Special Needs Volunteer in Nepal

The school timings are from 10.00 am to 15.00 pm, and you will work with classes suited to your skills and knowledge. Your working day will, primarily, include such activities as preparing lesson plans, engaging with the children, as well as sharing your ideas and skills with local teaching staff.

You will arrive on Sunday and have plenty of time to relax and be refreshed ahead of your exciting week as an Education Project in Kathmandu!

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday to Friday

• Breakfast
• Special Needs Volunteer project  2-3 hours
• Lunch
• Special Needs Volunteer project  2-3 hours
• Dinner

Please note: This schedule can be changed depending on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Evenings and Weekends

At the end of your day as a Special Needs Volunteer, you can choose to explore the area or simply relax with new friends back at your accommodation. Many of our volunteers enjoy mixing with their new volunteer friends during the week and plan their weekend adventures together!

Places to Visit

Shopping in Kathmandu is fun!  Thamel is a tourist hotspot, where shoppers can find Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian artefacts, wood carvings, handicraft and unique clothing. There are also several malls for picking up fashionable clothing and grocery stores offering everything from wine to breakfast cereals. And if dining out is your thing, you can have a dish from a different country every night, with many restaurants serving local and international dishes!

Our accommodation is comfortable with basic facilities and gender-based dorms. Inside, there is a mini library where you can read, as well as dining and lounge areas where you can hang out with your fellow volunteers. Further, the centre has a beautiful garden to relax in – perfect for sociable evenings! Importantly, be aware that there is a curfew of 22.30 at the house, to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Further, no alcohol is permitted in the centre.

Food

Nepalese food is delicious, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. We provide three meals a day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends, and our meals are a mix of Western and Nepalese food. Whilst vegetarian options are available every day, you can also expect to have a chicken dish about once a week. Alternatively, you can also choose to eat out at any of the local restaurants. In addition, there is a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store food and beverages.

Facilities

Our house is five kilometres away from the city centre, where you can find anything you might need. Further, the nearest ATM and supermarket are only a 15-minute walk away from our accommodation.

Transportation

From this location we provide free transport to your next program at the following location(s):

• Buddhist Monastery
• Kavre
• Mate
• Pokhara

Please note – transport for your own outings is not included.

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