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  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Programs available throughout the year

Description: Help shape young lives in Nepal through teaching and listening. Volunteers teach English to elementary school children ranging in age from 6-13 years. Many schools lack the funding to provide effective English language training. Native or fluent English speakers with or without formal teaching experience can contribute greatly to a child's educational development.

Most schools in Nepal follow fixed courses for teaching English. Volunteers teach school courses in collaboration with local English teachers. Volunteers are also encouraged to coordinate additional activities such as games, painting, health education, or other activities. Volunteers typically teach 2-3 hours a day for six days a week.

Highlights: Activities:
Volunteers will visit Royal Chitwan National Park in the sub-tropical lowlands of the inner Terai, where they will participate in many incredible activities. On an elephant-back safari, volunteers will pass through dense jungle in search of exotic birds, antelope, rhinos, crocodiles, and Bengal tigers. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the local Tharu people through a visit to the Tharu village, the Tharu Museum, and a Tharu cultural dance program.

For programs of 6 weeks or longer, a two week language and culture orientation is included.   Participants for less than 6 weeks will receive a shorter orientation of 3-4 days.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: Applicants should have:
* A desire to help the children of Nepal
* Flexibility
* Self-motivation
* An openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn

English teaching or ESL experience or certification is desired but not mandatory.

Language: English

Cost Includes: - 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 - Visit to Chitwan National Park - Volunteer placement - 24X7 Emergency phone support - Post-placement packet including important re-entry information. Not Included: - Round-trip airfare to Nepal - Visa expenses and airport taxes - Personal expenses

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: childcare/children, education, health education, primary education, public education, teaching, youth and youth development

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. .

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

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