Assistant in Care Centers for Children
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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Highlights
Support Nepalese children from vulnerable backgrounds develop and grow in a good environment
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
Be exposed to a different reality than your own in a meaningful journey.
Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Nepal has to offer: colourful festivals, ancient palaces, astonishing landscapes.
Support orphaned children and children in vulnerable positions, from ages between 5 and 18. This support is needed to help children develop emotionally and cognitively.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Our volunteer program focuses on providing children from vulnerable backgrounds with new opportunities and support. In these care centers you will find children from poor families without access to education, orphaned children and youth, and children of workers in the carpet industry. Some five hundred children are cared for, in a variety of areas, from kindergarten to seventh grade. The care centers in Nepal exist thanks to donations received from charities and private donors that allow them to purchase basic necessities such as rent, food and clothing; although these care centers still face an ongoing struggle. Ask about doing the 4 weeks in 2 weeks intensive mornings with double the number of hours.
These care centers focus on providing sustainable educational support and care to vulnerable children and youth from all over Nepal, so that they can improve their emotional and cognitive development and gain better opportunities in life. Therefore, the main tasks of the volunteers will be to support educational and recreational activities with the children, such as art, songs, dances or didactic games. Volunteers are also expected to collaborate with local staff in developing new ideas and activities that can help children and youth improve their learning. The work of volunteers is invaluable, as any support provided can significantly help build and improve the self-esteem of the children and youth in the centers. Some other activities that volunteers can perform in these centers are:
- Creating and participating in educational and sports games for children.
- Spending time with the children, sharing stories and making them feel welcome.
- Teaching basic English, if the volunteer knows it.
- Helping in the kitchen and assisting with nutritional plans.
- Helping to clean the orphanage
- Helping in some activities related to hygiene: cutting hair or nails, washing clothes and sheets, etc.
As well as other activities that the project may require at any specific time.
Typical day
Volunteers generally work weekdays (Monday through Friday) about four to six hours per day.
A typical day in the life of a volunteer in these care centers usually looks like this:
- 8: 00-9: 00 Having breakfast with the host family
- 9: 00-9: 15 Going to the care center
- 9: 15-13: 00 Volunteer work at the care center
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch with host family
- 14:00 - 17:00 Voluntary work at the care center
- 17:00 - 19:00 Free time that the volunteer can use as he/she wishes
- 19:00 Dinner with host family
Please note that every day you will have some free time, which means you can further immerse yourself in Nepal's rich cultural heritage by visiting iconic sites or attending cultural events.
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:
- Attend any of Nepal's very colorful and interesting festivals, where you can immerse yourself in Nepal's culture and history.
- The UNESCO sites of the Kathmandu Valley
- Trekking trails such as Annapurna Circuit, Sanctuary and Jomsom
- Hot air ballooning over the Himalayan Mountains
- Exploring waterways on a raft
Climbing
Hiking
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
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)
required
at High school level
CV
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We expect volunteers to be creative and to be passionate about the cause: helping children and youth get better opportunities through education and support.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
The aforementioned rates cover:
- Pick up at the airport and transfer to the volunteer's home.
- Accommodation during your volunteering period
- 2 meals per day 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.
We will arrange a pick up for you at the airport on the day of your arrival. Our scheduled airport pick-up times are between 8 am and 9 pm. Should you arrive at other times, there may be additional costs. It is important to note that the costs of your return trip to the airport on your last day are not included in the rates paid.
During your participation in the project, you will stay with a Nepalese guest family near the care center where you will be volunteering. 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 accommodation you will receive includes 2 meals, a bed in a shared room with other volunteers, sanitary facilities and the use of common areas.
You will receive 2 meals a day during your stay in the project with the host family.
Limited access at the project site
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, with the exception of October for national holidays and Christmas. 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
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$944
5 weeks
$1,160
6 weeks
$1,376
7 weeks
$1,593
8 weeks
$1,809
9 weeks
$2,026
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,675
Average fees
$229
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Assistant in Care Centers for Children
Support orphaned children and children in vulnerable positions, from ages between 5 and 18. This support is needed to help children develop emotionally and cognitively.
$207/week
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