It was a shocking and deeply rewarding experience. I felt that I learned a lot from the ladies whom I was teaching and from Nepal. I feel that this experience has been deeply transformative for me.
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Women's Education Volunteer Project in Nepal - Kathmandu
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Once you have secured your place, join regular video calls to meet your Program Manager and other volunteers before your trip.
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Project details
Inspired to be a Women’s Education volunteer in Nepal? International Volunteer HQ’s Women’s Education project empowers volunteers to assist at education centers with the aim of upskilling women who missed out on formal education in their youth. These centers support women to gain school qualifications. Volunteers will gain teaching experience largely by helping students learn English - a skill which can greatly enhance their job prospects and enrich their futures.
What to expect and how you'll make an impact
For Nepalese women who missed out on education when they were younger, local centers provide a great opportunity for another chance at achieving school certifications. These education centers are well set up to cater for women between 16-55 for the equivalent to a Grade 10 or Year 11 education, however they do require volunteer assistance to maximize their impact.
The women who attend the program are very committed to giving their education a second chance, and are often particularly interested in learning English. The practicality of speaking English gives their job prospects a huge boost, as does the qualification they are striving to achieve.
As a Women’s Education volunteer you will have a great opportunity to get an insight into the lives of the people you will be helping and to learn more about their culture. Your volunteer tasks will include:
- Teaching English to women
- Teaching basic lessons from a curriculum
- Helping women learn new skills
- Running workshops on women’s rights and reproductive health
- Assist in research, developing proposals, designing
Please keep in mind that there are two major festivals in Nepal and during these times there won’t be volunteer work available; but accommodation and all other services of the program will be available. The dates impacted are:
- 10th to 15th of October 2024 (Dashain Festival)
- 31st of October to 4th of November 2024 (Tihar Festival)
To note: if you are looking to join this project for a 1 week duration, it is important to be aware that there is a 2 day orientation and as such, your volunteer placement would run from Wednesday - Friday.
Why do Women's Education volunteering in Kathmandu with IVHQ?
When you volunteer to help teach women in Nepal you’ll be adding value to the local community, while also developing personally and professionally by:
- Helping disadvantaged women gain qualifications
- Assisting women to learn modern life skills in a safe place
- Developing your communication skills
- Gaining teaching experience
- Immersing yourself in Nepali culture
- Exploring Nepal’s wild mountain landscapes
Volunteer requirements
- Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in this program
- Volunteers aged 16 or 17 on their program start date are required to provide IVHQ with parental consent in order to participate on the program, and may be asked to provide additional document to the local team.
- All volunteers aged 13+ are required to provide a criminal background check to IVHQ prior to departure. Those aged 13-17, if unable to obtain a criminal background check, can provide two character reference letters instead
- All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
- All volunteers must speak fluent English.
Are you eligible to volunteer?
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Nepal photo gallery
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What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
I got this wonderful opportunity from my university’s go global website which I am very grateful for. The team is awesome and their efforts and support is genuine and remarkable. I did learn and got the chance to help others learn in my volunteering journey. I still remember those happy faces and funny moments I have shared with the lovely ladies. As I am a Nepali citizen, I got to meet new people from volunteering backgrounds which has left a remarkable impact from my experience.
After my journey I went to meet my schools head teacher and he was so impressed with the platforms provided by IVHQ. Apart from this, I will definitely advise my friends and family to try and join this program.
The program certainly pushed me out of my comfort zone in many ways and I very much enjoyed being immersed in the day to day life of the Nepali people from Day 1. It was amazing to live in a local area, away from the tourist hot spots, to shop at local markets, to eat with the locals and to build relationships with those leading the teaching projects.
The local team have been absolutely amazing - you can contact them any time with anything. They will make all arrangements no matter what your needs are. I was truly blessed, loved my home stay family. You are treated like family from the minute you arrive. I will miss the family.
The women at the centre taught me a lot. They are so grateful to you for spending time to help them. I had so much fun together! Lots of learning but with fun and laughter.
I went over thinking I was too old at 57 doing this. How wrong could I be. I have met so many wonderful friends from all over the world. Came away as part of a whole new family. I would say to anyone to go with no expectations and go with the flow. Not to worry as if you have any problems or just need help with little things the support you get from the host family and local team is amazing.
I knew it would be a great adventure and experience but I am so thankful I was able to achieve so much in just two weeks! Meeting lots of locals, living like a local, visiting all the famous sites, hikes, tours on the weekend and after the volunteer days, really immersed in the whole experience. IVHQ provided all the resources, preparation, online support and service to ensure every minute is maximised. Everyone I encountered locally were so kind, generous and informative - I was there to help teach ladies and I think they and Nepal taught me way more. Feel very grateful to have had this adventure, and highly recommend to others! You can volunteer and have a holiday at the same time, it only makes it that more enriching and immersive. Book yours today and make a difference while enjoying yourself.
A fantastic experience, I learnt about the Nepalese culture and embraced the people, language and customs. I loved working with the women and teaching. I have to say my favorite experience was at the monastery, mediating, practicing yoga and connecting with others, feeling grounded. I felt rested, at peace and very happy!
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Location
Land-locked in the middle of South Asia, Nepal is known for its astonishing alpine scenery and breathtaking mountainscapes. But this diverse country offers much more than its remarkable natural environment. Among Nepal’s 28 million people, there are more than 100 different ethnic groups speaking as many languages and following a large number of religious and cultural traditions. It also faces the challenges associated with a history of civil war, natural disasters, political corruption and a lack of resources and infrastructure to support its population.
Volunteers can have a meaningful impact on Nepalese communities by providing assistance with a wide range of activities that help make life, and the future, better for local people. IVHQ has a number of volunteer projects in Nepal. Some are located on the outskirts of the capital city of Kathmandu in rural and urban areas, while others are in Chitwan 150 kilometres away, in the middle of Terrai - a flat fertile plain that borders India and stretches right across Southern Nepal. Pokhara is located in mid-western Nepal and is a popular tourist destination, renowned for its amazing mountain views.
Arrival and orientation
The program orientation begins on the first and third Monday of each month, and volunteers need to arrive in Kathmandu on the Sunday before orientation.
After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation in Kathmandu. Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night before your program orientation.
If you are traveling in Nepal prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up at a prearranged destination in Kathmandu on the day before your program orientation.
Orientation is hosted by our Nepal team in Kathmandu and runs over the course of two days. Orientation begins on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Nepal – an introduction to Nepal, Nepalese customs, language training details, rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Nepal, and an introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to visit local temples, sample authentic Nepali food, meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.
If you are placed in Pokhara or Chitwan, you will travel to your placement location on Tuesday afternoon and you will begin work on Wednesday. If you are located in Kathmandu, you will begin work on Wednesday.
Volunteer schedule example
First Day:
On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and introduced to the placement staff you will be working with.
Weekdays:
While a volunteer daily schedule will vary depending on the specific placement, a typical day is as follows:
7:30 AM | Breakfast at the homestay. |
8:00 AM | Volunteers leave home and travel to their placements. There is usually a tea break and a lunch break. |
2:00 - 5:00 PM | Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel back to the volunteer house, go sightseeing, or do some shopping. |
7:00 - 9:00 PM | Dinner at the homestay. |
Weekends:
During the weekends, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town and Nepal. Known for being home to the world’s tallest mountain, Mt Everest, Nepal is an adventurer’s paradise. It has a vast selection of exceptional hikes in the Himalayas with arresting views in every direction, white-water rafting, canyon swings, paragliding and scenic flights. It also has a rich multicultural heritage and a huge collection of temples, pagodas, shrines, carvings and ancient architecture, not to mention an astonishing array of wildlife and an interesting cuisine influenced by its many ethnic groups and cultures.
Accommodation and WiFi
On arrival in Nepal, volunteers stay in a local hotel in Kathmandu for their two-day orientation.
Volunteers are then accommodated together in homestays and hosted by local families who have been approved by our program staff. We give your host family a fee for your support, food and board. It is exciting to stay with a host family, providing you with a unique opportunity to learn about the Nepalese way of life, meet local people, try traditional food and speak the local language - especially when host families in Nepal tend to have limited English.
Living is basic but comfortable and most homestays have electricity and running water, with the exception of some rural homestays which are without these conveniences during the dry season. Western toilets can be found at your home stays but please keep in mind that Squat toilets are still the norm in parts of Nepal; so you might find these at your placement and during activities, treks, etc. Volunteers can also expect low-pressure showers that are generally not heated, however, this is refreshing after a day in the heat.
You can expect to share a room with one to three other volunteers and bedrooms have single beds and bunk beds with bedding provided. It is recommended volunteers bring their own sleeping bag and mosquito nets for any trips away.
WiFi is available in most of the volunteer homestays, however those based in Chitwan should expect to walk to a nearby cafe for internet access. If you would like to keep connected during your stay, we recommend bringing an unlocked mobile phone and purchasing a local SIM card when you arrive in Nepal.
Meals
The staple meal for most Nepali families is dal bhat, which consists of lentil soup (dal), rice (bhat) and vegetables in curry (tarkari) and/or meat (masu) with a side of pickle/sauce (achar).
Food in Nepal is heavily influenced by the country’s Indian and Tibetan neighbours and includes plenty of curries, breads and potato-based dishes. Volunteers are served two meals per day at their homestay and can purchase additional food to supplement this if they wish.
Bottled water is readily available in Nepal and volunteers should budget approximately $5 per week for two liters a day. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when you apply for the program so we can make arrangements for you. However, we need to stress the point that you should not expect to eat as you normally do at home. We will do our best to see that you are well taken care of, but there is a need to be flexible.
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![IVHQ Dinner example in Nepal](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/gallery/volunteer-in-nepal/ivhq-nepal-dinner.jpg?w=540&h=360&fit=crop&crop=faces,center&auto=format,compress&q=85)
![IVHQ Dinner example in Nepal](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/gallery/volunteer-in-nepal/ivhq-dinner-nepal-example.jpg?w=540&h=360&fit=crop&crop=faces,center&auto=format,compress&q=85)
Pricing
Spots are limited. For a Registration Fee of just US$329 (approximately $329) you secure your spot and unlock all our preparation and training tools.
You don't need to worry about paying your Program Fee until you get closer to your start date.
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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1 week | $275 Equivalent to $39/day |
2 weeks | $405 Equivalent to $29/day |
3 weeks | $535 Equivalent to $25/day |
4 weeks | $665 Equivalent to $24/day |
5 weeks | $795 Equivalent to $23/day |
6 weeks | $925 Equivalent to $22/day |
8 weeks | $1,165 Equivalent to $21/day |
10 weeks | $1,405 Equivalent to $20/day |
12 weeks | $1,645 Equivalent to $20/day |
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately $329) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Nepal generally find US$45 per week to be sufficient for expenses, such as lunches, transportation and local tours & activities.
- Daily breakfast and dinners
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- Daily lunches
- Transport to and from your placement each day
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
Free-time experiences & tours in Kathmandu
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with IVHQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Kathmandu! Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Kathmandu program.
![Chitwan Jungle Safari (2 nights/3 days)](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/addons/international-volunteer-hq-tour-travel-add-on-nepal-chitwan-jungle-safari.png?w=570&h=260&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Embark on an unforgettable jungle safari to witness Nepal’s captivating wildlife in its natural habitat.
![Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days)](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/addons/international-volunteer-hq-tour-travel-add-on-nepal-everest-base-camp-trek.jpg?w=570&h=260&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
This iconic expedition is the most popular trekking route in the Himalayas and is unlike any other in the world.
![Hatha Yoga and Meditation Retreat (1 week)](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/addons/international-volunteer-hq-tour-travel-add-on-nepal-hatha-yoga-meditation-retreat.jpg?w=570&h=260&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Reconnect with tranquility and mindfulness during a rejuvenating one-week yoga and meditation retreat, leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the Western world.
Check what's required to visit Nepal
Safety and support
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Safety and support
IVHQ follows best practice and industry-leading health and safety procedures, which are regularly reviewed and optimized as part of the B Corporation recertification.
- All volunteers encouraged to complete our interactive pre-departure training.
- All local teams trained on best practice volunteer management & First Aid.
- All IVHQ programs are required to adhere to IVHQ's Risk Management Policy.
- All volunteers have access to 24/7 in-country support from our local team.
Essential country information
Essential country information
Capital | Kathmandu |
Population | 28 million |
Languages | Nepali |
Currency | Rupee (NRs.) |
Time zone | UTC+05:45 |
Weather and climate: The climate in Nepal varies largely due to the variations in geography across the country. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons with dry weather and moderate temperatures. The Kathmandu Valley and other areas of high altitude experience summer temperatures of up to 28°C (82.4°F) and in winter, temperatures range between 2°C (35.6°F) and 20°C (68°F). The summer temperatures in Chitwan can reach up to 35°C (95°F) and in winter they range between 7°C (44.6°F) and a mild 23°C (73.4°F). The climate in Pokhara is similar to that of the Kathmandu Valley, with slightly warmer temperatures.