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Kids Programs in Kathmandu and Teaching in the Himalayas! - Nepal

Location: Nepal: Kathmandu

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Flexible

International Volunteers

http://www.internationalvolunteers.org

IntVol - 2828 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 230 Denver, CO 80211 United States

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Phone: 303-282-4815

Fax: 303-857-5445

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Description

Volunteer abroad in Nepal! Thousands of Nepali children are orphans, and the numbers have been rising in recent years. We have been working closely with schools and orphanages in Nepal to support children's programs:

* Orphanage placements are great places to volunteer. The organizations really need activity directors, tutors, and mentors for the kids. The children range in age from toddlers to teenagers. This is a great placement for independent, up-beat volunteers who like to have fun and want to make a difference in the lives of little ones!

* If you would like to teach at a school there is an endless list of possibilities. The minimum time commitment is 1 month. Most volunteers teach English, as this skill helps children to get jobs once they are out of school, and few children have the opportunity to study with a native speaker.

* NEW: Volunteers are needed at a school for HIV+ children. Many of these kids are not allowed to enroll at regular schools, so volunteers are needed to teach English, help with administrative duties, etc.

* Dual Program. We are currently offering dual placements to volunteers who would like to teach part time at a monastery and volunteer part time at an orphanage. Volunteers teach at the monastery 3 days a week until the early afternoon and then spend the rest of their time at a nearby orphanage.

Teachers and community members in Kathmandu have been working hard to ensure the success of their education system but they lack funds. Volunteers are an invaluable asset to these institutions and they are needed at monasteries, boarding schools and government schools alike. Volunteers teach vocabulary, lead basic writing exercises and coordinate activities and games. There are also opportunities to teach math, science and social studies. We have partnered with a number of dynamic primary and secondary schools in the bustling Kathmandu Valley and further out in the country.

Highlights

There is no country more beloved by those who have visited. Warm and friendly people, a rich cultural heritage, and scenic beauty that defies the imagination. Nepal is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world, and one of the few places where Hindus and Buddhists live together in harmony. This country has long been a popular destination for explorers and nature lovers. At any given moment Kathmandu is overflowing with visitors from all corners of the globe.

The hot terai of the north Indian plains gives way to the foothills, then rises dramatically skyward to the icy Himalayan peaks, topping off at Mt. Everest - the highest point on earth at 8850m. Visitors revel in some of the most incredible trekking in the world, white water rafting, visiting the many game parks and nature preserves. We work hard to ensure that volunteers also get a chance to explore this beautiful country!

Volunteers typically volunteer 6 hours a day at the orphanage (afternoons are the busiest), and then you have evenings and weekends free to trek in the Himalayas, rent a boat in Pokhara, or ride elephants in Chitwan National Park - there is much to see and do! Please check the program start dates on our website.

Qualifications

Experience in the classroom is helpful but not necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and fluent in English. The best characteristics volunteers to have are as follows:
* An open mind
* The desire to learn about and respect Nepali culture
* Flexibility
* Playfulness
* Resourcefulness
* An inkling for adventure!

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

2 weeks start at 515 USD! Please contact us!

Cost Include Description:

* Airport pickup
* Orientation
* Day tour of local sights
* Walking tour of your neighborhood
* Placement coordination
* Accommodations at the volunteer house (a nice shared accommodation with western amenities)
* 2 meals a day
* Free internet access at the volunteer house
* 24 hour in-country support by our local office

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Arts
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Home Visit
  • Literacy
  • Orphans
  • Painting
  • Playgrounds
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Tutor
  • Volunteering
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
There is no typical international volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. We have placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic and inquisitive.
Age Range
18 and older
This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Nepal

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Resume
International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001

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