Volunteering options in Nepal

Right now, we’re looking for volunteers to help build our new Volunteer and Education Centre and assist with various projects once the Centre is up and running.

Build our Volunteer Centre in Nepal

We require skilled engineers/tradespeople and unskilled people to come to Nepal during September/October 2010 for 2 – 4 weeks to help build our Volunteer and Education Centre in Simikot, Humla.
To experience the culture first hand, there will be an option to stay with a Nepali family and learn about family life, as well as local traditions and skills.

Minimum age:

18 years

Cost:

2 weeks volunteering €3,500
3 weeks volunteering €3,750
4 weeks volunteering €4,000

Benefits:

Flights to and from Nepal, internal flights, insurance, accommodation, food, one day of training before departure and de-briefing on return. All volunteers are required to pay for their own visas and vaccinations.

Requirements:

Deposit to be paid well in advance of travel. Be medically and physically fit to work, be a good English speaker, available to travel in specific time periods.

Work at our Volunteer Centre in Nepal

We are looking for volunteers to help at our Volunteer Centre in Simikot, Humla from spring 2011 for 1 – 5 months. The work will involve teaching English to children and adults, and assisting with the permaculture garden.

Minimum age:

18 years

Cost:

€1,500 for 1 – 5 months
  

Benefits:

Internal flights, insurance, accommodation, food, one day of training before departure and de-briefing on return. Flights to and from Nepal are not included. All volunteers are required to pay for their own visas and vaccinations.

Requirements:

Be medically and physically fit to work, be a good English speaker.

Next steps:

To apply for a volunteer position with Foundation Nepal, please fill in our online application form. To find out more, contact us at +353 (0)91 446864 or info@foundation-nepal.org.

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