Volunteer in Nepal - United Planet - 5 or 10 months

Program Description

Volunteers in serene and breathtaking Nepal are immersed in a vibrant culture. Most famous for Mount Everest, among hundreds of other remarkable sites, Nepal will capture your heart and soul with its customs and generous people. Nepali cuisine is known for its hearty, flavorful meals. Nepali people greet others with the traditional “Namaste.” Volunteers here are sought as caregivers at orphanages, teaching assistants at schools, and counselors.

United Planet is the US and Canadian member of the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE). Volunteers are hosted by Nepal Volunteer Cultural Youth Exchange, ICYE’s partner organization in Nepal. NVCYE was established in 2004 to empower local communities to implement and organize community development, education and conservation projects.

Highlights

Education: work directly with children in schools or orphanages, focusing on educational training for the children, including English classes and other creative activities for the children’s development

Healthcare: work at a local health center assisting doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff in the treatment of patients to encourage the development and well-being of inhabitants in rural communities

Conservation: work in a village-based nursery, including seed collection, pruning, weeding, trimming, seed sowing, mulching, care of small seedlings, and watering

Ecotourism: Research and report on local tourist destinations and how tourism affects local communities

Qualifications

Must be:
between 18 – 35 years old
Citizen or resident of the United States or Canada

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

- Extensive pre-departure preparation, including a training weekend in New Hampshire with United Planet staff
- Food and lodging in your host country
- Airport transfers
- Emergency medical insurance
- In-country orientation upon arrival and ongoing support and supervision throughout your Quest
- Language training
- Mid-year camp (for 1 year volunteers) and final camp
- Monthly stipend for incidental expenses