Fees

Volunteer Society Nepal is a non-government organization and is always working hard to raise funds, through various activities and fundraisers, and trying to coordinate programs with like-minded organizations. Thus, we charge our volunteers a nominal amount for raising funds needed to carry out all of our projects. But VSN keeps cost as low as possible, a difficult task in itself. VSN volunteering programs are absolutely the most affordable in Nepal. The volunteering period can be arranged from 1 week to 5 months. Certain programs follow a stricter schedule and include a good deal of traveling, trekking, and other activities.

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• Food and accommodation from the moment of landing at the airport to the final day of your placement
• In depth cultural and language training
• Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Arranged transfers to and from your placement
• Fully trained host families
• 24hr availability of VSN Nepal staff for emergencies
• Assistance with visas and pre-departure support
• Fundraising support
• Airport collection and drop off
• Support in booking any further travel in Nepal

The lower overheads then means more of your money goes to:

• Running a charitable school for 800 students
• Operating Women’s Development program
• Operating Health clinics
• Supporting schools with supplies
• Supporting orphanages
• Supporting the School for Mentally & Physically  Disabled Children and Young Adults
• Building much needed facilities
• Scholarships for low income students
• Saving for upcoming VSN Nepal programs

This cost does not include the following:

• Visa fee
• Vaccinations
• Travel insurance
• Sundries such as personal items, extra beverages and entertainment (approx. €30/week)
• International and domestic flight costs
• Transportation costs for the volunteers who want to work outside the Kathmandu valley
• Entrance fees to the main cultural and Heritage sites total approximately €50 (Entry Fees to Heritage Sites, Museums and Others).

Note:

• Interns who are going to work at the hospitals will have to pay USD 50 -100 per week depending on the hospitals.