In this program Volunteers will have the opportunity to help
in a wide range of practical village-based projects. These projects
could be as basic as painting or plastering, but those with
additional skills may be able to help in more advanced work.
Projects are usually decided upon in consultation with local
communities, but you can use your initiative to suggest projects
of your own. It is vital to be sensitive to the needs and
wishes of the local community.
Projects are funded by CCSV-Nepal and/or volunteer contributions
or partly funded by Communities. Volunteers will work with
other volunteers in small groups, usually with no supervision.
Often you'll also work alongside villagers, learning about
traditional methods of building and working. Example projects
include school repair and decoration; toilet building; drinking
water projects; road drainage projects; recycling projects;
stove building; and construction work.
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 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
schools and community projects where you can choose to
be based. |
This program is just as it sounds – working on the
general upkeep and beautifying the schools and community to
make for a safer and pleasant environment for the students
as well as helping to improve the facilities they have available
to them.
This program will vary greatly depending on the current needs.
You may need to work independently or within a small group
so being flexible will be to your advantage.
There will be some set projects that the area may have but
there may be times when initiative will be required.
*It is extremely helpful to the School & Community
Maintenance Program to do fundraising before you
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 possible for Volunteers to also
bring resources.
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:
| “A lot of people have great ideas, but nothing
in the world is cheaper than a good idea with no action”
- anonymous |
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