Volunteer and culture exchange in Nepal

Volunteer and culture exchange in Nepal

Volunteer is quite popular word; it’s a way to explore your hidden talent. Our project (Volunteer and culture exchange in Nepal) is all about creating smile on faces. You are making a meaningful contribution, working side-by- side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you which create smile on your face and its reward social identity, recognition and status for you with a tag of positive ‘change maker’ of the community and the world.
It's the experience of a lifetime as well. You're experiencing another culture like never before and really getting to know its people. You'll gain new perspectives and insight into the culture and yourself. It's an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you'll develop memories that will be with you forever.
Why in NepalVolunteer, travel, trekking, culture exchange and many more...
Nepal is richest country in the view of breathtakingly beautiful scenery, The home of Mount Everest and stunning land of snow-capped mountains, the holy town of Lumbini, the reputed birthplace of Lord Buddha and a site of pilgrimage, majestic old temples with a fascinating culture, city of temple Kathmandu and friendly people that is located India to the South and China to the North.
Nepal boasts a number of UNESCO World Heritage listed sites, seven of which lie within the Kathmandu valley. These ancient temple and palace complexes are inspiring examples of skilled craftsmanship - exquisite thangkas, gold painted stupas and intricate woodcarvings can be seen at every turn, portraying Nepal's unique and complex blend of religions and beliefs.
The geographical location of Nepal makes it one of the most bio diverse countries on the planet. As well as the mountains you will find windswept deserts, green paddy fields and jungles teeming with exotic wildlife. This friendly and welcoming country has a rich history and offers much for the adventurous traveler.
On your days off from voluntary work, there's always something going on. Nepal entices all kinds of people - and they don't go home disappointed. Kathmandu always attracts pilgrims as well as tourists, so there are plenty of religious festivals, rallies and attractions.
Hey, you can try a pizza Nepali-style, feast on the traditional Dal Bhat, or enjoy a buffalo steak at the Everest Steak House. You will surprise, Kathmandu is a city of MO:MO. Java Coffee house that is located in colour full tourist centre in Thamel for continental foods. If you're hungry for something other than food, visit the temples in Durbar Square, or go mountain biking in the Kathmandu valley.
Well, Nepal is the perfect location for anyone who loves the outdoors too.
The capital city, Kathmandu, is transforming from
an ancient place filled with crooked streets into a vibrant, modern metropolis.
The city is becoming an extrovert and lively
destination, and although Western influences mean that you will certainly see
modern-looking businessmen, there is still plenty
of evidence of the simpler life. In the hills around Kathmandu are found the
rural retreats of Dhulikhel and Nagarkot, ideal for a
night or two. The mountainous terrain is perfect for those seeking extreme
climbing or trekking activities. Who wouldn't relish
the unforgettable experience of hiking in the foothills of Mount Everest?
Further west, situated by the serene Phewa Tal Lake,
is Pokhara, often referred to as the ‘adventure capital’ of Nepal. To the south
in the Terai region is Chitwan National Park where
visitors may be fortunate enough to view the splendid Royal Bengal tiger or
the one-horned rhinoceros. There are also places to
go white-water rafting in the foaming glacial rivers, or take an adventure
trek through the jungle.
About Volunteering Abroad
Wherever you choose to volunteer abroad, and whatever you choose to do, we hope your international volunteer experience is an exciting, empowering, and insightful one.
It’s a way to personal growth, having a purpose, gaining independence and confidence, connecting with others, seeing a Country from the Inside-Out and so on.
The overall motivation to volunteer overseas stems from a need to ignite a sense of social responsibility and activism, as well as from a desire to learn about a new country and culture. For some, international volunteering is also a way to gain a new perspective of the world and a renewed sense of the role they play in the world. Therefore, volunteer work abroad can be an intense experience, with opportunities to focus on meaningful global concerns that day-to-day life can't accommodate.
Volunteering abroad is the chance for you to make a personal contribution at the global level, to experience hands-on learning about another country and culture, and to exchange ideas with people you might not otherwise meet. As an international volunteer, you will learn from the communities where you work, and from the experience of travelling in the country and interacting with new people.
Volunteering abroad is a life-changing experience. You are sharing your enthusiasm, time, skills, and energy — and giving "yourself" in a way that allows you to effect positive change. Making a difference can be as simple as spending time with orphans, sharing love and affection, sharing stories and photos with the elderly in a community, or practicing basic English with students of all ages. Similar basic volunteering needs in your home community exist overseas, and anyone with an interest in filling those needs can make a difference.
The life-changing experience does not end when you return home. Another important part of international volunteering is getting involved in your own community back home. For some, this will mean remaining aware of, or active in, global issues; for others it may mean educating friends and family about the realities of the country where they were a volunteer. For everyone, returning home is an opportunity to share the enthusiasm and inspiration of your experience and be a voice for greater social involvement. By sharing your international volunteer experience with those in your home community and finding ways to incorporate what you learned into your daily life, you play an important role in fostering cultural understanding between people.
Whatever your reason — be it to learn more about international relations, practice your Spanish, move beyond a vacation to travel with purpose, or challenge yourself through a new environment — volunteer work abroad is sure to be rewarding to you and to the local people with whom you work.
Why Pay To Volunteer
All short-term international volunteer programs have a program fee which covers the expenses of operating the program. Below is an excerpt from a book on international volunteering that helps to explain the necessity of a fee.
from HOW TO LIVE YOUR DREAM OF VOLUNTEERING OVERSEASby Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscherpublished by Penguin Putnam, Inc., 2002
Prospective volunteers are surprised to learn that many programs charge their volunteers a fee to participate. At first, this can seem ridiculous — Why should you pay money to work for free? Aren't you already forgoing income you could be making? Here are a few things to keep in mind while trying to understand why the vast majority of programs charge international volunteers a fee:
The local organizations and projects with which you volunteer overseas have limited resources and are seldom able to subsidize your trip or cover the costs of hosting you. (These costs include housing, feeding and transporting you, among numerous other things.) If they did have the financial resources to pay an international volunteer, it would almost certainly be more beneficial and cost-effective to hire a local person instead, someone who already knows the language and culture and is likely to stick around.
Identifying appropriate host organizations overseas and working with them is time-consuming, takes resources, and requires an experienced and professional staff.
The process of preparing, training, transporting, housing, feeding, and supervising volunteers is not cheap. Additional services such as health care, re-entry assistance and more, all add to the expenses of a program.
The costs of recruiting volunteers, producing literature, answering the phones, sending mailings, developing a website, and interviewing potential volunteers are significant.
Youth Change the World limited, an independent non-profit company. Like all not-for-profit organizations that run international volunteer programs, our programs are driven by volunteer contributions.
Who Volunteers
be 18 years or older
have no major health problems
Field of volunteer
Teaching - English/Computer/ moral education
Research and journalism - make village profile
Awareness - human right, youth, environment
Culture exchange
Working on youth clubs
The Programme Fee in GBPMost Programme Sites are available for 2 to 12 week stays. After the initial two weeks, each additional week of stay is only £150.
DURATION
FEE
2 weeks
£500
3 weeks
£650
4 weeks
£800
5 weeks
£950

What the fee coversThe volunteers’ fees are used to pay the support staff, accommodations during training, your host family or other arranged accommodations during your placement, transportation to and from the airport, language and cultural classes and trips to heritage sights during your training period, all your meals, which will be traditional Nepalese, and transportation to and from your placement, usually in the company of staff. And 24-hour emergency hotline service in the U.K and Nepal.
What is not included in the program fee?
Costs associated with obtaining a visa or immunizations (when needed). Visa fees ($30.00 for 60 days obtained at the airport, $30 per month for each month thereafter). Currently tourists are limited to 5 months in a calendar year. You are recognized as a tourist under the Visa categories while in Nepal. There are also minor airport departure fees when you leave Nepal, generally about $15.00.
International and domestic airfare and corresponding airport departure taxes.
Souvenirs and or items you wish to give to Nepalese host families or new friends.
Personal Internet time and long-distance (domestic and international) phone calls.
Laundry service and personal expensive: Kathmandu is a little expensive. It is possible not to spend anything; if you desire a lot of pleasure purchases, it might cost you £15 per week.
Reminder: A deposit of only £150 is required to reserve your space today. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to your program fee. To make additional payments toward your program fee, please contact us.

Enroll Checklist
1. Choose Your sectionUnsure in which section you want to volunteer?
2. Select Where to GoSelect your local interest areas:Katmandu (Capital city), Pokhara (second city of Nepal with tourist attraction) , Nuwakot (closed to Katmandu), Lamjung (Hill zone) and Tarai ( a plan area of Nepal)
3. Pick a Start DateReview the available start dates for your program and program site. These fill up quickly, especially during the peak summer season, so we recommend you contact us about your desired start date or enroll today! If you're traveling as a group of 5 or more, you may be able to customize a start date.
4. Plan How Long You'll StayChoose from 1 to 12 weeks. You can check the available durations for each start date.
5. Call us or enroll online. You can reserve your space with a $275 or £150 deposit. Please read our Terms and Conditions for more details regarding the program fee.
6. Confirm your program fee and discounts Many volunteers around the world successfully fundraise all or part of the program fee. If you have a group more than 3 people we have special offer, so contact us for more information.
7. Weather In Kathmandu the mercury can soar to 30°C or 86°F, in the valley to 40°C or 104°F in lower elevations. In the winter, daytime temperatures can still reach 20°C or 68°F, but temperatures fall to freezing after nightfall. October is one of the best months of the year, with deep blue skies and cooler days and nights.
Tell a friendIf your recommend friends will enroll in our programme, we will provide you £50. (This is promotion offer that is valid till Nov 2008)

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