Join our Volunteer Travel Tour volunteering project and experience the difference you desire in the people of need and yourself. This project is combined to meet your need of exploring nature, culture and giving back something to the country you visit.
Nepal is a melting pot of landscapes. Joining our volunteer travel tour project, you may experience from the jungle of Terai, wildlife of Chitwan National Park, to the spectacular views of the Himalayas, biodiversity with 123 ethnic groups and more than 120 languages. While the pervading religion here is Hinduism, Nepal is also one of the spiritual and physical homes of Buddhism. You get the chance to experience all these during your volunteer travel tour.
The volunteer travel tour project is designed to take away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu valley. There are various ancient villages in Nepal that are uniquely traditional. Jungle Safari in Terai is popular for Nepal’s exceptional diversity of animals and birds. An exploration into the green forest crossing rivers and swamps will give an opportunity to explore the flora and fauna of Nepal. You may even encounter endangered animals and birds including the Royal Bengal tiger, one horn rhino from our volunteer travel tour package.
The major goal of the Volunteer Travel Tour Project is to combine travelling with the satisfaction of volunteering in the marginalized sections of Nepal. Volunteers may work with vulnerable children by teaching them English, enhance life skills and helping improve their lives. You can even choose to volunteer in a field of your interest. And, spend your weekends in naturally and culturally rich excursions.
At VIN, we understand that you might only have a short time in Nepal. You are keen to volunteer but you want to experience the country’s rich culture, history and geography. If your stay here is limited to three to four weeks, the Volunteer Travel Tour project is designed for you.
During your volunteer travel tour placement, you may get involved in any community project of your choice. You may choose to volunteer in Early Child Education centres. Three to five years age children from the most marginalized communities benefit from these early childhood development centres, or you may teach English to older children or give life skills training in one of our Children’s Clubs. You might want to work with the women of the community or do something different altogether, retreating to a monastery to teach English to Buddhist monks. This is all possible through our Summer volunteer travel tour package.
Then, explore Kathmandu and its sister towns, sightseeing temples and stupas before heading to the hillside settlement of Nagarkot to watch the beautiful sunset. Spend two nights in Chitwan National Park, where you might even see a tiger or rhino. Or chose to head to the lakeside of Pokhara, famous for its adventure sports and as the gateway to the Annapurna mountain range. Our volunteer Travel Tour total duration is a minimum of 4 weeks including 2 nights 3 days Jungle safari and one night 2 days Bhaktpur-Nagarkot-Sankhu tour. You may of course extend your extra weeks of volunteering with us.
The volunteer may get involved in one or more projects under the following programs:
- Women Empowerment
- Youth Empowerment
- Children’s Development
- Teaching
- Environment Conservation
- Public Health & Medical care
- Management & Administration
- Journalism and Public Interest
- Public interest
(Please refer to our “Programs” section for project description)
Project Specific Skills
- Enthusiasm to serve people
- Passionate about travelling
- Good communication skills
- Should possess skills required for volunteering (placement specific)
Desirable/ Common Skills
- Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
- A team player with good workethics
- Time management and leadership qualities
- Adaptable, flexible and able to work under pressure
- Accepting of different ideas and culture
- Problem solving: always be part of solutions than part of a problem
- Creative
- Positive attitude
Requirements
- Gender: Female / Male
- Minimum Age: 18+ years (16-17 years old person can volunteer but need to present parents’/ guardian’s consent letter)
- Language:English (Intermediate)
- Educational:High School Graduate
Your Experience/ Setting
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), you will receive a warm welcome and be transported to your hotel or hostel. If you are already in Nepal before the start of your placement, we can make alternative arrangements for you. You will undergo a comprehensive two- to three-day induction program after arrival. This induction will provide valuable information about your project and general information about the Nepalese language, culture, health, safety, and security. It is also an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers and interns who can become your companions for sightseeing and a source of support throughout your volunteer placement.
During the induction period, you will be accommodated in a budget hotel or hostel arranged by VIN. However, most of the VIN experience involves living with a Nepalese host family. While this immersion is essential for a complete experience, we understand that it can be challenging as you adapt to a new culture and adjust to facilities that may be more basic than you are accustomed to. Don’t worry; all our host families have experience accommodating volunteers, although their English-speaking abilities may vary. Also, you will have 24-hour access to our staff members for support and assistance throughout your placement.
Volunteers will be assigned to one of VIN’s working areas, which include Tarakeshor Municipality in Kathmandu, Taluwa, Thulachhap, and Bhadaure in Okhaldhunga, and Okharpouwa and Kaule in the Nuwakot district. While at the working site, volunteers are requested to bring their lunch box, water bottle, safety gear, face mask, and any other essential belongings. We advise volunteers to dress comfortably and modestly, preferably with long sleeves. Please get in touch with us for guidance and support if you want to raise project funds or collect project-specific resources. This will help the community a lot.
Schedule and Commitment
You will work five to six days a week, up to six hours per day. You may propose your preferred time and hours; however, the working time period will be dependent on the institution you have been placed. A minimum of 2 weeks’ time commitment is expected of a volunteer. The longer you commit; the better impact you can make. You should be willing to commit a certain amount of your free time and energy, show a lot of commitment and be a good listener. You are expected to work constructively and co-operatively maintaining good reputation and standards at all times. Volunteer should abide by relevant security concerns and access procedures. Moreover, you should be receptive and positive to performance appraisal, advice and feedback. Throughout your placement, you will have the full support of VIN. Your safety is our highest priority.
Your typical day might look like this:
| 07:00-08:00 | Tea/Leisure Time |
| 08:00-09:00 | Breakfast/Brunch (Nepali meal – Daal-Bhaat) |
| 09:00-13:00 | Working hour |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch |
| 15:00-17:00 | Working hour |
| 17:00-20:00 | Preparation for next day/Leisure time |
| 20:00-21:00 | Dinner (Nepali meal – Daal-Bhaat) |
You will receive a clear and concise on-the-job instructions, course of action, context of work and policies/strategies before your placement begins. You will be provided with ample of guidance and support throughout the placement with trainings / onboarding sessions incase necessary. You will be in a constant communication and regular check-in with the VIN volunteer coordinator. VIN aims to maintain a culture of continuous feedback between the volunteer supervisor at the placement to monitor the performance of the volunteer and ensure the project delivers desired outcomes.
In case of an emergency, you may contact one of our Volunteer Coordinators who will be available anytime for your assistance and support.
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Mid and Long Term Volunteers:
2 weeks minimum stay- € 350
3 weeks – 450€
4 weeks – 550€ (after 4th week, for each additional week €85)
University Internships:
4 weeks minimum stay- € 650 (for each additional week – €95
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Our projects are open year-round, and our inductions begin on the first and third Mondays of each month. We would like to ask that volunteers arrive one day before the start of the induction. You can choose the duration of your participation based on your available time. However, so that you know, our volunteering placements are limited. We highly recommend booking your placement in advance to secure your placement. Click here to apply.
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