VSN Nepal Volunteer Program in Nepal
VSN Nepal- Volunteer Society Nepal
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer • Winter • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • High School • Parent and Child • Adults Subject Areas • Agricultural Economics • Anthropology • Development Studies • Environmental Health • Environmental Management • Environmental Science • Environmental Studies • Family and Home Studies • High School Program • Medicine • Nursing • Nutrition • Occupational Health • Oriental Medicine • Social Sciences • Social Work		Quick Look • Location: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Solukhumbu and Dhulikhel - Nepal • Language of Instruction: English Overview A team of development workers, including social activists and ex-overseas and national volunteers founded Volunteer Society Nepal in 2002.From the early stages of development, Volunteer Society Nepal has been mobilizing international and local volunteers in various programs, providing relevant training and working experience in marginalized communities, and contributing to overall sustainable development efforts in Nepal. Additionally, Volunteer Society Nepal has developed a school building construction program to benefit some of these communities, which are often desperately lacking facilities. VSN Nepal is also involved in supporting some of the more unfortunate children of the country, in an effort to improve their education and development at the grass roots level, by awarding scholarships and sponsorship for primary and secondary schools and strengthening community organizational capabilities. VSN Nepal has begun a concentrated effort to help develop the managerial and organizational capacities of local institutions, communities, and individuals, to increase the number of self-sustainable improvements through construction, health, environmental and education projects throughout economically disadvantaged areas of Nepal. VSN Nepal continues to grow, and has currently developed a comprehensive program of providing basic health services, raising awareness on environmental and sanitation issues, and providing girls' scholarships and sponsorships in some needy areas of Nepal. VSN Nepal Volunteer Programmes in Nepal offer a unique volunteering opportunity for individuals, couples, groups, students and experts, as well as senior and youth professionals from all over the world to make a contribution to Nepali society. At the same time volunteers experience the rich culture, natural splendour and daily life of Nepal, one of the most beautiful countries of the world. The mission and objective of the VSN Nepal Volunteer Program in Nepal is to encourage and invite International/ National volunteers to contribute to community development, education development, as well as health and environmental activities of the Nepali people. Our programs in Nepal promote the volunteering opportunity in Nepal for individuals to build international links and mutual friendship, through a global partnership. It is our belief that through hard-work and positive thinking, we can all help to improve cultural tolerance and encourage world peace. Eligibility Candidates should be minimum 18 years old hard-work and positive thinking Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs Two weeks USD300 One month USD 550 Two months USD 750 Three months USD 950 Four months USD 1150 Five months USD 1350 Costs Include:  You don't have to make any types of payment before your arrival; the fee is to be paid on the same day or next day of your arrival at the VSN Office in Kathmandu and can be paid in Nepali rupees, American Dollars, Pounds Sterling or euro in Cash. Unfortunately we are unable to accept payment in instalments. The program fee covers:  Supporting Community Hospital / school education support programme  All administration  Nepali language and cultural training  Transportation airport-placement-airport  Expenses for sight seeing  Accommodation and meals during training and placement  Regular support and from VSN staff  Scholarship for students  Saving for upcoming VSN program Other Costs Apart from the fees, other costs which you should expect to pay include:  Flights from your home to Kathmandu and domestic (if you fly).  Visa. The first 60 days tourist visa costs US$ 30. Extensions are US$ 30 per 30 days with three renewals possible. Your visa can be received at Kathmandu airport and is payable in a number of foreign currencies.  Vaccinations. Please check with your General Practitioner or local travel clinic to ensure you have the appropriate vaccinations.  Travel insurance.  Sundries whilst in Nepal. A weekly budget of up to US$ 20 should be sufficient cater for all your other expenses like bottled water, personal items, beverages and entertainment.  Airport tax. This is payable upon leaving Kathmandu airport and is approximately US$ 23. Dates Jan 1st, Jan 16th Feb 1st, Feb 16th Mar 1st, Mar 16th Apr 1st, Apr 16th May 1st, May 16th Jun 1st, Jun 16th July 1st, July16th Aug 1st, Aug 16th Sept 1st, Sep 16th Oct 1st, Oct 16th Nov 1st, Nov 16th Dec 1st, Dec 16th Contact Volunteer Society Nepal Pepsicola Townplanning Kathmandu Nepal Tel: 097716222136 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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