Teacher to Vulnerable Children

location
4 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Help Nepalese children and youth access education, and through that empower them to have better opportunities
  • Experience a different reality to yours and gain new perspectives
  • Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Nepal has to offer: colourful festivals, ancient palaces, astonishing landscapes.

Highlights

  • Help Nepalese children and youth access education, and through that empower them to have better opportunities
  • Experience a different reality to yours and gain new perspectives
  • Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Nepal has to offer: colourful festivals, ancient palaces, astonishing landscapes.
  • Discover, and understand deeply Nepalese culture and traditions by spending your day to day with locals.
  • Discover, explore, and put into practice your passion for education


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    This program is focused in helping children from low income backgrounds, orphans, and children in monasteries access education, which is essential to their development.

    The main objective of this volunteer program is to support children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds, such as those from low-income families or orphans. We work directly with community schools and adult schools, benefiting around six hundred children, ages 5 to 18, along with eighty-one ...

    About the program

    The main objective of this volunteer program is to support children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds, such as those from low-income families or orphans. We work directly with community schools and adult schools, benefiting around six hundred children, ages 5 to 18, along with eighty-one families.

    We recommend this volunteer program to teachers, students, teenage volunteers and young adults; anyone who wants to share their knowledge and put it into practice.

    • Most of the teaching projects take place in Kathmandu, although there are other programs in Pokhara, Chitwan and Gorkha. 
    • Through these programs, volunteers can also support education in many monasteries in Nepal. 

    The tasks volunteers can perform depend on whether they attend a school or a monastery. 

    • In the former, volunteers can expect to do things like teach math (according to the classroom curriculum), teach English (focusing mainly on verb tenses, grammar, speech and pronunciation), help with the actual English and math labs , help children complete required homework. The monasteries can also help teachers complete the annual curriculum, help students solve problems in scheduled sessions, provide personalized support to students with more specific educational difficulties, raise awareness of issues such as smoking, chewing tobacco, poisoning and the like, provide support to school kitchens in food preparation and service, among other tasks that may arise depending on the specific needs of the school.
    • In the latter, the monasteries, volunteers can perform tasks such as teaching English, geography or arts and crafts, teaching students how to use computer tools, supporting monks in carrying out daily tasks, helping to organize and develop extracurricular activities and outdoor activities, bringing help with documentation and assisting monastery staff in taking care of the place and scheduling daily activities.



    Typical day

    Volunteers are expected to work on weekdays (Monday to Friday), while weekends are free for volunteers to discover all the beautiful things Nepal has to offer. 

    Volunteers will start by joining the orientation and induction to the project. This is usually done during the first two days of the ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers are expected to work on weekdays (Monday to Friday), while weekends are free for volunteers to discover all the beautiful things Nepal has to offer. 

    Volunteers will start by joining the orientation and induction to the project. This is usually done during the first two days of the volunteer's stay; in these two days, volunteers can expect to meet the other volunteers, visit the chosen project and learn about Nepalese culture and customs. 

    After orientation and induction, the volunteer's daily schedule could look like this:
    • 7: 45-8: 45 Breakfast 
    • 8: 45-9: 00 arriving at the chosen project
    • 9:00 - 12:30 collaborating with the project
    • 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch 
    • 14: 00-17: 00 collaborating with the project
    • 17:00 - 19:00 Free time
    • 19:00 Dinner 

    Free-time activities

    The must visit sites in Kathmandu start with Pashupatinath Temple. The Hindus all over the world revere this temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The ambience is very holy and is marked by burning incense sticks and religious hymns. Equally holy and magnificent is the Buddhist Pagoda of ...

    Free-time activities

    The must visit sites in Kathmandu start with Pashupatinath Temple. The Hindus all over the world revere this temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The ambience is very holy and is marked by burning incense sticks and religious hymns. Equally holy and magnificent is the Buddhist Pagoda of Boudhnath. The monastery is the most popular and the biggest in Nepal and attracts scores of devotees every year. Nearby is another Buddhist monument known as Machhendranath. The pagoda has a distinct architecture and is very popular among the followers of Hinyana sect of Buddhism.

    Apart from religious structures you have Durbar Square that is very popular among the tourists. The area has many small but beautiful monuments that have Historical importance. Nearby is Narayanhity Palace, the home of Nepal's monarch. Though this place is out of bound for the tourists, one can very well appreciate the beauty from outside. Apart from that Kathmandu offers ample options for eateries and shopping. The place is famous for handicrafts items that can be bought for mementos and gifts. The embroidered clothes are the other must buy items


    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 (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    We expect volunteers to be creative in their teaching methods, and very willing to help children learn and grow

    Time Commitment

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

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Adventure Volunteer

    The above mentioned rates cover:

    • Airport pick-up 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.

    Airport Pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport

    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.

    Accommodation

    The distance from accommodations to projects is no more than 10 to 15 minutes walking.

    The accommodation for volunteers at this project is at Nepali hostels or Guest family  selected by the organisation after some strict screenings. The places where volunteers stay will have welcoming common spaces, internet access, rooms with shared bathrooms, and laundry spaces that will allow volunteers to hand wash their clothes.

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast and dinner are both included. Sometimes lunch in project

    Internet Access

    Limited 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

    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.
    Availability
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    Program fees

    4 weeks 735€
    Average fees 184€/week

    Program fees

    184€ per week 4 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

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


    Meet your organization

    Adventure Volunteer

    Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2017

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sergio

    Spoken languages: Spanish, English

    About the project

    Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

    Meet your organization


    ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


    Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


    Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.


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    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal > Kathmandu

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