Nepal Social Programs - Child Protection Centers & Services

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Year round, departures at beginning of each month

Description: The staff of CPCS were almost all street kids at one time, and they have very little education and experience in administration, accounting, management, teaching, proposal writing etc. Foreign assistance can provide excellent training and help to the staff with these skills. Simply having English as a first language is a huge asset for a volunteer here where they can help teach the staff and the target group. Volunteers add attention and excitement to a lot of the field programs where the street children may not otherwise show interest.

Highlights:
* There is a wide range of work to be done with the CPCS depending on your background.
* They really need administration/accounting/computer/proposal writing/management/program development assistance to train and help the staff.
* They could also use help working with the kids directly both in the field:
organizing activities and recreation such as sports, drama therapy and street arts. Acting as a role model/big brother or sister and encouraging self-confidence.
* Other possible side jobs could be improving the website or developing brochures and public awareness literature.

Qualifications: A mature and strong person capable with dealing with troubled kids who may resist help. Understanding and empathetic. Energetic, dynamic and fun with a youth age group. Sincere. It would help to be somewhat self motivated and not afraid to suggest and help develop programs.

Other skills or training that maybe of use: Nutritionist, Standard First Aid, Health and Hygiene Training, Child and Youth Worker (Certified), At-Risk Youth Worker (Non-Certified), Leadership Programming, Recreational Programming, Grant Applications / Fund raising, Social Work, Day Care Work, Crisis Counseling, Educational Games, various sports.

Minimum Education: Associates

Cost in US$: 1,905 for 8 week duration, 105 each additional week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range: 18 +

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

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of custom

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement: We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded: 1998