Volunteer in Nepal
Discover International Volunteer HQ’s incredible Nepal volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Nepal volunteer projects, including Childcare, Teaching, Medical, Construction, Women’s Education, NGO Support and Sustainable Agriculture. Volunteer work in Nepal is located in Kathmandu, Chitwan, Chitlang and Pokhara. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 127,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Nepal.
Highlights:
- 11 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $275 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, breakfast and dinner and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in homestays in Kathmandu, Chitwan, Chitlang and Pokhara
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Incredible travel and tour add-ons, including the famous Everest Base Camp Trek and Hatha Yoga Retreat
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in Nepal
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $275
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in childcare centers
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help childcare centers around Kathmandu with early stages of education and entertainment, fostering an appetite for learning and fun in local children.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $275
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in childcare centers
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Assist with lessons and games in childcare centers around the popular tourist town of Pokhara. Provide enthusiasm and care for local children, as well as casual exposure to the English language.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $325
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Various locations in Nepal
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help with construction and maintenance around educational facilities across Nepal. Well suited to fit and eager volunteers who enjoy physical, hands-on work.
Protects animals
4-8 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $415
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based at an elephant sanctuary in Chitwan
- Voluteers aged 16+ and families
Conserve elephant populations by looking after rescued, old and injured elephants at a sanctuary in Chitwan. You'll also help educate local schools, communities and international travelers about the challenges elephants face for tourism.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Set Program Fee of $485
- Set duration of 1 week
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in communities in Nepal
- Volunteers aged 18+
A project designed for volunteer groups, involving roving outreach campaigns delivering basic healthcare in local communities. Campaigns are customizable to your experience and specialty and aim to bring health services to locals in the comfort of their own neighborhoods.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in hospitals and clinics in Nepal
- Volunteers aged 18+
Observe and assist local physicians and nurses across hospitals in Nepal. Volunteers can contribute to a range of departments, though hands-on tasks are unlikely.
Supports community development
4-8 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $665
- Duration: 4 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based with NGOs in Nepal
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Provide assistance to NGOs working in important community-based initiatives in youth and women’s empowerment, education, environment & conservation, health and more.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $275
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in specialist day care centers
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Help to provide care and education in day care centers for children with special needs. Students are aged between 3-16 and react well to upbeat, enthusiastic volunteers.
Conserves the environment
4-8 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $535
- Duration: 3 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based on farms in Nepal
- Voluteers aged 16+ and families
Assist local crop and livestock farmers with seasonal aspects of their operation. Be immersed in rural communities and help to implement sustainable farming strategies.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $275
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in schools across Nepal
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Provide valued input as a fluent English speaker in lessons in both public and private schools across Nepal.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $275
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in education centers
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Assist education centers for women who did not complete high school qualifications, but want another chance. Volunteers focus on teaching English, which boosts job prospects and helps with cultural understanding.
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