Voluntary Work
There are a variety of Nepal career break projects to choose from including teaching in schools and orphanages, teaching in a monastery and learning Buddhism, or working on construction projects.
Teaching in a local school
This project area allows you to work with children and make a positive contribution to the local communities. The children are very keen to learn English as this can enhance their future employment prospects.
Teaching in a monastery
This project is ideal if you all ready have an interest in Buddhism, or would like to learn more about it. Your main role is to teach English to the monks and to Tibetan children for 3-4 hours per day as well as extra curricular actives and administration.
Orphanage Volunteer
Whilst working in one of Nepal’s orphanages, you will assist with teaching English as well as supporting the children with the aim of motivating and enriching their lives.
Construction Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to assist local Nepali workers in the construction of day care centres and resource centres, as well as kitchens, bathrooms and gardens in exiting buildings such as orphanages & homes.
Please note: In September/October (19th September - 3rd October in 2009) the Nepalese celebrate the Dashain Festival which is the biggest festival in the country. The second biggest festival is the Tihar festival which is celebrated between the 17th and 19th October (2009) Please be aware that your programme, activities and itinerary may be subject to change at any time but particularly over any public holidays or festivals.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Airport Pickup and Welcome Dinner
- All food and accommodation whilst on the project
- Orientation
- Transport to and from the project
- Support from onsite staff
- Three-day/two-night trip to Chitwan (does not include food & drinks)
- Goodbye Dinner
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- International Flights
- Spending Money
- Nepalese visa cost
- Food and Drink during trip to Chitwan
- National Park Entrance Fees
Prices and Durations
Nepal Community Volunteers - 2 weeks
£749
Nepal Community Volunteers - 3 weeks
£899
Nepal Community Volunteers - 4 weeks
£1,099
Nepal Community Volunteers - 6 weeks
£1,499
Nepal Community Volunteers - 8 weeks
£1,899
Nepal Community Volunteers - 10 weeks
£2,099
Nepal Community Volunteers - 12 weeks
£2,299
