Agriculture and Livestock Supporter
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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Highlights
Support vulnerable Rural Nepalese families empower themselves
Understand Nepalese culture and traditions deeply by staying with a local family and spending your time with locals
Discover other perspectives and ways of living different to your own in a meaningful trip
Leave a long-lasting impact in the lives of many families
Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Nepal has to offer: colourful festivals, ancient palaces, astonishing landscapes.
Support vulnerable families in Nepal obtain basic food items by supporting in local agricultural and livestock initiatives. Additionally, help children in the community.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Rural Nepalese families have been disproportionately affected by the current problems in Nepal, such as food shortages and poverty.
The main objective of this program is to help these families through these problems, so that all members of the community, from the youngest to the oldest, can have the best life possible.
Typically, these families grow crops such as rice, corn, wheat, potatoes, sugar cane, tobacco and cotton. They also raise animals such as cows, chickens, goats and buffalo. As a volunteer, you can expect to help these families grow crops and raise animals, both of which are very important factors in the lives of rural Nepalese families. If you have any specific knowledge in any of these areas, you can also pass it on to the villagers. In addition, you will also have the freedom to help the children of the community by teaching them English or other subjects, organizing educational games, singing, listening to music and generally sharing fun activities that could help these children develop their skills and further their education.
Some other specific activities that you may find yourself doing as a volunteer in this project are irrigating fields, harvesting crops, removing wil plants, fertilizing crops, caring for farm animals, supporting in the creation of handicrafts and any other activities that may arise. depending on the specific needs of the community at the time of your arrival.
Typical day
This volunteer program takes place in the rural village of Kotdanda in northwestern Nepal, where you will work alongside many local families.
- Normal working days start quite early, around 7 am. Volunteers work until the lunch break, and then resume their work until around 5 pm.
It is important to note that it takes about 15 minutes to walk from the place where you will be staying to the area where you will be working.
Free-time activities
Tourism is Nepal's largest industry and its largest source of foreign income. This is precisely because of the rich cultural heritage and beautiful attractions that Nepal has to offer. We believe that during your stay as a volunteer you will also be able to enjoy some of those beautiful sights. Some of the highlights we could suggest are:
- Attending any of Nepal's very colorful and interesting festivals, where you can immerse yourself in Nepal's culture and history.
- UNESCO sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
- Trekking trails such as Annapurna Circuit, Sanctuary and Jomsom
- Hot air ballooning over the Himalayan mountains.
- Exploring waterways by raft
Among many others!
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Volunteers must be ready to test their agricultural and livestock knowledge, be in good physical condition, and be willing to take part in the activities that we've mentioned. Additionally, volunteers must be passionate about improving the lives of the people within this community.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
The above mentioned rates cover:
- Airport pick-up and transfer to the volunteer's home.
- Accommodation during your volunteering period
- 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner) during your volunteer period.
- Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the adventure volunteer team.
- Program monitoring and evaluation
- Orientation and induction to the program
- Certificate of hours volunteered
- Accident insurance during your volunteering period
- Liability for your activity
- Receipt of the program fee from the NGO
- Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.
Our scheduled time for airport pickups is between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. In case of arrival at other times, there may be additional costs.
During your participation in the project, you will stay with a Nepalese guest family in the village of Kotdanda, 15 minutes from where you will be working. The host families are very warm, welcoming and provide a great opportunity to create lasting bonds with that family and the community where you will be staying. Staying with a host family will also allow you to discover the true culture of this country by allowing you to participate in local festivities, customs and traditions.
The family will treat you as one of their own.
In these homes, you can expect to find a bed in a shared room, bathrooms, a kitchen, laundry rooms and other common areas, all available for you to use as a volunteer.
Breakfast and dinner are both included within your program fees.
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Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. We assist you to find cheap flights to Nepal.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Nepal provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Nepal you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Nepal.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The project is open all year round, usually even during national holidays, although this may vary. That being said, volunteers are welcome to arrive on any day of the week they might choose, although we'd recommend volunteers to come on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as this allows them to be more easily integrated into the project.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$598
3 weeks
$801
4 weeks
$1,004
5 weeks
$1,206
6 weeks
$1,409
7 weeks
$1,612
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,626
Average fees
$259
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Agriculture and Livestock Supporter
Support vulnerable families in Nepal obtain basic food items by supporting in local agricultural and livestock initiatives. Additionally, help children in the community.
$249/week
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