Caretaker & Companion

location
4 - 20 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups

About the program

Help homeless and orphaned children back to healthy, secure and constructive lives. Helping those unprotected children is a pure humanitarian work.

About Us

We Volunteer Nepal are established to link international volunteers with Nepali people in an attempt to enrich and improve the lives of Nepali people and provide a new and memorable adventure for volunteers. Our mission is to create and develop a range of dynamic opportunities that would ...

About the program

About Us

We Volunteer Nepal are established to link international volunteers with Nepali people in an attempt to enrich and improve the lives of Nepali people and provide a new and memorable adventure for volunteers. Our mission is to create and develop a range of dynamic opportunities that would best benefit each volunteer as well as addressing the needs of Nepalese communities. And to empower marginalized communities through enhanced education, health and income generation under women empowerment, children development, youth empowerment and public health programs with special focus on women and children by conducting training and research, developing basic infrastructure, mobilizing skilled local and international volunteer to promote equality, economic well being and basic human right.

About the Program

Volunteering in an orphanage home is one of the best programs in Nepal. Volunteers will work to give orphaned children and infants healthy,secure and constructive lives. Poverty has seriously affected the people of Nepal, and their ability to provide for their children. Thousands of people die from poverty, leaving behind many orphaned children. The situation is even worse in rural villages.Volunteers will be live at the orphanage or live with Nepali host families during the duration of their program.Our host families are extremely gracious and kind.The family provides a friendly place to stay and delicious food. Staying with a host family is a wonderful way to learn about local Nepali culture and lifestyles.

Volunteer Opportunities 

Volunteers will be work to better the lives of the children by taking care of their needs.There are no specific requirements for the program. However, helpful qualities are patience, a sense of humor, and a genuine desire to teach and help the children. Volunteers may be required to help in other ways besides simply working with the children. For example, volunteers can help with medical visits, cleaning, reading, gardening, helping the house mother clean and cook, doing repairs, mending clothing, and planning activities for after the children return from school. In addition to being very rewarding, these placements can be physically and emotionally demanding. The volunteer’s role is at the orphanage is to be a big brother or sister to the children . Volunteers can bring along teaching materials such as picture books, instruments, flash cards, arts supplies and songs. It is also useful to have sweets or chocolates to reward the children when they do well in class.



Free-time activities

Jungle safari in Nepal is one another the most amazing trips in Nepal, as it is rich country of an exceptional bio diversity and a beautiful natural environment. The tropical jungles of the Tarai preserve some of the best wildlife habitat in the subcontinent. The outdoor adventure sports into the ...

Free-time activities

Jungle safari in Nepal is one another the most amazing trips in Nepal, as it is rich country of an exceptional bio diversity and a beautiful natural environment. The tropical jungles of the Tarai preserve some of the best wildlife habitat in the subcontinent. The outdoor adventure sports into the wilderness to see wild animals, birds and natural beauty. You ride on an elephant’s back or on a four wheeler jeep accompanied by a fully trained guide (naturalist) to view the nature and animals. From a tourist point of view, Chitwan and Bardia are the most popular National park for wildlife safari in Nepal. Adventure but scenic mountains Panorma, trans Himalayan region of Nepal beautiful landscape and manangis people and as well as their life style. Himalayan heritages and as well as experienced of some wild animals breathtaking on widest pass Thorong la 5416m. Trekking adventure through the himalayan treks is a once in a lifetime experience. you will see beautiful scenery, meet locals, and trek through this beautiful region. It opened for trekkers in the 1980 B.s and since has been possible fro the adventure travelers.


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 (intermediate level) or Nepali (basic level)

Education Requirements

English at University level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

volunteer should be open minded. You need to have experience in childcare.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 06:30 - 12:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by We Volunteer Nepal

Transportation form KTM airport to welcome dinner. Detailed in country orientation program, including basic language and cultural immersion. local project transport where necessary. 3 major sight to visit in Kathmandu such as world heritage sight Accomodation and main meals during training period and placements. Jungle safari in chitwan national park only accommodation during visit safari program. 24/7 emergency support, local phone, program administration and contribution to the project costs.

Airport Pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport

We provide airport pick up and drop by car and from airport we drop to the volunteer house our airport representative always at the airport welcome to the our volunteers . Also we provide transportation to the placement pick up/drop off.

Accommodation

We Volunteer Nepal manage your entire Accommodation A simple room with a bed. We advice you to bring sleeping bag and mosquito net with you or you can always buy here which is 2-3 times cheaper than back home.

Food & Beverages

Three organic veggie meals a day and any time fresh local fruit. Breakfast occurs at 7:30 am and consists of a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. Lunch is 11:30 am and usually dall/bhat (rice, lentils and vegetables), dinner is at around 7 pm and is once more dall/bhat. The food is very simple but also extremely delicious and filling.

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

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 848€
6 weeks 998€
7 weeks 1,147€
9 weeks 1,446€
11 weeks 1,746€
20 weeks (max. stay) 3,242€
Average fees 187€/week

Program fees

187€ per week 4 - 20 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 20 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 We Volunteer Nepal during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

We Volunteer Nepal

Fantastic 4.5 rating (7 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2014

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Bhagawan

About the project

Volunteering in an orphanage home is one of the best programs in Nepal. Volunteers will work to give orphaned children and infants healthy,

Meet your organization

We are a non-profit, non-religious, non-political, non-government organization who links international volunteers with Nepali people. We wish to enrich and improve the lives of both the local people and volunteers by providing new and memorable adventures and experiences.

we are established to link international volunteers with Nepali people in an attempt to enrich and improve the lives of Nepali people and provide a new and memorable adventure for volunteers. Our mission is to create and develop a range of dynamic opportunities that would benefit the volunteer and the communities of Nepal. We can also arrange for you to go trekking in the Himalayas, white water rafting, or on a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park. Perhaps you would like to explore Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas in Kathmandu as a part of your volunteering experience. We offer the chance for our volunteers to contribute their skills and gain the experience of what Nepal has to offer.

7 reviews · rating4.5

Tiarn rating4.4

2016 at Caretaker & Companion

My experience in Nepal was incredible. From trekking poon hill, riding elephants in the chitwan jungle, living and teaching English in a monastery to young monks.The support staff in Kathmandu is extremely competent and put me at ease immediately. When i was in my project most of the monks were gone ...
Ma Elle rating4.8

2015 at Caretaker & Companion

I was first time Nepal in 2015. I was little bit worry before plane landing but the land was safe and the people in airport was many it's like some happened. But every body was waiting their parents, friends, family, guest. Nepal airport is quite small and there is only one international airport. I ...
Adele rating4.8

2014 at Caretaker & Companion

My adventure began as I landed in a bustling Kathmandu airport. I was met by the lovely Bhagawan and driven to his family home where I was to spend my first night. I was made to feel very welcome and felt a sense of ease wash over me. There were 2 other volunteers there and it was great to hear ...
Florbela Costa rating5

2019 at Teaching Buddhist Monks in Monastery

The support from Bhagawan/We volunteer Nepal was the best. He helped me with my requests and immersed us in the Nepalese culture. The monastery (actually Nunnery) experience was wonderful! The girls are always up for playing and to learn more english, although they are already quite advanced. They ...
Melissa Medina rating3.2

2019 at Teaching Buddhist Monks in Monastery

The experience in the monastery (well it was actually a nunnery) was amazing and totally worth it. The nuns, the older and small ones are incredible human beings. They transmit you joy, love and happyness all the time. You learn to appreciate the little things, and believe me, they will teach you ...
Manon Deblock rating4.6

2018 at Healthcare Assistant

As a medical student, I worked in the emergency department at a private hospital. The medical staff was very welcoming, and friendly. My work was suited to my medical level, and I could easily go to other departments. It was really interesting to compare the way the patients are treated and managed ...

Location

Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal > Kathmandu

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