Child Care Volunteering - Nepal
Location: Pokhara
Start dates: Every week on a Friday
Duration: 2 - 16 weeks
Cost: From £795
Start dates: Every week on a Friday
Duration: 2 - 16 weeks
Cost: From £795
How will I make a difference?
Volunteers are needed to join the team in Nepal to help look after orphans, street children and young children in the Himalayan city of Pokhara.
You can contribute by volunteering on a range of fantastic child care placements at the local:
You can help make a difference to the children by bringing a little more love and fun into their lives and the interaction with foreign volunteers will naturally improve the children’s English and confidence. Volunteers act as a big sister or big brother and be a role model to the children and provide friendship and support.
What will I be doing?
Volunteers usually work five days per week for around four to six hours per day. Child care volunteers in Nepal help with the day to day running of the centres and each day will be different, volunteer may be involved helping the children eat lunch as well as organising activities for the children. Volunteers should come prepared with ideas for activities suitable for children of different ages – think of your favourite playground games, nursery rhymes, stories and arts & crafts sessions!
Volunteers can choose to stay at one child care placement throughout their time in Nepal or arrange to volunteer at a range of the placements. For example you can spend mornings helping at the day care centre then go help at Street Children’s centre in the late afternoon.
Volunteers receive a Nepali language lesson in their first week in Nepal. There will usually be between 2 and 5 volunteers in Pokhara at the same time as you, though there may be less or several more.
More about the project
PoD has been working with the child care centres in Nepal since 2007 and we support them through volunteers as well as financial support through the PoD Charity. PoD has two members of staff who are based in Pokhara. Chrissy is our volunteer manager; she is the first point of call for volunteers and she will be there to support you throughout your time at the project. Phil is our local Nepali placement manager and he will introduce you to your placement. The PoD team support your work through regular team meetings and by being available for informal one to one support when needed.
The Street Children's Centre rescues children from a life on the street. The children here could have run away from home, been abandoned by their families or have grown up on the streets as orphans. The centre is a warm and friendly place and the house mother loves having volunteers over to help her look after the many children.
The orphanage is home to around 15 orphaned and disadvantaged children between 2 and 15 years old. The orphanage uses its limited resources to provide the children with accommodation, food, education and support. The child care centres allow low to middle income families to work while their children are at a day care centre in a safe and secure environment. The nurseries are located in local community schools.
Location and free time
Child Care volunteers in Nepal are based in Pokhara which is a beautiful city in the Himalayas situated by a tranquil lake. Volunteers live in the area of Lakeside which is in close proximity to restaurants, internet cafes and shops. This project location is ideal for those wanting to relax and admire the surrounding mountains and is also perfect for anyone wanting to explore the Himalayas after their time volunteering. Pokhara is the base for many adventure activities including paragliding, white-water rafting, kayaking and trekking.
Volunteer accommodation
Volunteers live in a family run guesthouse owned by a lovely lady called Bindu which is located in Lakeside, the part of Pokhara where most travellers stay. Volunteers will have their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
You'll get to know Bindu and her family and they are always around to help you out. Accommodation is basic but clean and comfortable with electricity and running water - though these can be unreliable in Nepal!
What's included and where your money goes
Child Protection
All volunteers are required to have a criminal records check, which we will arrange with you.
Prices
2 weeks - £795
Volunteers are needed to join the team in Nepal to help look after orphans, street children and young children in the Himalayan city of Pokhara.
You can contribute by volunteering on a range of fantastic child care placements at the local:
- Orphanage
- Street Children’s centre
- Day care centre for babies and young children
- Nursery classes in primary schools
You can help make a difference to the children by bringing a little more love and fun into their lives and the interaction with foreign volunteers will naturally improve the children’s English and confidence. Volunteers act as a big sister or big brother and be a role model to the children and provide friendship and support.
What will I be doing?
Volunteers usually work five days per week for around four to six hours per day. Child care volunteers in Nepal help with the day to day running of the centres and each day will be different, volunteer may be involved helping the children eat lunch as well as organising activities for the children. Volunteers should come prepared with ideas for activities suitable for children of different ages – think of your favourite playground games, nursery rhymes, stories and arts & crafts sessions!
Volunteers can choose to stay at one child care placement throughout their time in Nepal or arrange to volunteer at a range of the placements. For example you can spend mornings helping at the day care centre then go help at Street Children’s centre in the late afternoon.
Volunteers receive a Nepali language lesson in their first week in Nepal. There will usually be between 2 and 5 volunteers in Pokhara at the same time as you, though there may be less or several more.
More about the project
PoD has been working with the child care centres in Nepal since 2007 and we support them through volunteers as well as financial support through the PoD Charity. PoD has two members of staff who are based in Pokhara. Chrissy is our volunteer manager; she is the first point of call for volunteers and she will be there to support you throughout your time at the project. Phil is our local Nepali placement manager and he will introduce you to your placement. The PoD team support your work through regular team meetings and by being available for informal one to one support when needed.
The Street Children's Centre rescues children from a life on the street. The children here could have run away from home, been abandoned by their families or have grown up on the streets as orphans. The centre is a warm and friendly place and the house mother loves having volunteers over to help her look after the many children.
The orphanage is home to around 15 orphaned and disadvantaged children between 2 and 15 years old. The orphanage uses its limited resources to provide the children with accommodation, food, education and support. The child care centres allow low to middle income families to work while their children are at a day care centre in a safe and secure environment. The nurseries are located in local community schools.
Location and free time
Child Care volunteers in Nepal are based in Pokhara which is a beautiful city in the Himalayas situated by a tranquil lake. Volunteers live in the area of Lakeside which is in close proximity to restaurants, internet cafes and shops. This project location is ideal for those wanting to relax and admire the surrounding mountains and is also perfect for anyone wanting to explore the Himalayas after their time volunteering. Pokhara is the base for many adventure activities including paragliding, white-water rafting, kayaking and trekking.
Volunteer accommodation
Volunteers live in a family run guesthouse owned by a lovely lady called Bindu which is located in Lakeside, the part of Pokhara where most travellers stay. Volunteers will have their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
You'll get to know Bindu and her family and they are always around to help you out. Accommodation is basic but clean and comfortable with electricity and running water - though these can be unreliable in Nepal!
What's included and where your money goes
- A comprehensive information booklet
- Support from your dedicated volunteer manager within the PoD UK team
- Travel advice and assistance
- Airport pick up
- One nights hotel in Kathmandu
- Bus transfer to Pokhara
- Cultural and placement induction
- Nepali lesson
- Accommodation (a simple room in a family run guesthouse)
- Support from the Team in Nepal
- Welcome meal
Child Protection
All volunteers are required to have a criminal records check, which we will arrange with you.
Prices
2 weeks - £795