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CCSV-Nepal: Volunteer Program has worked with universities,
Institutes, other Local NGOs, Woman's group, youth groups, Children
and families in the community to arrange for meaningful volunteering
experiences. |
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Our volunteers vary in age, nationality and background. The
common characteristic among all of them is their willingness
to help. Our volunteers donate their time and money to conserve
and protect the environment, uplift and build positive communities,
teach children and adults, empower woman's and promote health,
& education, sanitation and environmental awareness abroad. |
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You will be helping our partner local NGOs, schools and the
communities, which we serve and work with. Your assistance will
benefit local environmental and community advocates who have
spent their lives promoting a specific cause. And most importantly,
the people, wildlife, and the environmental causes aided by
our projects will positively benefit from your work. |
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This is a commonly asked question and It's often comes as a
surprise to those volunteers wishing to contribute their expertise,
knowledge and labor to our development projects that we should
also ask for a financial contribution. Is it not enough that
the volunteers are generously giving us their time, and often
skills they have worked so hard at acquiring? While this point
is a good one, we would like to explain to those who have raised
it, how and why this money is used. It is our wish to do so,
because we believe in transparency and accountability, especially
to those who help keep us afloat. |
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Yes, placements are decided based upon program vacancy and volunteer's
skills, but we try to take into account any special preferences
/ needs of the volunteers. If you have any preferences, please
let us know as soon as possible so that we can accommodate them.
Your placement village will be finalized during the second phase
of training. |
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The living conditions of the placement depend on the area. Volunteers
should not expect luxurious accommodations here in Nepal. Volunteer
will be placed within a family setting with your own room. Most
placements have electricity. Our host families are mostly educated,
well respected in society, and experienced with international
students. Some members of host families may speak English. |
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CCSV-Nepal: Volunteer Program will consider request of volunteer
seriously for the change of place and in many cases it is possible
to change the working areas to meet the expectation of volunteers.
We cannot change position frequently with out genuine reasons. |
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Volunteers must arrive in Kathmandu at least one day before
the training program starts. Depending on your departure location,
you may experience jetlag or "culture shock" for a
few days after your arrival; therefore, we recommend arriving
in Kathmandu at least 2 days before training begins. |
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There is nothing to worry about. One of our contact guesthouse
representatives will be waiting for you at the airport terminal.
He will be holding CCSV-Nepal sign with your name on it. As
soon as you reach the guest house one of our office staff will
meet you there. Please do not forget to send your detailed flight
itinerary. |
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CCSV-Nepal: Volunteer Program manages food and room for volunteers
from the first to last day of program so there won't be need
of more money. You may need some extra money if you want to
take a break in your placement and do extra activities outside
the organization, such as rafting trekking, jungle safari, or
if you want to create extra project aside from your program.
You must also remember the VISA fee, which can range from $30-60
US dollars depending on the length of stay. There is also an
airport tax, which you pay upon your departure of Nepal. This
can range from $15-25 US dollars. |
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This all depends on your placement. Almost all placements will
have access to a Post Office. If you are in a city placement
there are many places in which you can use phone or access e-mail.
But this information will all be given to you before your departure
to Nepal. |
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We allow people to come with a friend or even in a large group.
You sometimes may be placed in different homes located within
1-2 miles. We can place any volunteer near to another volunteer
already working in the field. Please be reminded that two different
genders of volunteers are not allowed to stay in same house
unless they are a married couple. |
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Once the volunteer makes a decision and pays for the program
fee, upon receipt of invoice, CCSV-Nepal: Volunteer Program
does not refund any program fee under any circumstances. Volunteer
should be for that particular program. But if the volunteer
have unavoidable circumstances (such as illness, death of in
the family etc) may request to leave the program, CCSV-Nepal
will consider to return the host family cost, if volunteer are
registered for more than 30 days program. No refund will be
made if program is less than 30 days and if volunteer leave
program in their own decision. |
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This all depends on what vaccinations you already have and what
country you are coming from. We suggest that you consult a travel
doctor from your country before you arrive. (NOTE: Some vaccinations
are needed as much as 2 months before arrival to Nepal). Please
take malaria pill as a precautionary measure. CCSV-Nepal Volunteer
Program does not cover liability and insurance of volunteers.
Therefore, volunteers must have appropriate insurance before
joining the program. |
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Any traveler in Nepal can stay on a tourist visa for 5 months
each year at $1 per day. You can get the tourist visa at the
Nepalese embassy in your country or at the Tribhuvan International
Airport up on arrival. A non-tourist visa or student visa is
difficult to obtain and are twice as expensive as the tourist
visa. It is the responsibility of volunteers to manage their
own tickets and visa. Please call the nearest consular or embassy
of Nepal to confirm that you can get a visa at the airport.
Visa extension: Obtainable from the Department
of Immigration in Katmandu or Pokhara. Extensions are valid
for 30 days (whether you need for a day, a week or a whatever)
and cost in Nepalese rupees the equivalent of US$30 at the government
exchange rate. You must pay for visa extensions |
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If you are planning to travel Nepal after or before volunteer
programs, you will need some extra money. Nepal is a cheap place
for shopping and travel. If you want to buy gifts for family
and friends, you can buy it in Kathmandu. You can change your
major currencies and travelers checks in Kathmandu and at the
airport. It is good idea to change your travel check at the
airport. It is possible to get $8-$10 hotel room per night in
Kathmandu. |
