Volunteer Travel Tour Program

  Nepal

• Other Cities in Nepal: 
Chitwan
• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Volunteer and Travel Tour Program

Program Duration: 3/4 weeks (2/3 weeks volunteer and 1 week travel tours) - You can also extend your volunteer time with VIN. It will cost ¬40 extra per week.

Program Cost : ¬615 (Euros) Including Travel to Chitawan Jungle Safari or Pokhara

Start dates: 1st and 15th of each month

Program Orientation: A-three-day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like some basic language and culture, greetings, locations, TEFL, health talk, transportation Tips etc.

Your Role and Involvement in the Program

Volunteers teach at community schools or orphanage homes to children aged 4-14 years old. Volunteers teach mainly English, and any other subject depending on their interest and ability. The program is non formal teaching and thus does not require any formal training or teaching experience. VIN has 10 partner schools, two orphanage centers, 7 early childhood development centers, 9 children's clubs, 12 women's clubs and 1 youth club. You can choose to work with any groups that interest you. All these listed programs (except orphanage) are in the same community and you can get involved more than in one areas. We have chosen a small community (population over 5000) but work with different groups so that we can monitor the impacts. You can do a variety of creative works for them.

Travel Plan during and after Volunteering

    * Sightseeing of 'sister' cities ( Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktpur) of Kathmandu valley, with different languages and cultures, the world heritage sites, e.g. Darbar Squares, Baudhanath and Swyambhunath (monkey Temple) Stupas, Pashupatinath (the cultural and religious place for Hindus), Budhanilakantha, Patan,
    * Visit Nagarkot or Dhulikhel for beautiful mountain views from Sunrise to Sunset.
    * Return to Kathmandu saty a night and go for hiking to Jitpur village for a day.
    * 2 Nights 3 days jungle Safari to Chitawan National Park: The city is south -200km away from Kathmandu valley. Chitwan is famous for wild life and jungle safari. You will have opportunity to see many wild lives,e.g. tiger, One horn Rhino, Elephant, deers and many other species including birds. You may enjoy elephant bathing and Tharu cultural dances! Or 2 nights 3 days Trip to Pokhara Valley: Pokhara is west, 200km away, from Kathmandu, famous for Beautiful lakes, mountains, falls, caves etc.

Skills and Educational Requirements

There is no educational requirement for this project; anyone with a heart to help people are welcome on this project! However proficiency in English is required. Volunteers MUST be flexible enough, committed and willing to learn.

Airport Receive / Transfer

Our representative will receive you at the airport and will transfer you to a hotel / placement / home stay.

Note: You must Pay the entrance fees to the heritage sites (approximately 22 USD in total) and if you wish to stay in the city during beyond the program, you must cover your food and accommodation.

Room / Food / Supervision

VIN makes appropriate provision for food, room and supervision for its volunteers from the very beginning of their departure. The volunteers can expect Nepali standards food (daal-Bhat (lentil soup and rice), vegetables, and pickle). During volunteers' respective volunteering programs, their accommodation will be provided by a host family. However, volunteers joining in orphanage program will stay with the children in a hostel or host family. You may find our host family very hospitable and caring. Our staffs will assist the volunteers at their placement. We assess the situation of the volunteers, working progress, and also receive feedback during this visit. Throughout your stay in Nepal you will have the support and guidance of the project leaders and team. VIN will provide you with competent field support and assistance and help you with any questions or support you may need during your stay.

The team will be there for you to contact each day and a meeting will also be scheduled for you early on in your placement to give you an extra opportunity to network and socialize with the other volunteers and students in Nepal.
In addition, we will provide you with a 24 hour emergency contact number

Program Location Descriptions

VIN's main working site is Jitpur, 15 km away from Thamel, Kathmandu. The community has over 5000 population and VIN has launched Integrated programs for women, children, youth and teachers.The construction projects are also located at same site. If you are for construction work, we need a group and should come with some fundraising for school, toilets and drinking water projects.

Kathmandu is a vibrant capital city of Nepal with places of great tourist attractions like Thamel, Patan, Swaymbhu, etc. Kathmandu has a wide range of restaurants, internet cafés, clubs, shopping centers, and banks. The volunteers also have numerous opportunities to explore the sites under cultural heritage during free time. Our volunteers can simply hike in near by villages, ride bikes in Kathmandu, walk around the tourist city of Thamel , the options are unlimited.

Time: Nepal is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT.

Climate: Our monsoon season starts from June till late August/ early September. Summer is May to September with temperatures reaching 30 / 32 degrees. Even in the winter months from October to April, the bright sunny days can reach 20 degrees but very cold at night

Highlights: Travel Plan during and after Volunteering

    * Sightseeing of 'sister' cities ( Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktpur) of Kathmandu valley, with different languages and cultures, the world heritage sites, e.g. Darbar Squares, Baudhanath and Swyambhunath (monkey Temple) Stupas, Pashupatinath (the cultural and religious place for Hindus), Budhanilakantha, Patan,
    * Visit Nagarkot or Dhulikhel for beautiful mountain views from Sunrise to Sunset.
    * Return to Kathmandu saty a night and go for hiking to Jitpur village for a day.
    * 2 Nights 3 days jungle Safari to Chitawan National Park: The city is south -200km away from Kathmandu valley. Chitwan is famous for wild life and jungle safari. You will have opportunity to see many wild lives,e.g. tiger, One horn Rhino, Elephant, deers and many other species including birds. You may enjoy elephant bathing and Tharu cultural dances! Or 2 nights 3 days Trip to Pokhara Valley: Pokhara is west, 200km away, from Kathmandu, famous for Beautiful lakes, mountains, falls, caves etc.

Qualifications: Anybody interested to extend their helping hands for VIN established program and explore beauty of Nepal

Cost in US$: 800 to 1400USD

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Sample work plan-Day plan 6am wake up 6.30 go to orphans-help children make beds ensure that they have clean their face and are dressed 6.30-7.30 help with homework have breakfasts 7.30-8.30 teach English class. Make a separate plan of teaching methods, consult with orphanage staff and check previous works of volunteers in volunteer pg. 8.30-9.00 play time 9.00-9.30 lunch for children 9.30-9.45 children get ready for school 9.45-10.00 walk children to school 10.00-10.30 have lunch 3.00-3.15 have lunch 3.15 -4.00 Tiffin 4.00-6.00 help with homework 6.00-7.00 playtimes 7.00-7.30 dinner 7.30-9.00 playtimes 9.00 bed time for children

Age Range: 16 to 60

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3 to 5

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Volunteers Initiative Nepal's Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower marginalized communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced education programmes and whole community training to achieve democracy and raise economic productivity.

Year Founded: 2005