Gap Year Volunteering

Overview

Volunteer Society Nepal offers a remarkable insight into a land of beautiful mountains, ancient traditions, and secrets of enlightenment along. For the real explorer, Nepal is the perfect gap year volunteering destination, with its spectacular Himalayan peaks alluring adventurers for centuries! As a gap year volunteer in Nepal, you will contribute to long-term projects in Nepal which focus on creating opportunities for the next generation.

Volunteer Society Nepal warmly welcomes you to spend your Gap Year in Nepal with us. Our gap year in Nepal programs offers a unique traveling experience to anyone who is seeking ideal gap year programs. Nepal is becoming a very famous destination for gap year adventures like trekking, rafting, jungle safari, etc. As a gap year traveler, you will have a chance to enjoy these adventure programs as well, while you visit Nepal. If you choose traveling to Nepal with Volunteer Society Nepal on your gap year, we have various gap year volunteering travel opportunities where you will have a chance to enjoy amazing cultures and exciting gap year volunteer opportunities in Nepal with Volunteer Society Nepal and you will be able to volunteer in Nepal for doing manual work, teaching Buddhist monks, teaching programs, volunteer in Nepal Orphanage to work with children and work in various other Community aid Projects in Nepal.

We believe that Gap Year Volunteer work in Nepal with Volunteer Society Nepal; will give a chance for you to make a real difference by Volunteering in Nepal! We have different Gap year Volunteer Opportunities in Nepal, available for you! You can choose the project that you would like to do during your Gap Year volunteering program in Nepal. You can start your Gap year volunteering Nepal Program, on any date of your choice throughout the year! The program is from 2 weeks up to 20.

Adult Gap Year In Nepal

Volunteer in Nepal whether you are 17 or 70 years old, who says GAP years are just when you leave school?

One of the common misconceptions about volunteering abroad is that you will be in a group of very young people. It is true that many of the large volunteering organizations target the ‘GAP year’ pool of school and university leavers. However, at Volunteer Society Nepal we have placed volunteers from the age of 17 to 76!

Make the most of your time after the kids have left home

We often find that when people retire or their children leave home they are suddenly left with lots of time to spare. This is the ideal time to come volunteering in Nepal. We find that the varied experiences some of our older volunteers bring with them not only helps hugely with their interactions with Nepalis but also allows them to share it with our younger volunteers.

Older volunteers bring valuable life experience

Many of our more senior volunteers bring with them real-world business experience, firsthand childcare experience, teaching expertise, and often top medical knowledge as well. In the past, we have also had parents coming with their adult or young families. By all accounts, the bonding of working in a different environment such as Nepal is a memorable bonding experience.

So why not Volunteer in Nepal?

Whether you are a grandparent, have just retired, or want to do something special with your family, you will be warmly welcomed in by Volunteer Society Nepal. If you would like to speak to some of our older volunteers then you can contact them.

Once you arrive we organize an introduction for you. We deem this to be highly valuable and it’s a program valued by many volunteers in the past. By means of an introduction, you can acclimatize and prepare for your volunteering. You can begin at your project rested and prepared. In this way, you can be really effective.

introductie Arriving to work in a foreign country can be a nerve-wracking experience, this is why at VSN we provide a friendly and in-depth welcome. The in-depth welcome encompasses basic language training, cultural training, and sightseeing through Kathmandu and surrounding. This is what you can expect from the moment when you touch down at Tribhuvan Intl. Airport. The program may vary depending on your time of arrival. We will manage to include all the below-mentioned activities in your introduction program.

Day 1: Arrival & Introduction

You will be met at the airport by one of our staff. Together with our driver, Bimal, you will be taken to either the VSN office or a hotel. Here you can drop your bags and relax. The VSN director will come to meet you to clarify your program for the first days. Depending on when you arrive, you will begin the Nepali language class or a sightseeing tour of some of the world heritage sights of the Kathmandu valley. In the evening you will enjoy your first Nepali dinner.

Day 2: Nepali lessons and local amenities and sightseeing

After a leisurely start and breakfast, so you can recover properly from your journey, you will start your Nepali language course at the VSN office. After meeting the entire VSN team you will have 2 lessons from around 10.30 to 12.45 with our highly experienced language teachers. This will also give you a chance to meet any other volunteers joining at the same time. In the afternoon, one of our staff will take you around the local area of Pepsi-Cola where the office and home-stays are for the induction period.

Later that afternoon, you will be driven round being shown where all relevant amenities are: the nearest bank, shopping center, internet café, food shops, post office. You will also be shown the local buses that can take you to Kathmandu or to Bhaktapur and also where you can catch a taxi. You will also be told where to keep your valuables and general information about life in Nepal.

At the end of the afternoon, you will be driven with our guide to see some of Kathmandu’s famous UNESCO world heritage sites. One of our guides has over 15 years of experience taking foreigners round the ancient city and can answer any questions you have on ancient and contemporary Nepal. During your introduction, you can visit the famous Buddhist Boudanath and Swayambhunath stupas as well as the Hindu temple complex of Pashupatinath. The Durbar squares on Patan and Kathmandu are also essential visits. If you have other sites you are particularly interested in then this may be integrated as well.

Day 3: Nepali lessons and VSN’s projects

In the morning we will continue the Nepali language training. Be aware we are aiming for a basic understanding. For example to say ‘yes and no’ and to introduce yourself. We do not expect you to speak the language fluently after the training. After the lesson, you are driven round some of VSN’s projects in the Kathmandu Valley. This may include the new CBIA school, our women center, our orphanage, or a visit to the village of Sunakoti where you will see new toilets, drinking water systems, and environmental projects that have all been recently implemented by volunteers and fundraising efforts.

In the afternoon, you can do more sightseeing with our guide in Kathmandu, or if you desire to take some time for yourself that’s even so possible. This afternoon, it’s also a good opportunity to stock up with anything you may have forgotten before heading up to a rural placement. The tourist hub of Thamel will be able to furnish you with anything from Marmite to an extra pair of Merino socks.

Day 4: Introduction Host Family and Start Project

After about two days of language classes and sightseeing, you will be moved to the host family. They will be fully trained about hosting volunteers and you won’t be left in the dark about anything: toilets, drinking water, bedding, how to work the shower, where to buy anything you need nearby, basic etiquette. If you want an early night then that is fine, but you will also be given the opportunity to ring home or send emails from the VSN office so any parents or loved ones won’t be worrying about you.

It’s possible we already start this day at your project. If times appear to be short, we will start the next day in the morning. Our VSN director will discuss and finalize your program at arrival so you know what to expect the first days in Nepal.

While you volunteer with Volunteer Society Nepal you will be staying with a Nepali host family. Be part of a Nepali family. Eat together with the family. Play with the children. Experience the rich Nepali culture firsthand. Many volunteers tell us this unique insight into the culture of Nepal is a key part of why they come back again and again.

All our host families have conducted training regarding hosting volunteers adequately. They know how to ensure hygiene and provide security. They will treat you as a member of the family. To secure the knowledge of the western culture and desires we train our host families yearly.

Although we do not experience it frequently and it can be considered very rare, it could be possible you are not satisfied with your host family. In that case, it’s possible to switch the host family. We want to guarantee your happiness and secure the positive experience of Nepal. Hence, we remain contact if everything runs properly at your host family during your stay.

When you arrive on placement you will be introduced to your host family by the VSN representative and given a full tour of the premises. Many of our host families have children and it seems many of our volunteers enjoy helping them with their English, learning to cook Nepali food, and mixing in with their life. The other way around, we experience volunteers learn a lot from the hosts and children regarding life in Nepal.

At the host families, you will stay with or without fellow volunteers. You can clarify your preference and we will take that into account while arranging your host family. It is always possible to stay as a couple or group of friends in one host family. You should consider the host family as your temporary family in Nepal. As they will treat and value you as a family member. They can even so help you regarding how to discover the neighborhood, advice on travels, and offer you warmth in times of homesickness.

Comfort

You should not expect luxury on your stay in Nepal. Nepal is a developing country and may well be different from what you are used to at home. However, you will have your own room unless requested otherwise, and the rooms are always clean and comfortable. The quality of the toilet and washing facilities vary significantly between placements. If you are based in Kathmandu you may find you have a hot shower and a Western-style toilet in your homestay. However, if you are in a rural placement then it is more likely that you will have a traditional squat toilet and a cold shower. If you feel like having a hot shower and flushing toilet is a priority then make this clear when you are applying and we will see if it is possible to find you one of our better-equipped host families.

Electricity

The electricity supply in all areas is limited. Due to nationwide electricity shortages, the government imposes power cuts of around 12-14 hours a day. In the cities, some houses have backup batteries that will run low power bulbs in key rooms, but in the rural areas, you can expect to use candles. A head-torch is a very useful thing to bring.

Food

On placement, you will usually eat with the family and share the same food as them. At least two meals a day are provided for you while volunteering. The usual meal times are between 9 and 10 AM and 6 and 8 PM. You will usually be served the national staple of Dal Bhat Tarkari which is a tasty and filling plate of rice, vegetable curry, lentils, and pickles. It may occasionally have meat such as chicken or mutton in it, although if you are vegetarian this can easily be explained. This may be supplemented occasionally by noodles, eggs and other snacks dependent on your host family and placement

Water

Your host’s family will provide you with clean drinking water on your placement.

The Gap Year Volunteering Placement Is Available At The Following Beautiful Places:

Kathmandu Valley

The Kathmandu Valley lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus and Buddhists. The cities of Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur and Chobhar are located in this valley, and each displays excellent examples of Newar art and architecture. The valley is the cultural and political hub of Nepal, but this melting pot of traditions and different Nepali >>>>

Hilly Region- Dhulikhel and Banepa

Dhulikhel is situated at an altitude of 5,500 ft above sea level, 30 km east of Kathmandu on the Kodari Highway and is a 90 minute drive from Kathmandu. It is a typical Newari town surrounded by nearby Tamang villages, and is set on a hill top, enveloped in copper soiled terraces with magnificent views of the central Himalayan peaks. Dhulikhel is well known for its beautiful sunrise and >>>>.

Pokhara and Kaskikot

Pokhara valley is located at the very center of Nepal and is dominated by the peaks of the Annapurna mountain range. The town of Pokhara (913 meters), is only fifty kilometers from Annapurna 1 (8,091 meters), and the sharp decline of six thousand meters within the short distance of only twenty-nine kilometers gives the region. It is famous for the peaceful Phewa Lake and the magnificent >>>>

Himalayan Region:(Mt. Everest)

Salleri and Garma, Solukhumbu
Salleri is a small Himalayan town that serves as the headquarters of Solukhumbu District. It is everything you would imagine from the Everest mountain region: beautiful landscape; hillsides dotted with villages, a lively weekend bazaar, a Tibetan refugee camp, and many spectacular Buddhist monasteries. Recently road has been connected with Salleri and regular jeep service operates from Kathmandu. The duration of Jeep drive is about 10 hours.>>>>

Okhaldhunga Bazar:

Sitting at just over 5000 feet, Okhaldunga is an ideal destination for immersion in a genuine Nepali village. The magic of this town is conveyed in both its hospitality and natural beauty. Although a narrow dirt road now connects this district to the rest of Nepal, the hilly terrain makes travel to Okhaldhunga difficult at best, and at times quite treacherous. For most, a two day walk from the town of Katari continues to be the best and safest way to reach Okhaldhunga >>>>.

Girls Sponsorship Program

The women of Nepal continue to face a wide range of discriminatory practices that over shadow their potential for growth and development. National statistics shows that women’s literacy rate is only 30 percent in comparison to 66 percent for men. As well not only is there a lower involvement of women in technical and vocational education than men, only 24.95 percent of women are currently enrolled in post secondary education.

The belief or actions that the lives of daughters are not worth the same as boys, which result in abuse of the girl child through negligence in any form, including feticide.

Son preference leads to the malnutrition of girls that is associated with increased risk of childhood illnesses, early childhood marriage and also untimely death.

The lack of importance given to educating women remains a reflection of social norms and culture found in Nepal in which girls are often regarded as less important than boys. In many rural areas girls are still considered as “paraya dhan”(others property) and have limited opportunity to access education. Even in the family dynamic most marriages continue to be arranged with the women having little status within her in-laws family. Women are continued to be expected to complete menial jobs and work long hours often with no gratification. In the family home they are expect to not only care for her husband and children she is also required to contribute to the family income through back breaking labor in the fields.

The Everest Foundation Nepal understands and sees the benefits of educating women and providing equal opportunity for all children. Research has shown that families of literate and educated mothers have higher standards of hygiene, lower birth rates and an increased likelihood of children going to school. The Girls’ Sponsorship Program in Nepal was created in hopes of bridging the gaps in education for males and females. The focus and hope of the program is that even a small amount of contribution can change and benefit the lives and community of many poor and needy children.

Everest Foundation Nepal involves local community leaders in the selection process and ensures that all sponsorship funds go directly to the child and their education, and as well stays in close contact and communication with the child and their family, helping to ensure the success and continuation of their education. Parents also play a major role in providing quality education for their children hence it is also an aim of Everest Foundation Nepal to work with families to increase the understanding of the value of education for their children and community.

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Our Projects

Pre-Medical Volunteer

Volunteer Society Nepal offers Pre-medical Nepal. This program provides students with three main opportunities: to help those less fortunate, to Learn first-hand knowledge about the medical field, and to discover the amazing diversity of Nepal. If you are in college, studying biology, chemistry, or any.

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Group Volunteering

Nepal is highly appropriate and recommended a destination for teenagers, high school students, university students, seniors over 50s, corporate groups, friends from clubs, and institutions also who eager to volunteer and travel in a group. We provide group volunteering opportunities up to 25 participants at.

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Family Volunteering

Volunteer Society Nepal offers a family volunteering program. This program is a great way for families to get closer. This is the best way to combine all the efforts on a community development project and explore a new country, a new culture, and a new.

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Gap Year Volunteering

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Teaching at Deaf School

With each volunteer opportunity, individual experiences differ based on expectations, desires, personal background, etc… Teaching at Deaf School not only allows you to make an important contribution to the education of the students but also provides opportunities to gain knowledge about the deaf community in.

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Teacher Training

Volunteer Society Nepal offers the opportunity for qualified teachers and education experts to come to Nepal and train the school staff in more advanced methods. Teacher Training can be done through general teaching skills coaching for all school staff, or if you have subject-specific expertise.

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Content Writing and Social Media

Volunteer Society Nepal is looking for Content Writing and Social Media Volunteer / Intern to develop and promote volunteering and internship activities in order to attract interested participants from all over the world to have an amazing time and an excellent opportunity for personal and.

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Film and Photography

Volunteer Society Nepal is looking for a volunteer to take film and photography which can be used in promotional activities for the charity portfolio, fundraising, and marketing. Volunteers will be involved in capturing images and film of the local people, area, lifestyle, and the activities.

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Child Care / Orphanage

The high mortality rate for mothers during childbirth, as well as the short life expectancy in general, leaves thousands of children without parents each year. The high mortality rate for mothers during childbirth, as well as the short life expectancy in general, leaves thousands of children.

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Women Empowerment

Women are traditionally not educated and kept illiterate, increasing their financial dependency and keeping them unaware of their basic human rights in Nepal. A number of laws also discriminate against women’s citizenship, inheritance rights, divorce rights, and even by meting out minimal to no punishment.

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Teaching English to Buddhist Monks

Teaching English to Buddhist Monks program is designed for people who are interested in religious culture, to teach English in one monastery for a period of two weeks or more. Volunteer Society Nepal can provide longer stays upon request. Volunteers will teach English to the.

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Health Care

Volunteer Society Nepal is playing an active role in linking rural Nepali people with experienced medical and health personnel from both Nepal and around the world. The VSN Health Care Program mobilizes volunteers experienced in medical and health areas, to rural places where the government.

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Construction and Manual Work Volunteer

Most of the schools in rural in Nepal consist of four wooden poles supporting a thatched roof. No blackboard. No desks. Few books. Open toilets, no proper classrooms, no playgrounds, no libraries, not even drinking water. In order to address the lack of basic educational.

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Center for Disabilities/Special Education

Most of the disabled individuals in Nepal are ignored, neglected and forced to live in dark rooms because most of the family members of disabled individuals feel shame at having lost the prestige due to them in the community. As a result, they are dying.

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Teaching in Schools

Schools in Nepal often lack appropriate funding and resources to adequately teach children. As English is an international language, it is becoming more and more of the required skill for job placement, educational advancement, and future success. Many classes are delivered in English by Nepali.

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