Long Term Volunteering Projects
Summary
Do you want to live ad experience the authentic Nepal? Discover entirely new lifestyles? Make a difference?
Long Term Volunteering makes all these things possible, and more.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help ad try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Mainly, the volunteer will be teaching Art Education to children between 6 and 15 years of age.
However, since schools are always in need of teachers, it’s possible for the volunteer to also teach English, Math and Science.
In Nepal school goes from 10 am to 4 pm.
The volunteer will teach 3-5 classes each day, with each class lasting 45 minutes.
Saturdays are holidays, and Fridays are half-holidays.
When not in school, you’ll share your everyday life with the host family.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the school, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start on the first Monday of every month.
Location
We provide living accomodations all over Nepal. Depending on your interest and willingness, you ca choose to stay in a variety of different places: in or around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi. You could stay in a secluded village, where people live in a more traditional way and provide for themselves through farming, which is also a great opportunity to explore the real rural Nepal, or you could opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in one of the bustling and fast-growing cities, like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country. Also art related material is appreciated.
Pencils, pens, notebooks and textbooks for the kids are also greatly appreciated, and can be bought for a reasonable price in Kathmandu prior to your departure.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Maximum number of volunteers
1 at a time
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 200€/month for the family – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
Are you interested in teaching, helping and improving the lives of orphans?
Our long term orphanage volunteering project is the right choice!
A long history of political conflict has left many Nepali children I very unfortunate situations. At FFN, we believe it to be our responsibility to help and try to make their lives better.
Through highly rewarding but emotionally challenging volunteering work you can take part in shaping a better future for those orphans.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the Nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help ad try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Volunteers will take care of the children, helping them with their homework, chatting ad playing with them, play sports, music and games. When the children leave for school, you’ll be accompanying them.
In the school, volunteers will mainly be teaching basic English to children aged 6 to 15. However, since schools are always in need of teachers, volunteers may also teach Math, Science and Computer Science.
In Nepal school goes from 10am to 4pm. Volunteers will teach 3 to 5 classes per day, each class lasting 45 minutes. Saturdays are holidays, and Fridays are half-holidays.
On Saturdays volunteers are more than welcome to explore the area and go sightseeing.
Accommodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the school, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak English.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialize as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many Nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start on the first Monday of every month.
Location
FFN cooperates with orphanages in and around the Kathmandu Valley, in Besisahar and in Kaski, Pokhara. These locations offer great opportunities to experience the more urban and modern side of Nepal by exploring the bustling ad fast-growing Kathmandu, Besisahar and Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country. Pencils, pens, notebooks and textbooks for the kids are also greatly appreciated, and can be bought for a reasonable price in Kathmandu prior to your departure.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Maximum number of volunteers
Up to 2 volunteers.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 200€/month for the family – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
Do you want to live ad experience the authentic Nepal? Discover entirely new lifestyles? Make a difference?
Long Term Volunteering makes all these things possible, and more.
You’ll have the possibility of working with and learning how to care for elephants.
Background
Chitwan National Park is located 175 km south-west of Kathmandu. It provides excellent opportunities to see rare species such as the sloth bears, bisons, leopards ad the elusive tigers. The park also houses more common animals, such as deers, rhinos and wild boars. Slow tours in dugout canoes down the Rapti river offer the chance to view many of the more than 450 species of exotic birds that inhabit the area, such as the Giant Hornbill, the Lesser Florican ad the Paradise Flycatcher. The area offers many touristic hotels and There lodges, tourist information centres, restaurants, etcetera, making it a perfect touristic spot.
Work
In Chitwan National Park, volunteers will be working with elephants.
Every morning and evening they will assist in the direct care of the animals, and during the day they’ll perform various tasks entered around the elephant’s care.
Due to their poor digestive system, elephants eat around 250 kilograms of food every day and drink about 200 litres of water.
They also need to keep their hard and rough skin moisturised, so at least one a day they’re taken to the river for a bath. Bath time is a really fun part of the day, as elephants love swimming, and water in general.
The duties of an Animal Sanctuary Assistant Volunteer in Chitwan usually involve assisting the “Mautes” (elephant drivers) in the care for baby elephants, helping them in bathing as well as feeding them (grass being the main source of sustenance, but they also eat leaves, twigs, bamboo, bark, roots, fruits, seeds and flowers).
Volunteers may also be asked to assist with bee hive related activities, as well as teaching English to the Mautes.
Accomodations
Volunteers will live with a host family or in a lodge. They will have their own private room, complete with cold or hot shower, three meals per day and free Wi-Fi.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 1 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start the first Friday of every month.
Location
Sauraha, Chitwan National Park
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 500€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal, as well as supporting the project host.
Language
English
Summary
Most Nepalese people are not sufficiently educated where health, hygiene and sanitation are concerned. FFN’s Health Education program was born to raise awareness on health-related issues and educate them on basic health and hygiene practices. We provide education in hygiene practices, maternal care, child care and basic sex education.
If you’re a student or professional with a healthcare background, this can be a great opportunity to help Nepali people.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help and try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Volunteers will be working at the Namuna Community Hospital in Lamjung.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the hospital, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start on the first Monday of every month.
Location
Lamjung.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 200€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
Do you want to live ad experience the authentic Nepal? Discover entirely new lifestyles? Make a difference?
Long Term Volunteering makes all these things possible, and more.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help ad try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Mainly, the volunteer will be teaching Computer Science to children between 6 and 15 years of age.
However, since schools are always in need of teachers, it’s possible for the volunteer to also teach English, Math and Science.
In Nepal school goes from 10 am to 4 pm.
The volunteer will teach 3-5 classes each day, with each class lasting 45 minutes.
Saturdays are holidays, and Fridays are half-holidays.
When not in school, you’ll share your everyday life with the host family.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the school, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start the first Friday of every month.
Location
We provide living accomodations all over Nepal. Depending on your interest and willingness, you ca choose to stay in a variety of different places: in or around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi. You could stay in a secluded village, where people live in a more traditional way and provide for themselves through farming, which is also a great opportunity to explore the real rural Nepal, or you could opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in one of the bustling and fast-growing cities, like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country. Pencils, pens, notebooks and textbooks for the kids are also greatly appreciated, and can be bought for a reasonable price in Kathmandu prior to your departure.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 150€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
Due to a lack of education ad properly trained teachers, the situation of underdeveloped countries like Nepal is more delicate. To educate the Nepali youth we have devised the “Volunteer Teaching Program”, which includes various projects such as Teacher Development and English Teaching for public schools ad Buddhist monasteries.
English is an international language and is regarded as an important factor to compete & succeed in the global job market. Students at community/public schools lack proficiency in English, which can be considered as a reason for their lack of prospects. The teaching volunteers are responsible for teaching students and teachers at community and public schools, to improve their English proficiency. The English Teaching project allows children to practice their spoken English skills and develop proficiency in the English language, through which they can access other literature in the internet world.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help and try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Mainly, the volunteer will be teaching English to children between 6 and 15 years of age.
However, since schools are always in need of teachers, it’s possible for the volunteer to also teach Math, Science and Computer Science.
In Nepal school goes from 10 am to 4 pm.
The volunteer will teach 3-5 classes each day, with each class lasting 45 minutes.
Saturdays are holidays, and Fridays are half-holidays.
When not in school, you’ll share your everyday life with the host family.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the school, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start the first Friday of every month.
Location
We provide living accomodations all over Nepal. Depending on your interest and willingness, you ca choose to stay in a variety of different places: in or around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi. You could stay in a secluded village, where people live in a more traditional way and provide for themselves through farming, which is also a great opportunity to explore the real rural Nepal, or you could opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in one of the bustling and fast-growing cities, like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country. Pencils, pens, notebooks and textbooks for the kids are also greatly appreciated, and can be bought for a reasonable price in Kathmandu prior to your departure.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 200€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
FFN welcomes the new Administrative Internship!
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help and try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Volunteers will be involved in the preparation of official FFN documents, writing of articles, taking pictures of the various Workcamps, managing of the FFN website, keeping relations with other organisations around the world, help with the overseeing of volunteering activity in Nepal.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the office, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start on the first Monday of every month.
Location
You will be living with a local family, or at the FFN training centre in Kathmandu.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 150€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
FFN welcomes the new Journalism Internship!
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help and try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Volunteers will be involved in the writing of journalistic articles, the creation of scripts, and the making of a documentary on the various FFN community projects.
They’ll have the chance exploring the various camps with the goal of making videos, taking pictures and writing articles to present ad explain the various FFN activities.
They’ll also have the opportunity of working for FFN’s media partner in Kathmandu, Capital FM, and learn about the organisation and work needed by a private radio station.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the office, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start on the first Monday of every month.
Location
We provide living accomodations all over Nepal. Depending on your interest and willingness, you ca choose to stay in a variety of different places: in or around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi. You could stay in a secluded village, where people live in a more traditional way and provide for themselves through farming, which is also a great opportunity to explore the real rural Nepal, or you could opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in one of the bustling and fast-growing cities, like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, laptop, camera, photographs from your country.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 200€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
Due to a lack of education ad properly trained teachers, the situation of underdeveloped countries like Nepal is more delicate. To educate the Nepali youth we have devised the “Volunteer Teaching Program”, which includes various projects such as Teacher Development and English Teaching for public schools ad Buddhist monasteries.
English is an international language and is regarded as an important factor to compete & succeed in the global job market. Students at community/public schools lack proficiency in English, which can be considered as a reason for their lack of prospects. The teaching volunteers are responsible for teaching students and teachers at community and public schools, to improve their English proficiency. The English Teaching project allows children to practice their spoken English skills and develop proficiency in the English language, through which they can access other literature in the internet world.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help and try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Mainly, the volunteer will be teaching English to children between 6 and 15 years of age.
However, since schools are always in need of teachers, it’s possible for the volunteer to also teach Math, Science and Computer Science.
In Nepal school goes from 10 am to 4 pm.
The volunteer will teach 3-5 classes each day, with each class lasting 45 minutes.
Saturdays are holidays, and Fridays are half-holidays.
When not in school, you’ll share your everyday life with the host family.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the school, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start the first Friday of every month.
Location
We provide living accomodations all over Nepal. Depending on your interest and willingness, you ca choose to stay in a variety of different places: in or around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi. You could stay in a secluded village, where people live in a more traditional way and provide for themselves through farming, which is also a great opportunity to explore the real rural Nepal, or you could opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in one of the bustling and fast-growing cities, like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country. Pencils, pens, notebooks and textbooks for the kids are also greatly appreciated, and can be bought for a reasonable price in Kathmandu prior to your departure.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 200€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
Indoor and outdoor sports activities can have a positive impact on the metal and physical development of children. Volunteers can organise various indoor and outdoor activities for the underprivileged children and youth of community schools.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help and try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Mainly, the volunteer will be teaching Sports and/or Music to children between 6 and 15 years of age.
However, since schools are always in need of teachers, it’s possible for the volunteer to also teach Math, Science and English.
In Nepal school goes from 10 am to 4 pm.
The volunteer will teach 3-5 classes each day, with each class lasting 45 minutes.
Saturdays are holidays, and Fridays are half-holidays.
When not in school, you’ll share your everyday life with the host family.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the school, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start the first Friday of every month.
Location
We provide living accomodations in the Nepali cities of Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country. Every piece of sports equipment or music instrument you can brig would be greatly appreciated, as equipment is scarce in Nepal.
Pencils, pens, notebooks and textbooks for the kids are also greatly appreciated, and can be bought for a reasonable price in Kathmandu prior to your departure.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 200€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
Waste management has become a real problem for Nepal.
The country lacks a proper education on the issue, and people are used to throwing trash around without regard for the environment. FFN instituted Waste Management programs with the purpose of raising the issue and educating Nepali people on the benefits of correct waste management, and achieving the goal of a clean Nepal by teaching them about composite and recycling.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help and try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Volunteers will work in schools, to teach children the correct ways of managing waste, and the benefits a correct waste management system.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the office, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start the first Friday of every month.
Location
We provide living accomodations all over Nepal. Depending on your interest and willingness, you ca choose to stay in a variety of different places: in or around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi. You could stay in a secluded village, where people live in a more traditional way and provide for themselves through farming, which is also a great opportunity to explore the real rural Nepal, or you could opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in one of the bustling and fast-growing cities, like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country. Material such as pens, pencils, notebooks and textbooks for local kids would be greatly appreciated, and can be bought for a reasonable price in Kathmandu before departing for the camp.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 500€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English
Summary
The socio-economic status of women in Nepal is very poor. They face discrimination in every aspect of society. Most Nepali women, especially in rural areas, do not have their own identity and are generally known by their husband’s identity. These women are regarded as economically unproductive and don’t have any role in decision making.
With this program we want to support the empowerment of women in Nepal, and help them become adequately and appropriately educated about their rights.
Background
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. Years of political conflict, poverty ad lack of education have prevented the nepalese people from getting the chances they deserve. At the Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN), we believe it’s our responsibility to help and try to improve those conditions, but improvements take time. To better a society you must first live in it. In order to change a country’s conditions you must first experience those conditions firsthand. Only after experiencing them you can share your knowledge through teaching, sharing ad interacting, which can in turn have a lasting effect on the local population. You might discover that living with a local family and adjusting to the Nepali lifestyle will have a lasting effect on you too.
Work
Volunteers in this project will conduct various trainings, hands-on activities, income generation and skill development workshops, documentation, etc.
Accomodations
You will live with a Nepali family close to the school, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak english.
Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities (squat toilet, shower, kitchen, etc). Most families DO NOT have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your ow room ad the family will respect your privacy. In order to make the most of your experience in Nepal, we encourage to interact and socialise as much as possible with your host family ad take part in their daily activities. You’ll fid cities to be more similar to your country, while in the countryside many nepalis grow their own vegetables and typically ow cows, buffalos, goats or chickens.
You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am ad diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realise that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.
When and for how long?
Long term volunteering lasts 2 to 5 months. It takes some time to get used to the different lifestyle, so we advise to stay for as long as possible.
Camps start on the first Monday of every month.
Location
We provide living accomodations all over Nepal. Depending on your interest and willingness, you ca choose to stay in a variety of different places: in or around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi. You could stay in a secluded village, where people live in a more traditional way and provide for themselves through farming, which is also a great opportunity to explore the real rural Nepal, or you could opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in one of the bustling and fast-growing cities, like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What to bring
Seasonal clothing, sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, mosquito net, music player, reading material, photographs from your country.
Before the project
Before your project starts, we strongly advise that you attend our 3-day orientation seminar at the Training Center in Kathmandu, which aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes and much more. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of every month, but can be arranged according to each volunteer’s travel itineraries.
During the orientation you’ll be staying at our dormitory in Kathmandu along with the other volunteers waiting to go to their respective placements. Every morning and evening you’ll eat together with FFN staff.
Also, a full day culture ad heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18yo.
No formal education is required, but relevant qualifications are very much appreciated.
Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.
Safety issues
Nepal is a very safe country, and at the moment there is NO political conflict. Eve during the conflict, Nepal was ever unsafe for volunteers; we hosted several volunteers from around the world during that period. All our log term projects are located in safe areas. You will stay with families that have hosted volunteers before, and you will be regularly in contact with FFN members. However, problems or misunderstandings may arise if you’re not respectful of the culture you’ll be living in.
Below are some important points to take into consideration:
- You might stay in places where medical facilities are not as close as you’re used to.
- Don’t walk alone at night, and brig someone trustworthy if you ever feel unsafe.
- Don’t walk alone in forests or any other isolated areas. Be careful near rivers, as they usually have strong currents. Don’t go around with strangers, or people who were not introduced by FFN or the host family. Don’t carry around huge amounts of money.
- Write down the contact information of the family you’ll be staying with (host father’s name, address and phone number) and share it with someone in your home country.
- Avoid alcohol or drugs, as the host family might be culturally sensitive towards those things.
- Don’t enter the host family’s praying room or the kitchen without permission.
- Communicate; feel free to talk with your host family about any discomfort or problems you may have regarding your stay, room and food (tell your host family about your likes and dislikes, and let them know whether you’re vegetarian or not).
- Don’t forget to tell your host family if you’re planning to eat out at least 2-3 hours before
- Don’t leave lights o in your room. Resources are very scarce in Nepal.
- Keep your room tidy and clean.
- Ask permission to your host family before using bicycles, radios, soap, detergents, TV’s or books that may be in your room (repair or fix items you may accidentally break).
- Keep your room locked every time you’re out or away from home.
- Wash your own clothes and plates.
- Don’t expect any western food when staying with your host family.
- All modern means of communication are available in Nepal (internet, phone, etc); Prepaid mobile SIM cards are easily available, but in the countryside reception is not always great.
Fee
Office registration fee: 250€ – To be paid at the FFN office, covers airport pick up and drop off, 3 days orientation in Kathmandu, transportation from Kathmandu to the camp and back.
Extra fee: 200€/month – To bee paid either to the local coordinator or to the FFN, covers meals and accommodation during your stay in Nepal.
Language
English