Overview

This international volunteer project is based in an orphanage in southern Kathmandu. The orphanage is part of a network of childcare centres and schools that provide a home for nearly 200 poor and vulnerable Nepalese children and education for a further 500.

This is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer in an orphanage and brighten the lives of children in genuine need. Volunteers work with children aged between 6 and 16 years old, helping orphanage staff to care for them, and giving the children emotional support and a friendly face to relate to. While this volunteer abroad role is primarily based at the orphanage, the children are sponsored to attend a local school where volunteers are encouraged to help out with English classes.

When it comes to international volunteering there are few experiences more rewarding than working as a volunteer in an orphanage! As an orphanage volunteer you can use your energy, enthusiasm and creativity to interact with children, making their time at the orphanage more enjoyable and helping them learn and build for the future.

Location

Country
Historically Nepal has been a crossroads of culture and commerce and a dividing line between civilisations and religions. A gap year or career break in Nepal is an opportunity to discover the country’s diverse and charming peoples, as well as the spectacular Himalayan scenery that dominates its culture.

Region
This volunteer project is based in southern Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and its mystical monasteries and temples make it a special location to volunteer abroad. The city acts as a hub for all visitors to Nepal and its mix of cultures gives it a bustling, multicultural atmosphere.

Local attractions
The biggest attraction for any volunteer in Nepal has got to be the spectacular Himalayan mountain scenery. Nepal is famous for trekking and Mount Everest and Annapurna present exciting high altitude challenges for those seeking adventure.

Getting there
Volunteers fly into Kathmandu, the country’s largest city and the base for all our volunteer projects in Nepal. Volunteers are met at the airport and transferred to their project location.

Cost

This volunteer project lasts a minimum of one month. To give you greatest flexibility in your volunteer experience we give you the option of extending your stay on a week-by-week basis.

Programme Price
1 month = £890
Extra weeks = +£100 per week

What’s Included
• Pre-departure briefing
• Homestay accommodation at the orphanage
• Breakfast & dinner at homestay
• Meet at airport and transfer to project
• In-country orientation & 24/7 support

What’s not included:
• International flights
• Visas, vaccinations and travel insurance
• Local transport
• Personal expenses

How to Book

You can book this volunteer programme online by clicking on ‘Book Now’. After filling in our online booking form you will be asked to pay a sign-up fee of £150 via PayPal, which will confirm your place on the project. Alternatively you can book your place on the phone, by calling 08000 32 33 50 and speaking to one of our volunteer coordinators.

The £150 sign-up fee is not an additional cost and is taken from your total project cost. Your place is not confirmed until we receive this payment. Payments can be made online via PayPal, by phone or by bank transfer. If you have any queries regarding the booking process please get in touch.

Not ready to book?
If you’re not ready to book, but want to find out more about any of our volunteer opportunities, click on ‘Enquire about this trip’ and submit our online enquiry form, or phone us on 08000 32 33 50. Our volunteer coordinators will be happy to answer any questions you may have and advise you on what project best suits you.

What happens next?
Once we have confirmed your booking we will guide you through the application process and help you plan and prepare for your trip of a lifetime!