Buddhist Monastery School Teaching

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
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Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Volunteer teaching placement in a Buddhist monastery working alongside other volunteers and local staff.

The project

This project focuses mainly on teaching English; however, any skills that you may be able to transmit are of use and of value. You will help local children who did not have a chance to study English with foreigners to improve their language and communication skills and this will increase ...

About the program

The project

This project focuses mainly on teaching English; however, any skills that you may be able to transmit are of use and of value. You will help local children who did not have a chance to study English with foreigners to improve their language and communication skills and this will increase their chances for future education and career. You will have an unforgettable experience through the daily interaction with the children.
The monastery school is situated in Kathmandu, Nepal. Today, the school teaches over 6,000 students from ages 7-18 and different religious backgrounds including Muslims and Hindus. The monastery is also the home to over 1,000 people - from monks to orphans.

The location

Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, yet one of the richest in terms of culture and heritage. With snow capped mountains, Buddhist monasteries and vibrant people it is an amazing place to spend time in and call home. This project focuses mainly on teaching English; however, any skills that you may be able to transmit are of use and of value. You will help local young monks who did not have a chance to study English with foreigners to improve their language and communication skills and this will increase their chances for future education and career. You will have an unforgettable experience through the daily interaction with the children. You don’t need to have any previous teaching experience to get involved with this project and there is a required introductory week to help you get started,


Typical day

You will help local children who did not have a chance to study English with foreigners to improve their language skills and this will increase their chances for future education and career.

You’ll be teaching for roughly five hours with a lunch break in between. After your teaching shift, you will ...

Typical day

You will help local children who did not have a chance to study English with foreigners to improve their language skills and this will increase their chances for future education and career.

You’ll be teaching for roughly five hours with a lunch break in between. After your teaching shift, you will have time to prepare the lesson for the next day.

In the monastery there is a library and a local shop where you can buy basic things.


Free-time activities

There are many things to do in Nepal, from trekking, hiking, swimming and culture to see. You will not be bored!

Free-time activities

There are many things to do in Nepal, from trekking, hiking, swimming and culture to see. You will not be bored!


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

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.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (fluently)

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Passion and enthusiasm for teaching, lots of energy and creativity!

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Global Nomadic

  • food
  • accommodation
  • airport pickup
  • orientation
  • in-country support
  • project activities.

Airport Pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport

Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by a project representative and taken to the project HQ. 

You need to arrive on the Sunday before your start date (each Monday) to be picked up from the airport. If you need to arrive earlier or later, additional fees will apply. Check with us before booking any flights.

Accommodation

During the program, you will be staying at the monastery where you will be teaching. You will share a room with 2-4 people.  There are western toilets available and cold showers only. Wifi is available in the office areas. The accommodation covers 6 nights and 7 days. Arrival is on Sunday and departure is on Saturday at 12:00.

Private rooms are available for an additional £100 per week. (Please ask for the $ price, as this depends on the current exchange rate)

Food & Beverages

There are three meals provided per day on weekdays and two (breakfast and dinner) on the weekends. The meals are traditional Nepalese food with lots of rice, meat, eggs etc.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. We assist you to find cheap flights to Nepal. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Nepal you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Nepal. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Project is on-going, and you can join at any time, depending upon availability. Placements start each Monday
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,735€
5 weeks 2,169€
6 weeks 2,603€
7 weeks 3,036€
9 weeks 3,904€
11 weeks 4,771€
24 weeks (max. stay) 10,410€
Average fees 434€/week

Program fees

434€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 24 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Global Nomadic during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Global Nomadic

Perfect 4.6 rating (38 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2009

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Jeremy

About the project

We believe real change can happen when people find life-enhancing opportunities.

Meet your organization

Who we are

Global Nomadic empowers positive change by connecting people with projects

Global Nomadic was founded in 2008 with one clear goal – to empower change by connecting people. We believe real change can only come about when people are able to find the right opportunities with the right organisations. Over the past years, we have grown to offer high-quality international internships in a wide range of professional fields, but our aim is still the same; connecting people with projects.

We provide aspiring young professionals with exactly what is needed to set them apart in the very competitive world we live in. We exist to help you further your career through educational international work experience placements, but also to help NGOs around the world carry out their community-building work, by connecting them with you. By working with local NGOs, charities, and communities you will gain excellent experience and valuable skills, aiding you to further your ambitions – whilst making a difference where it’s needed most.

This world is not a perfect place – and we don’t claim to be able to fix it. But what we can do is provide a bridge between you and the people who can. Our mission is to work towards a better and more stable world by connecting people with projects. We believe we work better together than apart. We believe travel and exposure to other cultures, beliefs and ways of life are the best ways to achieve this. We believe you can travel the world and travel your career.

What we do

We provide access to vetted, worthwhile international internships in a wide range of professional fields.

We work in a range of different fields from veterinary medicine and environmental conservation to journalism, public health, business development and education – matching you with reputable, worthwhile organisations around the world. Unlike many other volunteer organisations, we have personally visited and vetted our project partners, to ensure you a safe and worthwhile international experience.

We also choose to only work with partners whose projects contribute to their local community in a sustainable manner. We do not support, nor advocate orphanage tourism or irresponsible wildlife conservation projects. Our aim is to help our project partners focus on their core work by offering an easy way to find committed interns and volunteers to support their daily activities.

Our volunteers

Global Nomadic is a trusted community meeting space connecting people with NGO projects around the world.

We also offer helping you to source and organise the best flights, insurance, visas and all the many other things you will need before you reach your project destinations, including country guides, packing lists and much more! We want to make sure that you have the volunteering time of your life.

Global Nomadic personally visits all volunteer sites to ensure a quality experience for volunteers. You will receive support before, during and after your placement.

38 reviews · rating4.6

Sophy Mesa rating4.4

2017 at Buddhist Monastery School Teaching

I found out about the project after some internet research on google. Before arriving to Myanmar, I was visiting some family in Colombia and Ecuador. So I had to plan before leaving Australia. I got the proper vaccinations in Melbourne and in Ecuador. My main aim for the project is to understand ...
katalin csernai rating5

2024 at Nutrition Outreach Assistant

The programme was well organised . It is a very meaningful programme. Everyone was very friendly and supportive. I can warmly recommend it to anyone this experience ...
Kylie Jones rating5

2024 at Working at a Local Food Shop

This was our first volunteering experience and we absolutely loved it. The feeling of gratitude and humility at being able to assist a little bit is so rewarding. What an amazing team of kind and hardworking staff and volunteers, and the warm smiles and greetings we had from customers I will never ...
Enya Niedermeier rating4.8

2024 at Teaching and Sports Education

The Green Lion staff are some of the nicest people I have ever met. The other volunteers were so nice too and it was very easy to find likeminded people to hang out with. The program itself was amazing and also educational. Doing sport with the children was so fulfilling and everyone was polite and ...
Dominic Aeschlimann rating4.8

2024 at Construction & Renovation of Community Facilities

I have been two weeks in the project to help in diffrent stuff like painting and prepairing bricks. I enjoyed it a lot and the locals were so happy when they saw it. The stuff is lovley and the other voulenteers too. i would do it immediately ...
Anais hulot rating3.2

2024 at English Literacy Teaching

Incroyable expérience dans une école malgache. L'accueil a été très chaleureux, les enseignants sont très heureux de nous accueillir et leur enseigner l'anglais est plus qu'utile car ils vivent sur une île plutôt touristique. J'ai vraiment eu le sentiment de leur apporter quelque chose. J'ai ...

Location

Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal > Kathmandu

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