We need a small team comprised
of 3-5 English speaking members each pairing with Nepal Friendship Society members, who will teach
English to underprivileged children. The children often can't afford any
private education and are also lonely and not properly taken care of by their
parents, so the Nepal Friendship Society learning center provides a certain protection to them after
the school hours.
Program Objectives
The program objectives
are met through each child's individual educational plan. These plans are based
on a series of learning objectives. The learning objectives include all areas
of normal development from seven to ten years of age as:
- Betterment of community
through Education.
- Support for poor/deprived/Marginalized student Education.
- Basic Skills
- Pre-Academic Skills
- Academic Readiness
Volunteering
with Nepal Friendship Society gives you the opportunity to learn a lot about
the Nepalese way of live. You will live a true cultural experience as you are
living in direct contact with the local people. Your time and contribution can
make a big difference in our community, so don't miss the opportunity to
volunteer with us!
Is there
anything I can bring with me that would be useful to your organization?
We would be very grateful for educational books (grammar, science, etc.),
illustrated books, English novels and children's books. Also very much
appreciated are donations of clothes, art supplies, and stationery.
What
should I bring for my host family?
The Nepali people are very friendly, and giving gifts to the volunteer on the
day of their departure is very common. If you would like to bring gifts for
your family, below are some suggestions:
- A small photo album with pictures of you and your family/friends from home
- Posters, stickers or magazine pictures from your country
- Children's books
- T-shirts from your country
- Flags
What
Should I bring for myself?
This will vary depending on what non-information activities you want to
participate in (trekking, white water rafting, etc.) and how much you need to
be comfortable during your placement. With the exception of medicine,
first-aid-kit and high-tech trekking gear, you can buy everything that you would
need for your placement in Chitwan (likely cheaper than in your home country).
Here are a few suggestions:
- sleeping bag
- hiking boots
- fleece jacket (during winter months)
- light-weight cotton clothing
- waterproof jacket
- mosquito repellent
- sun cream
- water purification tablets and/or good quality water purifier
- first aid kit
- flashlight (torch light)
- books about your country
- photos of your family/ friends/ home
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