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
Groups
Our volunteer program focuses in giving children from vulnerable backgrounds new opportunities and support. In these care centers you will find children from poor families without access to education, orphaned children and youth, and the children of workers in the carpet industry. About five hundred children are care for, in diverse areas starting from nursery school all the way to seventh grade. Nepalese care centers exist thanks to donations received from charities and private donors that enables them to buy basic necessities such as rent, food, and clothing; although, these care centers still face constant struggle.
These care centers focus in providing sustainable educational support and caring vulnerable children and youth from all around Nepal, so that they can improve their emotional and cognitive development and get better opportunities in life. Because of that, volunteers' main tasks will be supporting 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 the development of new ideas and activities that can help children and youth improve their learning. Volunteers' labour is invaluable, as any support given can significantly help build and improve the self-esteem of the children and youth at the centers. Some other activities volunteers may do at these centers are:
+Creating and taking part in didactic games and sports for children.
+Spending time with children, sharing stories and making them feel welcome
+Teaching basic English, in case the volunteer knows it
+Helping out in the kitchen and helping with nutritional plans
+Helping to clean the orphanage
+Assisting in some hygiene-related activities: hair or nail clipping, washing clothes and sheets, etc.
As well as other activities the project might require at any specific moment in time.
Typical day
Usually volunteers work on weekdays (Monday through Friday) around four to six hours per day.
A typical day in the life of a volunteer at these care centers usually looks like:
8:00-9:00 Having breakfast with 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 Volunteer work at the care center
17:00 - 19:00 Free time the volunteer may use as they prefer
19:00 Dinner with host family
Notice that every day you will have some free time, which means that you can immerse yourself even deeper in the very rich cultural heritage Nepal has by visiting landmarks or attending cultural events.
Free-time activities
Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal and its biggest source of foreign income. This is precisely due to the very rich cultural heritage and beautiful attractions Nepal has to offer. We believe that during your stay as a volunteer you shall be able to enjoy some of those very beautiful sights as well. Some of the highlights we could suggest are:
-Assisting any of Nepal's very colourful and interesting festivals, where you'll be able to dive into Nepal's culture and history.
-The Kathmandu valley UNESCO sites
-Trekking routes such as the Annapurna Circuit, Sanctuary, and Jomsom
-Hot air balloons over the Himalayan mountains
-Exploring waterways on a raft
Among many others!
Water Sports
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
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 fees cover:
+Airport pickup and transfer to the volunteer’s home
+Accommodation during your volunteering
+3 meals a day during your volunteering period
+24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
+Monitoring and evaluation of the programme
+Orientation and induction to the program
+Certificate of hours done in your volunteering
+Accident insurance during your volunteering
+Civil liability for your activity
+Receipt from NGO about your program fee
+Guidance, advice and management in the choice of programme
+Volunteer T-Shirt
We will arrange a pickup for you at the airport on the date of your arrival. 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.It is important to highlight that the costs for your trip back to the airport on your last day are not included within the paid fees.
During your participation in the project, you shall stay with a Nepalese guest family near the care center you will be volunteering at. Host families are very warm, welcoming, and provide a great opportunity to create long lasting ties to that family and the community where you'll stay. Staying with a host family will also allow you to discover the true culture of this country, as it will enable you to take part in local festivities, customs, and traditions.
The accommodation you shall receive includes three meals, a bed in a shared room with other volunteers, bathroom facilities, and the use of common areas.
You will receive three meals a day during your stay at the project with the host family.
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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, 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)
$919
5 weeks
$1,069
6 weeks
$1,219
7 weeks
$1,369
8 weeks
$1,519
9 weeks
$1,669
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,119
Average fees
$203
/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.
$163/week
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