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Volunteer in Kathmandu Nepal - Volunteering Abroad Opportunities

Volunteer Abroad in Kathmandu Nepal: is a captivating place. It is the capital and largest city of Nepal, and offers visitors a mix of the modern life and ancient culture. The city is situated in Kathmandu Valley , along with the cities of Patan and Bhaktapur where our other volunteer programs are located. A visit to Kathmandu is like stepping back into the 12th century. Parts of this bustling city are very crowded and run down, and other areas are architecturally stunning and home to numerous notable Hindi and Buddhist temples, monkeys, and ancient buildings.

Kathmandu is the gateway to the Himalayans and attracts hikers and climbers from around the world. There are numerous things to see and do around Kathmandu. Among the highlights are the Three Goddesses Temple, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Mahakala Temple, Pasupatinath and Bodhnath and shopping and bargaining around the touristy Thamel area.

Today, Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, most people living on less than $1000 a year. Almost 80% of the population still makes a living from agriculture. The rate of unemployment is almost 50% and poverty levels are very rampant. Nepal’s youth is quite large, accounting for almost half of the population. Many children (mainly girls) are orphaned, abandoned, homeless and living on the streets. Our programs in Kathmandu work with an orphanage home to over 100 girl, providing meals, a place to live and vocation skills to create a better future. Join us today!

With a stunning backdrop of the tallest mountain peaks in the world, warm hospitable people and old world charm, Kathmandu is a exciting place to visit and volunteer. Take a step back in time, volunteer in Nepal.

We offer the following programs in Kathmandu:

Program Length: 1 to 24 weeks
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations:  Home stay.
Meals: Yes, 3 meals a day
Requirements: 17 years or older, an open mind to new adventures.

Child Care Centers

In Kathmandu our volunteers support two local children's centers. These programs operate as day care/educational centers for poor children of the community. The centers offer free services for extremely poor families that work in the local factory.

The number of children attending each day often depends, but typically there are 25-30 children each day. One center cares for infants to 3yrs old toddlers. The other placement is older children up to 6yrs old. This is a fun, but tiring placement. Volunteers spend most days chasing toddlers, holding babies, changing diapers, feeding children, some more chasing and helping the staff with the care of these adorable little children.

Volunteers can practice English with the older children, arrrange games, read stories. Prior experience not necessary, volunteers should have a lot of patience, an open mind and a sense of compassion.

Woman’s Support Projects

Despite significant progress in the status of Nepali women, following the political changes in 1990, equality remains elusive. In fact, the current conflict has worsened their situation. Although some constitutional and administrative provisions have been adopted to ensure women's equality, discrimination persists in practice. Statistics revel a grim picture: Nepali women are worse off than most other women in the world. In a global comparison of the status and women, based on indicators of health, marriage and children, education, employment, social equality and political participation Nepal received one of the lowest scores. Our volunteer projects provide theopportunity to help the destitute women in Nepal by giving them support, guidance and training.

As a volunteer, you will work with the local woman’s group by teaching English; help to initiate income generating activities and to create sustainable solutions to the challenges the woman face on a day to day basis. You can assist in training woman in several life and income generating skills and to carry out research to find alternative solutions to fight poverty. Volunteers assist with health education such as HIV/AIDS, child rearing, nutrition, yoga, and sanitation, sewing, bead work, pig farming and other community outreach programs. Volunteers also write grant letters to mobilize resources to assist in the procurement of equipment, materials and supplies needed for income generating activities. No specific requirements except willingness and enthusiasm to help women. The mission on this program is to help foster the growth of independent, self-sufficient, decision-making women, by encouraging self empowerment.

Program Includes:

Airport transportation on arrival, in-country orientation and project briefing with ABV Project Director, placement in program, Meals and accommodations with a local host family nearby to the project site, Support of on-site Project Director, departure transfer at the end of the program.

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