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Nepal English Teaching to Monks Volunteers

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2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Support learning through creative activities & teaching English.
  • Live within a Buddhist monastery enjoying a new cultural experience.
  • Enjoy a dynamic environment with other young people. 75% of volunteers are 18-22 years old.

Highlights

  • Support learning through creative activities & teaching English.
  • Live within a Buddhist monastery enjoying a new cultural experience.
  • Enjoy a dynamic environment with other young people. 75% of volunteers are 18-22 years old.
  • Explore the Himalayas, valleys & natural beauty of Nepal.
  • Experience the colourful & unique Nepalese culture.

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    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Groepen

    Over het programma

    Make an impact during your time in this country. Teaching in a classroom and informal setting as you live with Monks for a truly immersive experience.

    Would you like to immerse yourself in a completely new culture, whilst teaching others your skills? As a volunteer teaching English to monks in Nepal, you will experience a fascinating culture. Live within a Nepalese Buddhist monastery and learn about a whole new way of life in this unique ...

    Over het programma

    Would you like to immerse yourself in a completely new culture, whilst teaching others your skills? As a volunteer teaching English to monks in Nepal, you will experience a fascinating culture. Live within a Nepalese Buddhist monastery and learn about a whole new way of life in this unique experience. You’ll be joining the monks' daily routines and practising meditation before the sun rises, ready for a day of sharing knowledge and helping these communities to learn English.

    BACKGROUND TO THE TEACHING PROGRAM

    Although Buddhism is not the most practised religion in Nepal, the influence of this religion can be found throughout; well Nepal is the birthplace of Buddha! From the countless temples and stupas located around the country to the thousands of Tibetan Buddhists who have sought refuge, Nepal remains an important place for Buddhists.

    Many young Nepalese men spend a period of their life training as a monk. Most of the children at the monasteries are Tibetan refugees and disadvantaged children from ethnic hill tribes. Therefore, becoming a monk offers many children the chance of a better life.

    Training to become a monk starts at an early age. Firstly, young monks are taught about Buddhist practices and philosophies as well as receiving general mainstream education – including learning English. Consequently, the ability to speak English allows monks to translate religious text and communicate the teachings of Buddhism to all. As the Dalai Lama said, “To learn English is to spread the word”.

    It is very important that monks receive a formal education as well as religious training. It is not totally uncommon for monks to leave the monastery when they get older, therefore it is important for them to learn English to boost their career prospects in mainstream society.

    As a volunteer teaching English to monks in Nepal, you can enormously benefit their learning and language development. As a result, by working with international volunteers the monks can vastly improve their communication and pronunciation skills on a new level.

    TEACHING VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT EXAMPLES

    If you would like to teach English to monks in Nepal you will be living at the monastery, in separate living quarters. The location of where you volunteer in Nepal will be at one of the monasteries that we support in either Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan. The monasteries in Kathmandu are situated in various locations across the valley – some are close to the city centre and others are more rural outside of town.

    Sundarijal Monastery - Situated in the eastern part of the Kathmandu Valley, Sundarijal Monastery is about an hour’s drive from central Kathmandu. It is home to a community of 50 monks. The monks range in age from 6 to over 20, with around half aged between 6 and 15 specifically. Volunteers at the monastery can lead educational classes for around three hours each day, engaging directly with the monks. In addition to teaching, volunteers are warmly encouraged to participate in the monastery’s daily rituals and join the monks in games, offering a rich, immersive cultural experience.

    Kwung Gumba Monastery - In contrast, your volunteer work in Nepal may take place with another monastery in Kathamandu, which is located amongst a small neighbourhood. This placement is close to the shops with easy access to the main town. There are western toilets and Wi-Fi available here, although the signal is often intermittent. Volunteers teaching English to monks in Nepal will be based in one of the three classrooms that surround the library. Each room is equipped with a whiteboard and benches, and the students will be split according to ability.

    Daunne Monastery - The monastery placement in Chitwan, on the other hand, is very rural and located within a jungle environment. Monkeys will be your new neighbour on this Nepal volunteer program! Consequently, international volunteers are advised to note the Chitwan monastery offers a much more authentic experience, where facilities are very basic and general resources are more limited. Another unique aspect of the monastery in Chitwan is that volunteers will work with both male and female monks. The school here is also open to children in the local village and is a short walk uphill into the forest.

    Shree Urgen Choling Buddhist Monastery - Located in the scenic Pokhara region, Shree Urgen Choling Buddhist Monastery offers a unique volunteer experience in a more informal, unstructured setting. As there is no local teacher, volunteers tutor young monks early in the mornings before accompanying them to a nearby government school. During the day, volunteers have time to relax by the lakeside or assist with general tasks at the monastery. Later in the afternoons, volunteers pick up the children from the monastery and have the chance to support them with additional tutoring. Volunteers can engage with the monks in the evenings through games, singing, and dancing. This flexible, immersive role allows volunteers to experience daily life at the monastery while building close connections with the young monks.

    OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER TEACHING CHILDREN IN NEPAL

    More Independent Experience - Due to the rural nature of the projects in Nepal, volunteers should be aware that this destination offers a more independent experience compared to some of our other locations. Participants are placed at various project locations around the country that often offer a basic level of accommodation. Our team are based in Kathmandu city where they support our team virtually online and via phone. Therefore, if you are looking for a highly social experience with a high level of support and daily in-person contact with our local team then we recommend considering an alternative destination. Nepal is perfect for people looking for a unique experience where they can immerse themselves in a completely different culture and are less concerned about the social aspect of the program.

    Experience - For the English teaching program, teaching experience is not essential as the mere presence of a native English speaker is invaluable. As long as you are creative, determined and resourceful you can have a constructive impact on the development of the children’s education.

    TEFL Course - We encourage volunteers to prepare as much as possible for their teaching program overseas. You can make the most out of your time by completing our convenient, inexpensive and international accredited 60 hour Online TEFL Course. The cost of this course is only 150 USD.

    Resources - On the teach English in Nepal project, resources can be very limited. Volunteers are recommended to bring materials to the project each day to maximise their productivity and day to day involvement. It is therefore important for volunteers to prepare well in advance to get the most out of their teaching English project experience.

    Project Location - When you volunteer in Nepal you may have the option to choose which location you will be placed in. This will be determined during your orientation day when you arrive at Kathmandu - a staff member will discuss the current need, availability and any preferences you might have. You may meet other volunteers in your orientation who you enjoy spending time with too!

    Weekends - Your project work in Nepal runs from Monday-Friday and weekends are free. You are welcome to relax and hang out at the volunteer accommodation but most participants will use this time to travel and explore the country. As a result, you can check out our Nepal Weekend Travel Guide for top tips on how to spend your weekend.



    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE & TYPICAL TEACHING DAY

    For every volunteer teaching English to monks in Nepal, expect to wake up bright and early each morning as the gong is sounded and morning prayers commence. What a unique opportunity to learn and get immersed in the Buddhist way of life!

    You will generally be ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE & TYPICAL TEACHING DAY

    For every volunteer teaching English to monks in Nepal, expect to wake up bright and early each morning as the gong is sounded and morning prayers commence. What a unique opportunity to learn and get immersed in the Buddhist way of life!

    You will generally be given a timetable for your classes for 2 hours a day. Due to the more limited hours on this program, there is a lot of downtime at the monastery and therefore you should be able to occupy yourself with other personal activities. There are usually opportunities for informal teaching such as conversational English, learning games and how to follow rules as well as homework and exam revision. Your volunteer programs abroad run from Monday-Friday. Above all, English teaching is the main way you will help whilst you volunteer in Nepal, but there may also be the chance to teach other subjects like Maths and Science.

    On this volunteer teaching English abroad project, you will follow a flexible curriculum syllabus when conducting your lessons, whereby most of the time you will plan your own lessons and activities, working independently or alongside a fellow volunteer. There is usually a government course guidebook available according to class standards that focuses on English, Maths, and Science.

    In Kathmandu expect there to be around 40-150 young monks, depending on your monastery. If your volunteer work in Nepal is based in Chitwan, then there are around 100 monks. The ages range from around seven years old to lower teen and average class sizes tend to be around 10-15 per class.

    The level of English will vary depending on which class you’re assigned. Therefore, you should be prepared to spend time planning for each lesson. Anything that you can teach about your own culture will also be gratefully received. In the evening times, volunteers in Nepal are encouraged to help the monks with their homework and any one-to-one learning experiences formally or informally.

    You will have a lot of free time on your Nepal volunteer program, which you can spend travelling, relaxing or learning about the Buddhist way of life. Meanwhile, this may be your opportunity to explore the local market or learn about the local community. Alternatively, you could spend the evenings playing sports, games or extracurricular activities with the young monks.

    Depending on your Nepal volunteer program, you may be able to provide extra help like preparing meals or collecting firewood and wild mushrooms from the jungle. You will find the monks to be accepting and genuinely grateful for your help. As a result, they will be interested to teach you about their unique culture. As a volunteer in Nepal, this will give you an insight into the Buddhist religion not granted to tourists.

    On arrival, young monks will be keen and excited to meet you. However, some will also be shy of you in your first few days at the monastery. You will get the chance to eat with the monks and can take part in some meditation rituals (Puja) if you are up early enough! Please note it is not possible for the monks to teach any of these practises and volunteers should be confident to get involved on a more pro-active basis.


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Volunteers are offered a choice of rural and urban locations in this stunning and visually arresting country with volunteer programmes in Chitwan, Pokhara & Kathmandu. Each location is unique in its own way.

    This off the beaten track destination offers such stark and beautiful scenic contrasts from ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Volunteers are offered a choice of rural and urban locations in this stunning and visually arresting country with volunteer programmes in Chitwan, Pokhara & Kathmandu. Each location is unique in its own way.

    This off the beaten track destination offers such stark and beautiful scenic contrasts from mountains to jungle and there are few countries in the world that are as well set up for independent travel as Nepal. Wandering the trekking shops, bakeries and pizzerias of Thamel and Pokhara, it’s easy to feel that you have somehow landed in a kind of backpacker Disneyland.

    Out in the countryside lies a quite different Nepal, where traditional mountain life continues at a slower pace, and a million potential adventures glimmer on the mountain horizons. This is a guide to just a few of them.


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

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    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    You should also be physically fit, as volunteering overseas can be quite strenuous. If you have any medical/mental health conditions that may affect your participation overseas then these must be declared to us during your online application.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 09:00 - 14:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    • Accommodation
    • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) 
    • Airport Pick Up & Drop Off
    • In-Country Orientation
    • 24 Hour Support

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Tribhuvan International Airport

    You should arrive into Tribhuvan International Airport (airport code KTM) on the Sunday. The airport pickup is available 24 hours. 

    On arrival a member of our local team or appointed driver will be at the waiting area for you holding a sign with your name on it. This waiting area is usually just as you exit from the airport. They will drive you straight to Asim’s House in Kathmandu where you can relax and settle in. This journey takes around 45 minutes depending on traffic.

    Accomodatie

    The first few days of your Nepal volunteer program will be based in Kathmandu, living with our host team in their family home. The accommodation here is nice and comfortable, has Wi-Fi and is a nice welcome to life in Nepal. Your accommodation after these few days will depend on which program you are joining. The host team will keep in touch with you throughout your stay, plus there will be local staff at your accommodation site as your main point of contact during your volunteer placement. Your final night on the program will be back in Kathmandu at the family home before you depart for the airport.

    It is important to note that for your volunteer work in Nepal the accommodation will be comfortable but generally very basic; particularly in rural locations. Most accommodation will have western-style toilets, however, some options only have Nepali style squat toilets so be prepared! More rural placements have bucket showers. Most accommodation does not have Wi-Fi access and electricity is intermittent so it’s a good idea to bring a torch and plenty of books! It’s a wonderfully rustic way to live and a million miles away from today’s hectic, hi-tech lifestyle, so enjoy every peaceful second!

    Monastery

    During your time as a volunteer teaching English to monks in Nepal, you will live at one of the monasteries in Kathmandu or Chitwan. International volunteers will sleep in separate living quarters to the monks, where the accommodation is basic but comfortable, usually up to 4 people per room. Volunteers have their own space and privacy, but are encouraged to only bring essential items during their volunteer work in Nepal and use a padlock to keep valuables safe.

    The monasteries in Chitwan and Pokhara are located in more rural settings so volunteers should not expect western-style toilets, hot water showers or internet access.

    The monasteries in Kathmandu tend to be more modern and are situated in various locations across the valley – some are close to the city centre and others are in more rural areas outside of town with only small shops nearby. Generally, you should expect not to have Wi-Fi or hot showers, but they usually have western-style bathrooms.

    Living at the monastery is a truly unique experience that can bring with it some amazing views. You’ll hear the gong go off at 5am every morning to call the monks for prayer and meditation – something you’re welcome to take part in! Living life side-by-side with the monks and engaging in simple ritual life is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity!

    It’s always handy to carry toilet paper and some hand sanitiser when you volunteer in Nepal – just in case. Toilet paper is easy to find in the shops but hand sanitiser is only available in the cities, so it’s worth bringing a couple of bottles from home.

    Eten & Drank

    You will be served three freshly prepared Nepalese meals a day. Traditional Nepalese food generally uses a variety of fresh, local ingredients including; lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, chillies, yogurt and lots of rice so its may take a little getting used to.

    Dhal Bhat is the national dish and is usually served for breakfast and evening meal every day. It is a dish comprised of rice, lentils and seasoned vegetables.

    Most meals are vegetarian with typical dishes being pasta or noodles complimented by locally grown vegetables. There is the occasional chicken, pork or fish dish served up from time to time.

    Volunteers are advised to notify our local team if the food is not to their taste who will aim to adjust the food appropriately.

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    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Nepal. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Nepal biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Nepal dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Nepal. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    This program starts on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month

    Beschikbaarheid
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    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 621€
    3 weken 743€
    4 weken 865€
    6 weken 1.110€
    8 weken 1.355€
    10 weken 1.600€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 1.845€
    Gemiddelde kosten 231€/week

    Programmakosten

    231€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

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