Volunteer Abroad in Nepal Patan, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur Orphanages, Teaching, Day Care, Healthcare Programs Opportunities

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Flexible start/end dates

Description: We offer volunteers placements in a local children's home in Patan (Lalitpur), Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. The orphanages are supporting over 300 children, ranging in age from infants to 17yrs old. Volunteers assist the local staff with the daily tasks of bathing, feeding and clothing the young children, helping the older children with school work, teaching basic English, arranging games and sports activities and helping with administrative tasks when needed. Volunteer work schedule is 40 hours per week, Mondays-Friday.

Volunteers are welcome to help with administrative tasks, woman's support projects and other social programs offered through the children's community centers.

Highlights: Program Includes: Food and lodging provided with a local host family, 3 meals a day. Airport transfers on arrival and departure. Orientation in Kathmandu and project briefing on arrival. Support from our local coordinator 24/7 in case of emergency, or assistance with weekend travel plans. Volunteer with us and gain A Broader View of the World!

Qualifications: Volunteers should be reliable, self starters, 17 yrs or older with a sense of adventure. No previous experience is necessary, just a caring nature and a desire to make a difference in the life of a child.

Cost in US$: starting at $725 for 1 week, check our website for more information

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers are accepted from all backgrounds and skills. We accept volunteers 18 years and old, some exceptions apply. Individuals should be reliable, self starters interested in making a difference in the life of a child less fortunate.

Age Range: 17 years and older.

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

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

A Broader View Volunteers's Mission Statement: A Broader View Volunteers is a registered 501 c (3) tax-exempt charity. We offer international volunteer projects for the globally-minded individual searching for a unique travel experience. We arrange short and long term international volunteer programs in developing countries around the World. Our volunteers are placed around the World in Central America, South America, Asia and Africa in 20 countries, 65 locations and 160 programs. Our motto: Volunteer with us and gain A Broader View of the World!

Year Founded: 2007