Orphanage Intern in Nepal
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer • Winter • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults Subject Areas • Education		Quick Look • Location: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and rural villages - Nepal • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Help empower children through education and compassion. Orphanage volunteers focus on educational training for the children. This training will consist primarily of English language classes. Besides teaching, the orphanages operate several creative programs. Volunteers' active participation in programs such as health education, games, drawing and painting is encouraged. With such a variety, the orphanage allows and encourages volunteers to explore a meaningful approach to service. Every year, hundreds of children leave their poor villages and arrive in small and big cities, in search of work. Most of these children are deprived of educational and other opportunities. After coming to cities, most of them work as child laborers in restaurants, hotels, and factories. Education can empower children to challenge a life of further poverty and exploitation. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the internship to ensure that they can receive credit for it at their home institution. Eligibility All applicants should have: a desire to help the people of Nepal, flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Housing varies based on the placement location. During the volunteering stage of the placement, housing typically consists of a home stay with a local host family. This is a great opportunity for volunteers to learn experientially about Nepali culture and family life. Volunteers can expect pleasant yet modest accommodations. Program Costs 1 month- $1,310 Each additional month costs $100 1 week Himalayan trek- $275 Costs Include:  Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement, World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions, Airport pick-up and drop-off, All in-country travel and coordination, Nepali food and accommodations, Support from local World Endeavors representatives, Two weeks of Nepal language and culture training, Cultural activities such as village visits, community stay, and traditional dance, Visit to Chitwan National Park and an elephant safari, Volunteer placement, 24X7 Emergency phone support, Post-placement packet including important re-entry information. Dates 1st, 8th, 16th or the 23rd of each month. Contact World Endeavors 2518 29th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 USA Tel: 612-729-3400 Fax: 612-729-3401 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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