It’s a bit daunting at the first as I came over on my own, then realized that there be no other volunteers from CCSV-Nepal at my placement. But all of this just meant, I was able to find out things myself and help a lot improve my confidence. The training orientation help me settle in as we’re not only learned nepali language and went sight seeing but we’re introduce to some food and general Nepalese costumes we would not have otherwise known. At my placement seeing the children faces when I help & taught them and when I give them present and praise of encouragement is very satisfying. Also getting to know the area of myself gave me a sense of independence. The CCSV-Nepal staff is very friendly, and could easily approach with questions and problems. I am very glad I went to CCSV-Nepal as it gave me a safety net if things went wrong.

- Rebecca Price – England

Teaching Children English & arts and learning about Nepali Culture/language, working successfully with the kids at the orphanage and seeing them enjoy and happy is the best accomplishment I had in my volunteer travel experience. Riding with motorbikes to sight seeing was great! It made the experience even better. We were able to see more in less time and weave around pedestrian areas. CCSV-Nepal staff was very helpful in providing information and helping especially when beginnings . I found the food and accommodation has been very pleasant and comforting. I enjoyed my volunteer placement and hope to visit with you again.

- Nicole Siri - USA

I felt I had a positive impact with the children and staff in the orphanage that I was working with. As well as the taught that I leave in the woman in Chobhar, regarding Health & Sanitation. I am taken care off and I felt that my opinions are listened. My volunteer experience with CCSV-Nepal was very fulfilling, moving , inspiring & fun. Knowing that when I go home I can still continue helping CCSV , the people in Nepal and the Orphanage.

- Amy Walker- USA

Teaching English –2007

Nepal is a country that radiates kindness, family and friend orientation like nowhere I’ve seen. It opened my eyes more than what I expected, I thought it would be a simple 3 months and easy to leave, but not.

I felt my teaching had an impact, having the student speak better English, being there seemed to be an eye opening for the children in the Government school. I was teaching having the student understand me. the team was very supportive towards me and I was grateful the experience was truly amazing that left me wanting to return and help more.

- Charles Lawson – England

Arriving in a country that you haven’t visited before is always for me a quite daunting experience, so knowing that from the moment I stepped of the plane I’d be looked after made the whole experience so much nicer.

I have been looked after very well by CCSV-Nepal and appreciate their checking up on me to make sure I was okay and of course helping me when I needed.

The orphanage placement fully exceeded my expectations, the children were wonderful, respectful, helpful, kind and affectionate plus a million other things. Ama was extremely kind and caring and made the orphanage my home away from home. I definitely will come back in the future and am happy to leave knowing that the children have a wonderful home with a mum that really loves and cares for them.

Thank You

- Fiona Hemmings - London

I just wanted to let you know that I had the most amazing time of my life in Kathmandu Nepal. At first I got there feeling pretty tired and confused, but the Staff were so kind and generous from the very beginning. I'm really glad I stayed with a host family because it was so amazing to witness and experience the Nepali way of life. It taught me so many things and will be a part of my life that I will never forget. I got some really good hands on medical experience that I could never have got at home and made some really good friends among the staff. I didn’t really know what to expect before I went, but it was definitely very worthwhile. I have also spent 2 days helping with the other volunteer doing Orphanage Program to give MMR vaccination to the kids. I spent a few hours each day walking from Orphanage to Orphanage in the valley to do health check up. I actually administered the Vaccine, which was a really good experience, although many of the children were a bit upset about it! And some volunteers gave them candies to cheer up. I think that was the most fascinating 2 days I've ever had. I want to thank CCSV-Nepal Staff for organizing everything; I just had such an amazing time.

- Alyson Walsh - Sweden

Since finishing high school I researched numerous volunteer organizations and projects. I wanted to integrate my personal goal of traveling while doing something to give back to the country & people I was visiting. I left my home in San Francisco on July 28th at about 12:00am PST. I haven't been able to get in touch with home yet. After nearly 24 hours of flight time and about 8 hours of waiting, I am a tired traveler, but when I saw the man holding my name outside the airport I thought this is it! I remember Salve’s told me to looked for the sign with my mane on it. The guest house representative took me to the hotel, there I meet CCSV-Nepal staff and all things goes fine. The CCSV-Nepal volunteer program/ Project was the perfect choice for me because it was a well-organized project with clear objectives of doing environmental assessments while working with local Nepalese. The fabulous guides and the lovely host family who I spent my four weeks with enriched my experience on the Annapurna Conservation project. I returned to San Francisco feeling satisfied, overwhelmed and excited to share what I have seen and learned in the most beautiful country I have had the pleasure of visiting."

- Jennie Leonard - USA