Programma di volontariato speciale di 1 settimana in Nepal

Overview

Partecipa al programma speciale di volontariato a breve termine di 1 settimana a Kathmandu, Nepal, con Volunteering Solutions e contribuisci in modo efficace alla ristrutturazione delle scuole e a renderle più adatte ai bambini. In un arco di tempo di una sola settimana, questo sarebbe il modo migliore per esplorare il Nepal e fare la differenza. Questa opportunità di volontariato è pensata per studenti delle scuole superiori/universitari, viaggiatori in anno sabbatico e backpacker, nonché per famiglie che non vedono l'ora di provare qualcosa di diverso e unico.

Un piccolo paese senza sbocco sul mare circondato dalle possenti montagne dell'Himalaya, il Nepal è senza dubbio uno dei paesi più belli del mondo, noto per la sua bellezza naturale incontaminata e lo spirito imperituro della sua gente. Anche se non molti lo sanno, il Nepal è quella terra propizia in cui nacque Buddha. Viaggiare in questo paese e fare volontariato per la gente sarebbe un'esperienza arricchente per tutti.

Itinerary

Giorno 1: Arrivo a Kathmandu e serata culturale

Benvenuti a Kathmandu, la capitale del Nepal. Incontrerete il nostro coordinatore all'aeroporto che vi accompagnerà all'alloggio a Kathmandu, seguito da un rinfresco e una breve sessione di orientamento sul programma del viaggio.
Un'emozionante danza tradizionale e una cena attendono i partecipanti la sera, per dare il via a un viaggio indimenticabile in Nepal.

Pernottamento in una casa/guest house per volontari a Kathmandu.
Pasti: Cena

Giorno 2: Tour della città di Kathmandu

Il secondo giorno inizia con un tour della città di Kathmandu e comprende visite al Tempio di Pashupatinath, Durbar Square e Boudha. Mentre Durbar Square, un sito patrimonio mondiale dell'UNESCO, è un luogo imperdibile e difficile da perdere nel cuore della capitale Kathmandu, il Tempio di Pashupatinath e Boudha sono siti di importanza religiosa a Kathmandu.

Pernottamento in una guest house a Kathmandu.
Pasti: BD

Giorno 3: Programma di volontariato a Kathmandu

Inizierai a lavorare sul sito del progetto da oggi. Collocato in una scuola/centro comunitario locale, potrai rinnovare il centro che si rivolge ai bambini delle comunità svantaggiate e dipingere murales e opere d'arte insieme a loro. Tutto il materiale sarà fornito e potrai aiutare a dare un nuovo aspetto fresco alle aule scolastiche.
Sarà una grande opportunità di apprendimento per te, poiché lavorerai in squadra con gli altri volontari.

Attività facoltativa

La sera, puoi imparare a fare il Momo. Il Momo è un raviolo fatto di farina multiuso e ripieno di carne o verdure. Ispirato ai ravioli tibetani, il piatto è uno street food nepalese molto popolare. In Nepal, il tipo più comune di momo è il momo buff (di bufalo), seguito dal momo di pollo.

Pernottamento in una guest house a Kathmandu.
Pasti: BD

GIORNO 4 – Giorno 7: Continua con il lavoro di volontariato a Kathmandu

Continuerai il tuo lavoro a scuola, aggiungendo le tue idee creative e creando un ambiente perfetto per i bambini. Puoi scrivere lettere e numeri sui muri, in modo che i bambini possano vederli e imparare. Dovrai trovare cosa di nuovo puoi fare! Una volta terminato il programma, sarai sicuramente soddisfatto del tuo contributo.

Pernottamento in una guest house a Kathmandu.
Pasti: BD

(Il 5° giorno c'è un tour facoltativo per esplorare Patan
Puoi scegliere di viaggiare ed esplorare la splendida città storica di Patan e immergerti nelle vibrazioni del vecchio mondo.)

Giorno 8 - Fine del programma

Ora che questo incredibile viaggio volge al termine, è tempo di tornare a casa (o di continuare le tue avventure su strada!).

Pasti: B

Project Requirement

I volontari devono avere almeno 17 anni al momento dell'adesione al progetto. Devi avere una mente aperta e un atteggiamento flessibile per lavorare in un ambiente nuovo e diverso. Il volontario dovrebbe portare energia ed entusiasmo per fare la differenza. I partecipanti devono essere in forma e in buona salute al momento dell'adesione al programma. I partecipanti non devono avere condanne penali e devono fornire un rapporto di controllo dei precedenti penali pulito. Per i partecipanti di età inferiore ai 18 anni che aderiscono al programma sarà richiesto un modulo di consenso dei genitori.

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Living

È nostro dovere rendere il tuo soggiorno confortevole e piacevole, quindi nel momento in cui atterrerai in Nepal ci prenderemo cura di te. Dall'organizzazione dei trasferimenti aeroportuali alla fornitura di una sistemazione confortevole, al clubbed con pasti a tua scelta oltre all'assistenza con i tour del fine settimana, cerchiamo di servirti il meglio.

Trasferimento aeroportuale

I volontari vengono prelevati dall'aeroporto internazionale Tribhuvan di Kathmandu da un membro dello staff di coordinamento locale. I volontari che saranno già in Nepal verranno accolti dallo staff in un punto d'incontro designato e deciso in anticipo.

Alloggio

L'alloggio è fornito su base condivisa in un hotel/pensione a Kathmandu. Le sistemazioni sono pulite e garantiscono un soggiorno confortevole durante il periodo di volontariato in Nepal. Tutti gli alloggi dispongono di acqua corrente, elettricità e tutti i servizi di base disponibili. Le sistemazioni dispongono di docce con acqua calda per gli inverni ed è disponibile la connessione internet wifi. Presso l'hotel sono disponibili anche camere private a un costo aggiuntivo.

L'alloggio è situato in una posizione molto centrale ed è a cinque minuti dalla famosa zona di Thamel.

Orientamento

Un orientamento e un briefing saranno forniti dal coordinatore locale del programma. Copriamo aree come cultura, saluti, luoghi, trasporti ecc. Inizia la tua esperienza di volontariato partecipando alla settimana di orientamento alla cultura linguistica di 1 settimana a Kathmandu .

Pasti

Due pasti nepalesi (colazione e cena) saranno forniti a tutti i volontari a seconda del programma di lavoro. La colazione consiste tipicamente di pane, burro, marmellata, panino, tè, ecc. I pasti tipici forniti includono Dal (lenticchie), riso, verdure, pollo e carne ecc. Il pasto base per la maggior parte dei nepalesi è il dal bhat, che consiste in zuppa di lenticchie (dal), riso (bhat) e verdure al curry (tarkari). Se hai esigenze dietetiche particolari, puoi comunicarcelo in anticipo e possiamo fare del nostro meglio per soddisfarlo.

Durante il tuo tempo libero

Nei fine settimana i volontari di solito si recano al Parco Nazionale di Chitwan per fare un safari o nella bellissima città di Pokhara. Nei giorni feriali, le serate sono gratuite e i volontari di solito si ritrovano a Thamel, una famosa zona turistica per backpacker con numerosi bar e ristoranti o esplorano alcune delle attrazioni più famose di Kathmandu.

Dates

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Costs

Duration	Program Fee	Choose your currency
1 Week	$450

Please Note: An application fee of is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. A 5% international banking fee is charged for credit card payments of program fee in USD/AUD.

Cosa è incluso

Tutti i trasferimenti e trasporti come da programma
Tutti gli alloggi come da programma
Supporto della squadra locale
Tutti i pasti come indicato (B=colazione, L=pranzo, D=cena)
Tutti i biglietti d'ingresso in tour
Costo per il progetto/materiali del progetto
Coordinamento dei lavori di servizio
Guida e supporto prima della partenza

cosa non è incluso

Biglietto aereo internazionale/nazionale
Vaccinazioni
Qualsiasi quota di iscrizione al monumento
Tasse di visto
Eventuali spese personali
Pasti non menzionati

FAQ's

Application and Program Details

When should I apply for the volunteer programs in Nepal?: VolSol recommends all its volunteers to apply for the desired programs well in advance. Our major booking seasons are from January to July and September to December.

As we have limited spots available in our programs and serve on first come first basis, it is strongly recommended to apply for the program and book your spots well in advance. You can book your spot in the program by filling an online form and paying the application fee.

Once you complete your application, your individual 'My Account' will be active in which you will receive your placement confirmation after which you can pay the program fees. You can pay the program fees later as well in installments, but 45 days before the program starts.
What are the Program Locations in Nepal?: In Nepal, all our volunteering programs as well the accommodations are based in and around the capital city, Kathmandu.
How long will it take to process my application? Will my application be accepted ?: Usually, it takes around 10-12 working days for your application to be processed and placement to be confirmed by our team. After your application is accepted, your placement document will be updated in your ‘My Account’ online and you can view the information in your account. The application acceptance depends on the availability of seats in the project as well as the eligibility criteria of the program (age, skills and experience etc).
When do I need to arrive in Nepal for my program? What will happen once I arrive in Nepal?: All volunteers need to arrive in Kathmandu on the mentioned program starting date.

All volunteers are provided with the airport pick up from the Tribhuvan International Airport (Airport Code: KTM) by the local coordinator or representative. Those who are arriving overland or are already in Nepal will be picked up at? a meeting point decided beforehand.
What will be my usual working hours?: Volunteers usually work for 5 to 6 hours a day, however. It can vary depending on their program. You will have the weekend off so you can go and travel on weekends. However, in some placements, you will need to work on some Saturdays as well.
Are there any necessary requirements to participate in the Nepal volunteer programs?: The minimum age requirement for the programs in Nepal is 17 years. For the Medical program, volunteers must be 18-year-old and above.

He/she should have the flexibility to adjust in new environment and culture.

For Medical Program – Pre-Medical, Medical and Nursing students as well as Medical Professionals are welcome to join. Participants with other qualifications in the medical field such as CAN, EMT can also join the program.

Participants must be in good health.

Volunteers who are 16-year-old are also accepted in the Childcare program in Nepal. However, they need to provide a notarized parental consent form.
Does VolSol provides with a reference or a certificate after program completion?: Yes, we will provide you with the Certificate after successful completion of your program. The certificate is provided on request.
Can I volunteer as part of a group?: Yes, you are welcome to take part in any of the volunteering projects in Nepal as a group. It is a popular destination for group participation. Our Nepal programs have hosted large student groups from around the world including that of schoolies coming for short term volunteering programs. Also, we can design special group programs for groups of 5 or more. Our programs are designed to be safe, affordable and offer a great group volunteering experience to the volunteers.

In our experience of more than 12+ years we have enabled and facilitated volunteer program placements for college groups, university groups, high school groups, group of families, group of couples as well as groups of colleagues.
Does VolSol provides discount if I choose more than one program or if I am a returning volunteer?: If you are planning to come for multiple programs in your trip, you will have to pay the application fees just once. Your application fee is valid for a year's time (from the date of application). You will not have to pay the application fees again if you come within the mentioned time frame.

For our returning volunteers, $50 discount is provided for the application fee for their next VolSol program.

Flights and Visa

Tell me more about Visa for Nepal: Getting a Visa for this little Himalayan nation isn’t difficult in any way. You can get your visa on arrival at Kathmandu Airport itself or alternatively, you can also apply for Nepal Visa at your nearest Nepal Embassy.
What are the recommended inexpensive airline options to reach Nepal?: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is the major international airport serving all flights arriving in Nepal. It is well connected with direct flights from major Asian and Middle Eastern countries. If you are arriving from North America or Europe, you will probably need to book a flight with a stopover at a Middle Eastern city such as Abu Dhabi or Doha.

The major airlines flying into Kathmandu are:

Qatar Airways

Etihad Airlines

Air Arabia

Air India

Air Vistara

Silk Air

Dragon Air

Thai Airways

Fly Dubai

AlJazeera

Accommodation and Living

How do I get to the accommodation and the program location?: Your in-country coordinator will take you to your placement location from the airport and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program, city, culture etc. You will be told about the daily mode of transport that you will need to take to go to your project location. Usually, the projects are within short distance from your accommodations. Some projects are within walking distance while others are a short ride away.
Are there more expenses once I arrive in Nepal?: Nepal is an inexpensive country. It is recommended to get your personal stuff from a proper general store that sells on MRP (Maximum Retail Price). Locals can often quote high prices for souvenirs, try to bargain and you will get a good price. A simple bracelet should not cost you more than 50-100 NC (Nepalese Currency). Food and dining in Nepal are very reasonable. A 10% (flexible) service charge is applicable in dining and lounging areas.
Can I know more about accommodation and food arrangements?: Accommodation is shared on the same gender basis in the home stay/host family which is managed by the VS Nepal in-country coordinator. The accommodations are neat and provide a comfortable stay during your volunteering period in Nepal. The accommodations have running water, electricity and all basic amenities available. Volunteers need to understand that living conditions in Nepal can be different as compared to what you have back at home. You need to be flexible, open minded and adapt to the culture and environment. Living with other like-minded volunteers from around the world is a great experience in itself. Two meals a day are provided to the participants (Breakfast and Dinner).
Can vegetarians be accommodated?: Yes – please do ensure that you inform the local team about your food preference and they can guide you so that you get to taste the best food available out there! Also, please do mention your specific food preference in the application form as well.
Where can I change my money in Nepal? Are there ATMs in Nepal?: There are many money exchange shops in Kathmandu city. The best option is to change your money at the airport counters itself. There are ATMs located all around the capital city, Kathmandu as well.
Would I have free time during my program? Can I do sightseeing during my program?: Typically, volunteers are required to put 5-6 hours every day, 5 days a week. However, work timing is dependent on the project chosen by the volunteers and can vary. You will get free time in the evenings and on the weekends. You can utilize this time to explore the local market streets of Thamel, visit Durbar Square, see evening prayers at the “ghat” of the Pashupatinath Temple and also visit Swayambhu temple. During the weekend, you can visit Chitwan National Park or go visit the famous tourist destination Pokhara.

We encourage our volunteers to travel. We have designed various weekend tours which can be booked under the ‘Add-on Tours’ section in your ‘My Account’. Your in-country coordinator will also help you book and organize the tours once you are in the country.
What should I pack for my trip to Nepal?: We always suggest our volunteers to pack light. Being a country on the lap of the Himalayas, the temperature is usually on the colder side, and we would recommend you to get woolen wears and jackets. Pack comfortable clothes and walk shoes. Nepal is a conservative country with numerous sacred worshipping places where short, tight and revealing clothes wouldn't be allowed.

Health and Safety

Do I need to buy a health insurance?: Yes, for all participants it is mandatory to have a travel medical insurance. To provide the best option to our participants, we offer insurance coverage in collaboration with a leading insurance provider at a very nominal cost.
How safe is Nepal and Kathmandu in particular?: This fabled land of Buddha attracts thousands of travelers from around the world. The country has easily embraced the western culture and is one of the most traveled destinations in the world. Women, especially, can feel relaxed in this country. It is safe to go out in the night; however, avoid the company of strangers. Volunteers are advised to follow the safety guidelines given in the pre-departure handbook as well as told to you by your coordinator during orientation.
What immunizations/vaccinations will I need?: Carry general medicines with you, other than that consult your doctor before flying. We recommend these basic vaccinations for your safety:

Tetanus

Hepatitis A and B

Typhoid

You are also requested to consult your doctor before traveling to Nepal to get a list of recommended vaccinations.

Also, if you have altitude sickness then ask your doctor to prescribe proper medicines.

Connect with Past Volunteers

How can I connect with past Volunteering Solutions Nepal alumni as well as other former and current volunteers?: We encourage volunteers to get in touch with former Volunteering Solutions participants and also other program participants joining our projects. You are recommended to join thehttps://www.facebook.com/VolunteeringSolutions/">; Volunteering Solutions Facebook Page or Facebook">https://www.facebook.com/groups/volunteeringsolutions/">Facebook Group to connect with other participants and our team.

You can also visit the Nepal Program Reviews page to view the testimonials and feedbacks of our past participants.

To read alumni interviews and experiences, visit the ‘Meet">https://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/meet-a-volunteer">Meet a Volunteer’ section on our website.