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  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

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

Description: Help empower children through education and compassion. Orphanage volunteers focus on educational training for 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.

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

Travel Types: 4th World Studies, Camping, Climbing, Eco Tours, Environmental Studies, Mountaineering, Native Culture Studies, Nature Tours, Rafting, Tours and Trekking

Intern Types: Anthropology, Education, Humanities, Interdisciplinary, International Relations, Linguistics and Social Work

Language: English

Cost Includes: * Pre-departure handbook to prepare you for your placement * World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions * Airport pick-up and drop-off * Nepali food and accommodations * Support from local World Endeavors representatives * Two weeks of Nepal language and culture training (for placements of 6 weeks or longer) * Volunteer placement

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: childcare/children, education, English teaching, health education, orphans, teaching, tutor, youth and youth development

Typical Volunteer: World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteers to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals.

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.