Volunteering at an orphanage in Nepal, give you a unique opportunity
to make a real contribution to Nepali society, while simultaneously
experiencing the rich culture and difference aspects of urbanand
rural life in Nepal, one of the most beautiful and diverse countries
in the world. The work will vary for each orphanage as some
will require you to be available to teach whereas others you
will not have this opportunity. You should speak with onsite
staff of the orphanage as to your particular responsibilities
at the orphanage where you will be based. Often there will be
a volunteer in your placement who has started in a previous
month. These people will be an excellent source of information
and direction.
It is necessary that volunteers are flexible and willing
to adapt to situations as they arise. Volunteers cannot predict
what each day may bring. Those Volunteers that are placed
where they will teach should expect to do so for a full day.
There may be a lot more planning required of them compared
to those volunteers where the orphaned children attend local
schools.
The children at the orphanages are prone to illness because
of lack of health care and the environment they are living
in and this can be one of the issues that may take on as a
volunteer - helping the children to be aware of health related
needs. Basic things such as teaching them to brush their teeth,
maintaining regular hygiene routines and nutrition are important.
Health profiles of each child can be written and maintained
to chart each child's progress.
*It is extremely helpful to the Orphanage Program to do fundraising
in your home country for supplies and materials to help improve
the living conditions of the orphaned and destitute children
once they reach Nepal. CCSV-Nepal will do what we can to support
the care to the Nepali communities, however, noting that we
are an extremely grassroots not-for-profit organization, funds
are very limited.
Location
Placements are available in the Kathmandu Valleys. The exact
location of your placement is finalised during the training
where you will visit several potential project sites. Project
placement also takes into consideration:
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• Your skills and preferences
• The
needs and requirements of the Orphanage
• Seasonal
weather patterns |
Project Life
You will be met at the airport by a representative of your
guesthouse and taken back to your accommodation. All volunteers
will receive initial training after arriving in Kathmandu.
The training is designed to help you settle into Nepal and
to ensure you are fully prepared for your volunteer placement:
A typical training period is as follows:
Phase - I
| Day 1 – 2 |
The first two days will be spent with other volunteers
in CCSV-Nepal Kathmandu Training includes: |
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- Nepali cultural orientation / general cultural exchange
- The people of Nepal and their caste system
- Basic Nepali language classes
- Language and Skills Activities
- Sightseeing |
Phase - II
| Day 3 – 7 |
Based in a rural village, this provides an insight into
Nepali village life Training includes language classes,
living with local families, eating traditional food, observing
village culture and getting a general feel for the lifestyle. |
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During this time, you will also visit several
Orphanages where you can choose to be based. |
Working in an orphanage and with children ensures that no
two days are ever alike. You should expect to work approximately
3 – 5 hours per day, for 5 – 6 days per week.
The orphanages are very flexible and you can arrange days
off to explore the local area.
Your daily task is to support the children and full time
staff at the orphanage. This may take various forms; one day
you may focus on traditional forms of education such as teaching
English, or may look at other forms of education such as personal
hygiene. The following day might involve accompanying children
to the hospital, or taking them out on a day trip.
Accommodation and Food:
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• Volunteers shared accommodation is provided
either with a host family, in a shared house or in a hostel.
• Volunteers are required to bring their own
sleeping bag.
• Two meals a day are provided
as part of the programme - lunch, and dinner.
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Everyday, tea is served in the morning and afternoonn
• Food will be healthy, nutritious, and locally
sourced. |
Dates and Duration:
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• The programme starts on the 1st and 15th day
of each month.
• You can volunteer from 2 weeks
to 5 months. If you wish to volunteer for a short period,
your initial training period will be shorter than described
above.
• Due to exams and festivals, school
schedules are normally disrupted during March and April
and September – November, so it is recommended that
you choose another project during these times. See Other
Programs |
Flights and Transportation:
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• Flights are not included.
• You need
to book your flight to the international airport of Kathmandu,
where you will be met and taken to start your training
programme. |
Eligibility & Skills Required:
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• You do not need any formal teacher training
or experience to participate, but whatever experience
you do have will be taken into account when arranging
your day-to-day activities.
• A good command
of oral and written English
• Volunteers need
to be independent, enthusiastic and adaptable, hard-working
with an open-minded attitude. |
Visas and Documentation
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• You should apply for a tourist visa for maximum
5 months.
• Please state that your purpose
is TOURISM only
• You can obtain your visa from
Royal Nepalese Embassies or consulates or at entry ports
into Nepal |
Contributions:
Volunteer Contribution is vital to our organization for raising
funds. Please be aware that in addition to covering transportation
and accommodation cost we charge our volunteers a nominal
amount supports the on going efforts of the project and activities.
CCSV-Nepal keeps cost as low as possible, a difficult task
in itself. The most important use for the volunteer's program
fees is on the project itself. Program fees help fund the
project and program activities, from school supplies to construction
materials. With every new volunteer comes the funding to continue
the project into the future.
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• Minimum duration is 2 weeks and costs US$
550
• Each additional 2 weeks costs US$ 75 - You may
extend your stay up to 5 months |
The program fee covers:
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- Pick up / Drop at the airport
- Administration Fees
- Accommodation and main meal during training and placement
- Language Course / Cultural Orientation
- Regular support, Visit, Supervision during placement
- Local communication from office
- Transportation cost during sight seeing
- Legal services |
What the program fee does not cover:
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- Airfare
- Airport taxes
- Any personal expenses on food and travel, Mineral water,
soft drinks, personal items and entertainment
- Gifts to project staffs and host family
- Any entrance fee during sightseeing and personal Tour
(rafting, safari, trekking)
- Laundry
- Telephone
- Immunization
- Travel Insurance
- Visa and Visa extension fees (30$ for the first 2 months
and 30$/month thereafter, maximum 5 months per year.) |
Application Process
To Book / Reserve your Volunteer Program & Placement,
Please Apply not less than 60 days prior to your volunteering
start date, through our online Volunteer
application form.
* Payment of US$ 50.00 Non-refundable program fee deposit
and completion of your application guarantees you a whole
range of amazing Volunteer program and placement in Nepal.
The Advance program fee deposit is later deducted from your
total program fees.
We have several choices of program for Volunteering such as:
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