Info

Teach English to children in and around Kathmandu

Teach abroad volunteer programme. Teaching English to children in Nepal.

Nepal has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the most beautiful countries in the world; however, it is still a developing country where more than 40% of the total population lives below the most basic poverty line. Thousands of children are deprived of educational opportunities in Nepal because of many social issues and the lack of schooling opportunities.

Teaching English Nepal volunteer programme gives you the opportunity to work with these young children in a variety of schools in and around Kathmandu. Please see examples of schools. Working with children between approximately 5 - 16 yrs old, your main responsibilities are teaching English, but there are plenty of other activities for you to get involved with. All volunteers are encouraged to play an active role in the school and local community. The more involved you get, the more memorable your experience will be; you could for example run your own project - this might take the form of running a sports club, putting on a play / show or starting a re-cycling center.

All volunteer placements are very flexible giving you the opportunity to take some time off and explore Nepal and some of the world famous attractions. You could go rafting on the Tibetan border, trekking the Annapurna circuit, maybe Himalayan river kayaking, join the Royal tiger and elephant safari, or try the longest free-fall bungee jump in the world.

Duration

# You can volunteer from 2 weeks to 5 months. If you wish to volunteer for a short period, your initial training period will be shorter than described above. # Due to exams and festivals, school schedules are normally disrupted during March and April and September - November, so it is recommended that you choose another project during these times.

Start Dates

The programme starts on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Requirements

* Minimum age 18 yrs
* You do not need any formal teacher training or experience to participate, but whatever experience you do have will be taken into account when arranging your day-to-day activities.
* A good command of oral and written English
* Volunteers need to be independent, enthusiastic and adaptable, hard-working with an open-minded attitude.
* International volunteers are welcome.