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  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Completely Flexible - You decide your arrival and departure dates.

Description: Thousands of Nepali children are orphans, and the numbers have been rising in recent years. ELI has been working closely with a few orphanages in the Kathmandu Valley. ELI Orphanage Volunteers work as activity coordinators: Playing with the children, mentoring, coordinating games, teaching an English or art class, and giving these children some much needed attention. The children range in age from toddlers to teenagers. This is a great placement for independent, up-beat volunteers who like to have fun and want to make a difference in the lives of little ones! Volunteers typically volunteer 6 hours a day at the orphanage (afternoons are the busiest), and then you have evenings and weekends free to trek in the Himalayas, rent a boat in Pokhara, or ride elephants in Chitwan National Park - it really is a spectacular destination!

Qualifications / Skills Needed:
- An open mind
- The desire to learn about and respect Nepali culture
- Flexibility
- Playfulness
- Resourcefulness
- An inkling for adventure!

Language: English

Cost in US$: Costs vary depending on duration. Please contact us for details

Cost Includes: Program Fee Includes: Airport pickup, orientation, day tour of local sights, walking tour of your neighborhood, and placement coordination. Daily Fee Covers: Accommodations with a local host family in a nice house with many western amenities, 2 meals a day, free internet access at the club house in Thamel, and 24 hour in-country support by our local office.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: childcare/children, community centers, community development, education, English teaching, home visit, literacy, orphans, playgrounds, social services, social work, street kids, teaching, youth and youth development

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range: 18-70

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001