Volunteers/Interns in Education, Health and Environment

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: One week to a year

Description: VIN volunteer program offers an exclusive opportunity for interested organizations, groups, couples and individuals to make a contribution to Nepali society, while at the same time experiencing the rich culture, natural magnificence, and daily life of Nepal, one of the most beautiful countries of the world.

The degree to which volunteers contribute to Nepali communities varies according to motivation and personal capacity; however, no experience is necessary and VIN strongly encourages all applicants. In fact, we only have two requirements for our volunteers: (1) a positive outlook and (2) a strong desire to help.

All volunteers will enjoy a unique opportunity for travelling, adventure, and exploration. Every year, a large number of international volunteers join VIN Volunteers Program and return home with everlasting memories. The mission and objective of the VIN Volunteer Program is to encourage and invite International/ National volunteers to contribute for development of the Poorest Families and communities. In addition, we intend to enhance the feeling of voluntary, global brotherhood among the people.

Our program promotes the opportunity for the worlds' individuals to build a mutual friendship and global partnership. It is our belief that through hard-work and positive thinking, we can all help to improve cultural tolerance and encourage world peace. Volunteers will experience life in Nepal firsthand, working alongside Nepali people to help support communities in rural Nepal. Like this, they will be making a meaningful contribution to a disadvantaged segment of the world community, while participating in an exchange of ideas and viewpoints with the local people who will ultimately be responsible for sustainable development.

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) offers internship and volunteer positions in the following programme areas:
- Teacher Development
- Teaching in Schools
- Child and Youth Development
- English Teaching in Monasteries
- Vocational Education
- Child Sponsorship and Scholarship
- Health and Sanitation
- Constructions and Other materials Support
- Donation, Donate Now
- Environment and Community Education
- Teaching Computer Science
- Orphanages and Rehabilitation
- Cultural Exchange & Homestay Program

They are placed in the respective communities where VIN works.

Highlights: All the individuals will be based in the programme areas and will be supported by the VIN Team members. They really can gain unique experience through volunteering in the VIN.

Qualifications: Anybody who has ideas on Children and Youth Education, ideas on Health and Environment can apply for internship and (preferably graduates) volunteering. There is no bar of gender and etnicity.

Cost in US$: 450 onwards

Experience Required: yes

Yes but fresh graduates may also apply.

Age Range: 18 onwards

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 4 to 5

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Volunteers Initiative Nepal's Mission Statement: Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a non-governmental and non profit organization (NGO) which was founded by a group of development workers, educationists, advocates, social activists, cultural and tourism experts, ex-volunteers and other professionals. Our mission is to empower marginalized communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced volunteer programmes and whole community training to achieve democracy and raise economic productivity. VIN provides volunteers with structured program to facilitate them to make an important contribution to the people (particularly marginalized and underprivileged group) of different parts of Nepal, while gaining an in-depth experience of Nepal's language and culture that will stay with the volunteers for the rest of their lives. They will make a significant difference for community people where they work.

Year Founded: 2005

Volunteers Initiative Nepal is a based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.