Care and Support Program for Orphans in Nepal

The volunteers will work in Orphanage houses in or around Kathmandu valley, Chitwan and Kaski (Pokhara) district of Nepal, taking care and organising activities for the children. One or two volunteers can be placed in an orphanage at a time.

The volunteers will get an opportunity to participate in a 3 days orientation seminar at our training center in Kathmandu. The seminar aims to give basic knowledge and understanding about the problem of street children, Do and Don’t issues, Nepali language, culture, dresses, food etc. The orientation seminar will start on first Monday of each month.

Special requirements: Relevant training and skills are appreciated. Good motivation, interest to work with children, flexibility and cooperative spirit are expected.

Language: English

Duration of the project: 2-5 months. The volunteer placements start on the first Monday of each month.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be arranged in or near the Orphanage house. Most orphanage centers do not have hot shower, but most of them have bathrooms and toilets. Please do not except facilities like in your country! The volunteers will get their own single room and enough Nepali food Dalbhat. There is a two time food system in Nepal: heavy breakfast around 9am and dinner around 7pm. Tea is very common - when you visit a family, they will welcome you by serving tea!

Location: In or around Kathmandu valley, Chitwan and Kaski (Pokhara) district of Nepal

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $590 CAD

Extra fee: Euro 350 for the first month + Euro 100 for every next month (3 day orientation seminar in Kathmandu and transportation to the placement are included)

The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.

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