Volunteer Nepal: Teaching English in the Monastery Schools

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: open

Description: Volunteers will be teaching English to people in monastery schools, so they can explore more scriptures written in English and circulate Buddhist teaching practices to the whole world. Class sizes will typically be from 15 to 40 students. Volunteers will create activities, games, and projects to teach and promote increased vocabulary to the students. They will also be responsible for planning their own lessons. You will be working as the sole teacher in the classroom or in partnership with a Nepali teacher. Volunteers work in partnership with Nepali teachers to introduce new practical teaching methods to the classroom that can be carried on after your placement. Working in partnership will also provide volunteers the opportunity to learn from others as well. You will also plan creative English lessons and activities for the students. These plans will help you to cultivate relationships with the students and other staff members. Most of the morning is taken up with prayers; so teaching normally starts after lunch. uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 4 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.

Highlights: There are 3 project locations: Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Your placement is dependent on when you apply and how long you're staying.

* Kathmandu: Placements in Kathmandu are just 30-45 minutes away from the main tourist area. Kathmandu is the vibrant capital city of Nepal, and has a wide range of restaurants, internet cafes, clubs, shopping centers, and banks. You will have numerous opportunities to explore the sites during free time.

* Chitwan: The flora and fauna of Chitwan makes it a great place for nature lovers. Chitwan has over 50 different species of mammals, 400 different species of birds, and 65 different types of butterflies. More than 70 different species of grass grow here. The most famous wildlife in Chitwan is perhaps the single-horned Asian rhinoceros.

* Pokhara: If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is the center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley; it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and rafting destinations.

uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Nepal and all it has to offer.

Great weekend trips include:
* Trekking
* Rafting
* Bungee Jumping
* Safaris
* Site Seeing
* Kayaking
* Paragliding

Qualifications: Language Requirement: Native English Speaker or non-native speakers with an Intermediate level of English.

Cost in US$: USD 1,000 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Must be 18 years of age or older.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

uVolunteer, Volunteer Travel Abroad's Mission Statement: uVolunteer's mission is to provide meaningful and affordable volunteering placements to our volunteers without sacrificing neither service nor quality; and the capacity to deliver this volunteer resource and funding directly to grass root projects, local non-governmental and public organisations in rural and urban communities in need worldwide.

Year Founded: 2005