Overview
Volunteer in Orphanages in Nepal

Upon your arrival into the beautiful country of Nepal, volunteers will have an orientation in the capital city of Kathmandu and the ancient city of Bhaktapur. During this time, you have the chance to explore the Kathmandu Valley, live with a host family, learn some basic Nepali and visit many of the local sights. You will then be placed at one of the project locations where you will work with children at care homes and/or orphanages.

Nepal is a developing country where more than 40% of the total population lives below the most basic poverty line. Thousands of small children are deprived of educational opportunities in Nepal because of many social issues and the lack of schooling opportunities.

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Well what do I say about my time in Nepal but the only word I can use is magical. From the time you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu till the time you leave, you are looked after superbly.

Carol Bromell, Orphanage Volunteer, 2009

What Difference Does This Project Make?

Aside from providing invaluable help with hands on work at the orphanages and children’s homes, volunteers are a vital source of funding. Through volunteer contributions, funds are made available to the different projects with which GVI works. This especially applies to the children’s homes, most of whom have very limited resources and no regular income.

Highlights

Being immersed in the Nepali culture; learning the language and culture during the orientation in Kathmandu; teaching and helping incredible children across the country; optional side trips such as white water rafting, trekking and for those that stay for 6 weeks or longer an opportunity to search for rhinos and tigers on an elephant safari.

Location

Nepal is a majestic country full of cultural diversity. It also offers a vast range of outdoor adventures for those inclined. Your orientation period takes place in the cities of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, both located within the Kathmandu Valley, where you’ll have a chance to explore the many temples and famous squares and bazaars. A farm-stay on the Valley Rim is followed by another night’s orientation at The Trisuli Centre, before your project period begins. All the while you’ll be gaining a personal insight into the Nepali people and their culture.

Field Conditions

During orientation volunteers have the opportunity to be accommodated in home-stays with a local family. This provides a great chance to experience the real culture of Nepal, and even master a few Nepalese recipes! Volunteers will adopt a simple life with shared rooms (same gender) and access to basic amenities (water used when needed and electricity not guaranteed).

Following the orientation period, volunteers will live in apartments GVI-provided accommodation, most of which is in local homes (except Pokhara and Chitwan), sharing with other (same sex) volunteers. Basic, but comfortable and well equipped it will allow the volunteers independence to become members of the local Nepalese community.

Travel upgrades may be available on this project, contact your nearest GVI office for more information.