Teaching Buddhist Monks in Monastery

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4 - 20 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer and explore a completely different culture while teaching monks
  • Learn everything about their lifestyle and habits
  • Discover the country with a jungle safari, which is one of the most amazing trips in Nepal

Highlights

  • Volunteer and explore a completely different culture while teaching monks
  • Learn everything about their lifestyle and habits
  • Discover the country with a jungle safari, which is one of the most amazing trips in Nepal
  • Make use of the wonderful opportunity to witness colorful rituals as well as prayers
  • Prepare yourself for a country which is rich in exceptional biodiversity and has a beautiful natural environment


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Volunteer to teach English to young buddhists in a monastery in Nepal! Use this unique opportunity to help and learn about the fascinating life in a monastery.

    Teaching English to Buddhist and Learn their Buddhist Culture

    Volunteer to teach young monks with unique opportunity to learn about there life style in a fascinating monastery. Monastery life in one of the world’s most spiritual countries. Nepal has many spectacular Buddhist monasteries . These ...

    About the program

    Teaching English to Buddhist and Learn their Buddhist Culture

    Volunteer to teach young monks with unique opportunity to learn about there life style in a fascinating monastery. Monastery life in one of the world’s most spiritual countries. Nepal has many spectacular Buddhist monasteries . These monasteries house hundred of Monks enrolled in the life of Monk-hood from early in there lives. They study and live in the monastery. They mostly use Tibetan language only during their study and their chances of learning English are very limited.

    Teaching English to Buddhist monks is an excellent opportunity for volunteers who are interested in Buddhist and culture. Volunteers will also have wonderful opportunity to learn Vajrayana from of Buddhism and witness colorful rituals and prayers. As a volunteer in teaching English to Buddhist monks project you will work in the monastery where you will teach English to the monks. during the teaching you will be encouraged to converse with monks to improve their speech . You will also teach them about grammar rules and try to increase their vocabulary. you will work in the monastery where you will place accommodation eating and studying. The monasteries are usually very spacious . A central building will house prayer room . And volunteers should also be flexible practical self motivated and open minded to learn new culture.


    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 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 and since has been possible for 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 Any level of School or university level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    Educational certificate

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    Volunteer should be open minded, teaching skills

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 07:30 - 17:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by We Volunteer Nepal

    Transportation form KTM airport to project. Detailed in country orientation program, including basic language and cultural immersion. local project transport where necessary. Accommodation and main meals during your placements.  24/7 emergency support, local phone, program administration and contribution to the project costs.

    Airport Pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport

    We will well organize airport pick up by personal car either comfortable transportation to our hostel. On receipt of your flight details, WVN will organize an airport pick up and drop off to your accommodation in Kathmandu (this will not exceed 2 nights). This is covered by your program fee and as such there will be no charge and we will endeavor to be on time. We cannot be held accountable for problems such as traffic jams but we will do our best to meet you punctually. Also please note that we are not allowed into the Arrivals Hall of the airport so we will meet you just outside the main EXIT Hall with a name plate with WVN logo. The area is not big and it should be easy to find each other. Please note that any offers to carry your luggage will come from outside parties (not WVN staff) so if you are approached and accept, you will be expected to pay a tip. We strongly advise not to accept those services as it encourages begging. Should you leave the country immediately after the volunteering / internship, WVN staff can drop you at the airport.

    Accommodation

    Volunteers will live at the Monastery in separate volunteer living quarters. Accommodation is basic but comfortable. The rural located project accommodation are more simple and without the western style toilets, not hot showers we request to volunteer can not expect the luxury accommodation in rural project. The Accommodation in urban is more Modern. 

    Accommodation in Nepal is comfy but generally very basic. Particularly in rural locations most accommodation will have western style toilets however some options only have Indian style squat toilets so be prepared.

    Food & Beverages

    We only provide food when they are in the monastery. Three meal of day with tea and coffee. We do not provide hard drink and no allowed to hard drink at the monastery. Food is very simple and extremely delicious. Food during your placement is included in the program fee. You should receive two to three meals a day throughout the placement, which will be of a Nepali standard, usually Daal–Bhat (lentil soup – rice), vegetable curry, pickle etc. If you wish to supplement your diet with other food, these expenses are yours. We will only cover food and accommodation for the period agreed for your placement and only at your placement.

    If you go trekking or wish to stay in Nepal after your agreed period of placement, you will be responsible for your own expenses. If you decide to go away during your placement we cannot refund you any money and you do this at your own cost. In most cases you will be staying with a host family after the program orientation and will share the same food with them. Should you have any dietary conditions, you should let us know before your arrival in Nepal. Should you wish to return to the city at the weekends, you must cover your food and accommodation costs yourself. In case you want to make any trips during your placement, the period is still counted within regular placement time and that time won’t be extended to your date.

    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
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    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 848€
    6 weeks 1,097€
    7 weeks 1,247€
    9 weeks 1,596€
    11 weeks 1,895€
    20 weeks (max. stay) 3,242€
    Average fees 187€/week

    Program fees

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

    Payment methods

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    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

    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 ...
    My recent holiday as a volunteer in Nepal was an exciting, extraordinary, and far from my expectations. It was the third of my volunteer jobs in the space of three months but it was by far the best and unexpected to say the least. If you are an adventures person, and like to dabble in the unknown ...
    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 ...
    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 ...

    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal > Kathmandu

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