Dominated by the Himalayan mountain range, Nepal is a country of striking natural beauty and one that offers a diverse range of experiences for gap year and career break travellers.
Yet despite its popularity as a trekking destination, Nepal remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with half the population living below the absolute poverty line. Limited infrastructure and natural resources also mean the country is reliant on foreign aid.
To release Nepal from this dependency, international organisations need to target range of development indices, but it is education that holds the greatest potential for sustainable growth. As a volunteer in Nepal you can help to improve access to education.
£890 (1 month)£100+ (extra weeks)
1 month+
Overview
Overview
Volunteers teaching in Nepal with Inspire can contribute to schools that, in the face of scarce resources, struggle to provide good quality, relevant and accessible education. We have volunteer opportunities in the mystical Nepalese capital Kathmandu, as well as in poor farming communities in the Kathmandu Valley.
As a gap year or career break volunteer you will live and work in the local community and teach English at your designated school. Depending on your own skills and interests you can incorporate other subjects into your teaching schedule or run after school activities.
Teaching English abroad with such limited resources can prove a challenging experience, but the children respond well to new faces and are eager to learn. By sharing your skills and experiences and exposing students and staff to another culture, you can make a lasting impact in disadvantaged communities
Location
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 work is available in Kathmandu and around Dhulikhel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and its mystical monasteries and temples make it a special location to volunteer abroad. Dhulikhel is found in the rural surroundings of the Kathmandu Valley and is overlooked by stunning Himalayan scenery.
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
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
• Twin-share accommodation in local homestay
• 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
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!
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