Provide your support in nurseries and schools in Nepal, in the city of Kathmandu. You will assist the local staff in their daily tasks and teach children various subjects such as English, as well as organize fun and engaging activities!
You can choose between 2 teaching programs: the first in a nursery with children aged 3 to 6, and the second in a school with older children.
Whether you join the nursery or school project, your role is to support the local staff. Here are some of the volunteers tasks:
You will have the freedom to use various teaching methods, ranging from structured lessons based on the curriculum to interactive learning through conversation, music, arts, and games.
Subjects may include English, mathematics, history, science, geography, computer science, and environmental awareness.
From Monday to Friday, you will give 4 to 5 lessons per day. Here are the various tasks you will carry out in a day:
This program is available all year round.
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 800 € |
3 weeks | 1025 € |
4 weeks | 1300 € |
5 weeks | 1575 € |
6 weeks | 1850 € |
7 weeks | 2025 € |
8 weeks | 2300 € |
9 weeks | 2475 € |
10 weeks | 2750 € |
11 weeks | 3025 € |
12 weeks | 3300 € |
You will be accommodated in a house with other volunteers, in shared rooms (4–6 people). The house has a bathroom (towels are not provided). Laundry facilities are available at an extra cost. A kitchen with a refrigerator is available, as well as a garden where you can spend time with other participants.
Wi-Fi is available in the common area.
The accommodation is located five kilometers from the city center of Kathmandu, where you can find everything you might need. There are many taxis and other forms of transport around the accommodation. You can easily catch one from the main road to get to the city center.
There are also several ATMs nearby. The nearest ATM and supermarket are about a 15-minute walk from the accommodation.
You’ll find lovely local cafés, grocery stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and restaurants near the accommodation.
Three meals a day on weekdays and two meals a day on weekends are included.
Meals are a mix of Western and Nepalese cuisine, mainly vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can expect a chicken dish about once a week.
Meals can be adjusted to meet your specific dietary requirements – please let us know in advance.
You’ll be able to enjoy weekends and your free time exploring the area and immersing yourself in Nepalese culture. Many activities and excursions are available:
– Hikes and treks in the Annapurna region.
– Visit the Annapurna Mountain in the Himalayas and Lake Phewa Tal.
– Rafting and kayaking in the white waters of the Trisuli or Seti rivers.
– Mountain biking and canyoning.
– Visit temples such as the Tal Bahari Temple, also known as the jewel of the Himalayas.
– Discover culinary specialties: Daal Bhat (red lentil soup), momos (vegetable or meat dumplings), and many more.
– Visit Kathmandu and the Thamel district, full of Nepalese, Tibetan, and Indian handicrafts, wood carvings, local crafts, and unique clothing.
For any international project, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness and repatriation, including civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For full protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online via this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which gives you a 5% discount.
If you choose another insurance provider, we will ask you to send us a copy of your insurance certificate in English.
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Of course! Whatever your academic track, you can take part.
Our 10th-grade internships abroad cover a wide range of areas that positively impact local communities. You can choose to take part in:
Our projects are selected to ensure safety. Families benefit from a reassuring environment and supervised activities. The days are designed to include both children and adults, with a flexible pace and shared moments of discovery.
Yes! For families who want to travel together, we offer programs specifically designed to welcome children from 4, 10, or 15 years old, depending on the project. Our program pages indicate whether they are family-friendly, or you can contact our team to learn more.
You’ll stay together in accommodation with private rooms, in shared houses, or in comfortable local hostels.
