Approximately 40% of the Nepalese population lives below the
poverty line, where health education and provision are often
limited. As a result, there is always a need for professional
medical staff to assist across the country.
The Medical and Health programme gives qualified medical
staff the chance to work in large general hospitals, maternity
clinics, children's hospitals, HIV/AIDS wards, alternative-medicine
clinics, community clinics and rural health posts in and around
Kathmandu.
Working alongside doctors, nurses and other clinic staff,
your time will be divided between assisting medical staff
in the treatment of patients and education programs in HIV/AIDS,
sanitation, nutrition and basic health care.
*It is extremely helpful to the Health Education Programme
to do fundraising for medical supplies/materials before 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, our funds
are very limited. It may be helpful if they will bring resources.
Location:
Placements are available in the Kathmandu and Pokhara
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 schools
• 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
| Days 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 community
Clinics/hospitals where you can choose to be based. |
Due to the nature of the medical qualifications required
for these placements, all placements are effectively tailor-made
for each volunteer depending on their qualifications and experience.
Volunteers full resume will be required in order to access
your suitability to the role and this will need to be submitted
along with your application to the health education program.
There is a 6-weeks minimum requirement for participants in
the health education program due to the type of work involved.
This specific program requires a lot of experience in the
health field and also good organizational skills. This program
is not ongoing in that there are not regular classes in Nepal
related to health education so often Volunteers will be required
to set up classes and even encourage the local people to attend.
Those with medical experience may have the opportunity to
have hands on experience in Nepal however this will be dependant
on what is available at the time you volunteer.
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 afternoon.
• 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:
- 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:
| “Somewhere on this planet, someone has a solution
to each of the world's problems. It might be one of us.
With your help, we can build a more hopeful world.” |
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