Provide support to learning centers and children’s homes, and journey to Everest base camp
Program Overview
Immerse yourself in magical Nepal, one of the most spiritual countries in Asia. This program combines four weeks of volunteering on a childcare project in local towns or villages with a two-week trek to the base camp of Mount Everest.
Before your volunteer placement begins, you will have the chance to discover Nepal at its wildest, taking in an action-packed few weeks including trekking to the base camp of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest, visiting ancient Hindu temples and white water rafting.
You will then spend time teaching underprivileged Nepalese children, providing them with the educational opportunities that they deserve.
This is a very active project so you will need to be physically fit to complete the trek.
Highlights
Making a genuine contribution to the education of underprivileged Nepalese children; discovering the culture, traditions and spectacular landscapes of Nepal; living in mountain lodges on the trek; immersing yourself in Nepalese culture through living with a host family during your volunteer placement; getting involved in pulsating activities in spectacular locations; exploring the world’s tallest mountain range, meeting volunteers from across the world.
Life on the Program
The breathtaking views you will have of the Himalayas during your mountain trek make the tough trek to Everest base camp well worth the effort. The ascent will take you through picturesque meadows and mountain villages, so make sure to have plenty of space on your camera’s memory card…! You will be spending your nights in tea houses (lodges) and meals will be provided. Expect to be tucking in to local food such as spring rolls, fried rice, boiled vegetables, Momos (dumplings) and noodles.
During your volunteer placement, you will work in a care center, school or orphanage, according to your skills and the needs of the community at any given time. In planning and supervising English language lessons, sports and educational games, computer skills workshops or conservation-community based initiatives, you will be heavily involved in the children’s education.
Days can be long and demanding so you will need to be as energetic as the children!
During your volunteer placement you will stay in home stay accommodation, giving you a fantastic, and rare, opportunity to truly experience the Nepalese way of life. Homes usually have electricity and running water, and rooms and facilities are typically shared. Meals are provided, so you will have the chance to enjoy traditional local cuisine.
Project Details
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the personal and educational development of underprivileged or orphaned children. Many of the care facilities would not be able to continue running without the continued support, hard work and enthusiasm volunteers provide.
Within a care center, school, or orphanage, you will be matched according to your skills to a teaching or childcare project in Nepal. English teaching, conservation-community based initiatives, sports, and computer skills are all areas which may need your assistance.
How this program makes a difference
Many of the children you will be working with have been abandoned or come from difficult backgrounds. It’s important that they are given the opportunity to develop to their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. GVI supplies the necessary support for many care centres, schools and orphanages to continue operating. By providing children with an education, they will have the chance at a brighter future.
Volunteer Testimonials
The personal growth and challenges that results from this trip will be appreciated for all my life to come. The passion and zest for life which had slowly dissolved over the past couple of years was reignited in Bandipur and I have returned with visions of living life to the fullest.
While in Nepal the volunteers have an opportunity to break up the work with some recreational activities. Two days white water rafting on the Trisuli river and a five day trek up into the Annapurna range gave me further insight into the people, wildlife and geography of this amazing country. I will be continuing my involvement with Children’s Welfare Home, fund-raising here in the UK and I hope to return to the Himalayan Kingdom as soon as possible...
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Program Details
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What's Included
- Pre-departure support and discounted services
- 24-hour emergency phone
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- Arrival orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- All meals (unless otherwise stated in field manuals)
- Welcome meeting
- Location orientation
- All necessary project training by experienced staff
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- 24-hour in-country support
- First and last night’s accommodation
- Immersion in the Nepali culture
- Language and culture classes
- A day tour of Kathmandu
- White Water Rafting - Two days white water rafting on the Trisuli River, including an overnight stay at a riverside camp
- Undertaking the challenge of trekking to Everest Base Camp, including return flights from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Two meals a day on orientation and volunteering; all meals on rafting and trek
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Medical and travel insurance
- Visa costs
- Personal kit
- Additional drinks and gratuities
- Extra local excursions
- International and domestic airport taxes
