Volunteering Projects in Nepal Health Education

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Description

The Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer opportunities available through our partner organization in the beautiful country of Nepal. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational and community aid programs.

This will give you a chance to make an important contribution to the people of Nepal and while doing so gain an in depth experience of the country and its culture, that will stay with you the rest of your life. The main focus of the health education program is prevention of health complications by way of regular basic health checks and teaching children about health, personal hygiene, and sanitation. All health volunteers will be based in a childrenÂ’s home and assist the health team in leading health fun days in schools and childrenÂ’s homes, maintaining health records, and dealing with health complications as they arise (i.e. taking a child to the hospital, administering basic first aid, etc.) Please note that for this program we prefer medical students or advanced degree holders. Depending on experience/qualifications, there are various roles health volunteers can undertake, however this is not a medical program and you should not expect to be performing any medical procedures. Volunteers are required to submit their resume/CV when making an application for this program.

Requirements:
Volunteers for this program must:

* be 18 years or older
* have no major health problems
* the teaching program requires a 6 week minimum commitment

Requirements

No

No

Language

English

The in-country fee covers administrative charge, training, accommodation and meals during training (Phase 2) and placement, transportation for volunteers, and supervision. This fee is paid through us.

The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, visa (a 15 day tourist visa is only US$25, 30 day visas are US$40 and 90 day visas are US$100. The extensions are US$30 per 15 days and $2 each day over 15 days), shots, travel insurance, police check, dinner for the first 2 nights, and corresponding airport departure taxes. Also you will need a weekly budget of up to US$20 to cater for all your other expenses like bottled water, personal items, beverages and entertainment. Living in a village is relatively inexpensive in comparison to most western countries and usually it is difficult to spend more than $10US per week during your placement.