Working as a Volunteer in Nepal’s earth quake affected schools is an enjoyable and one of a kind experience where the volunteers get the opportunity to teach kids and learn themselves in return. Volunteers work either in government or privately run schools and also have the opportunity to explore Nepal by having trekking and tour around the country with local hospitality. Natural sceneries such as majestic Himalayas, green mountains, one-horn rhinos and more importantly gorgeous temples still intact after earthquake in 2015, and other historical places.
As a volunteer in Teaching English Program, you will be teaching English subject to school children for 6 days a week about 3-4 hours a day. Saturday is the day off except public holidays. Most of the school children in private school have good command of English but still they may need more practice. Whereas government school children have very beginner’s level. In the beginning local teacher will assist you to conduct class and solve any language barrier until kids become familiar with you then you can take control of the class to run independently. All private and public schools have curriculum you can follow or you can apply your own skills either. Volunteers will be working to promote positive educational, social, and health-related changes for children. You can teach them singing, dancing, playing games, painting, drawing or even sometimes you will take them to picnic, zoo, fun park, swimming etc.
Project Location:
Kathmandu
Pokhara
Lamjung
Chitwan
Upon your arrival, you will be picked up at the TIA airport and placed in a hostel/apartment in Kathmandu and briefing about your project and placement.
You will have your orientation appropriate to length of your volunteering and necessities. During this time, you will participate in a day long orientation designed to ensure a smooth transition into Nepali culture and a productive contribution to the local community. The orientation will provide you with extensive information as well as tips on handling intercultural issues. After completion your orientation you will be taken to your placement.
Nepali cultural orientation, dos and dont
Personal safety/health /communication system
Sightseeing/ travel and tours information
You can volunteer from 2 weeks to 6 months in a calendar year
Schools are closed on
17th to 27th October-The biggest festival in Nepal, Dashain
End of Dec to beginning of January - Winter Break
End of March beginning of April – Final Exam
Mid of June to mid of July - Summer Break
We also offer Teaching at Buddhist Monasteries and Orphanage.
Accommodation:
During orientation volunteer will be placed in a hostel in Kathmandu. Either you will get your own room or share with other volunteer. In placement if you are staying with host family you have to understand that Nepal is one of the poorest country so you do not expect very comfort and facilities.
Food:
During orientation you will have food as per your choice in Kathmandu. There are varieties of restaurants that offer Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Nepali and other continental foods. During your placement you will be provided with Nepali food Daal bhaat arkari (lentil soup, rice, vegetable) and sometimes eggs or meat if you are non-vegetarian. Most of the meals with host families are organic. If they have buffalo or cow they will offer you non-pasteurized milk. Usually host family eat at 8:30 am and 7:30 pm.
Excursion:
During orientation you will visit Hanuman Dhoka Durbar square, Swayambhunath Monkey temple and the world Biggest Budhist Stupa Baudhanath