On this program volunteers participate in improving learning environments at local educational facilities we partner with in Pokhara.
The projects are lead by our local partners like primary schools and children’s centres. The objective of these projects is to improve the educational outcomes of the students or to improve the health and safety standards of the facility. Specific improvements to their facilities include more desks in their classrooms or renovations of the library or bathrooms.
Projects are led by our local construction coordinator. While no previous experience is required for this project, physical fitness and DIY or construction experience are beneficial. Project training and guidance is provided by our staff and local construction personnel. Construction volunteers in Nepal can expect to assist with constructing furniture, building and repainting walls. You will be working alongside local workers for the duration of most of our projects.
Throughout your stay in Nepal you will be sharing your Nepali homestay accommodation located on Phewa Lake with views of the Annapurna mountain peaks with other GVI participants from around the world. Volunteer work is carried out during weekday office hours. In the evenings and on weekends you will have the opportunity to explore Pokhara with your new friends. Trek up to Poon Hill, go kayaking on Phewa Lake, or book a paragliding experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Contribute to construction and renovations requested by our local partners and guided by our local construction staff
- Support the objectives of UN SDG #4, Quality Education, in Nepal
- Live and work with other participants from all around the world who are all committed to making a global impact
- Immerse yourself in Nepali culture at our homestay-style accommodation on the edge of Pokhara’s Lake Phewa
- Experience the natural beauty of Nepal while trekking or paragliding
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We now offer an online program so that you can make an impact from home. Complete only the online program or combine it with one of our programs abroad.
If you have absolutely no plans to volunteer or intern abroad, but would like to earn new knowledge and skills in sustainable development, simply book onto one or more of our online courses and complete it virtually within 2-weeks. Or, if you’d like to earn real work experience, then you can combine our online program with any of our volunteer or intern abroad programs. Enquire now to find out more!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 24-hour emergency phone and in-country support
- Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- All necessary project training by experienced staff
- Location orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- Welcome meeting
WANT MORE INFO OR KEEN TO APPLY?
If you're keen to go on this program or want more info, then chuck your details in below and someone will be in touch to help you out! Our team of Country Experts are here to answer any and every question you have about our programs and they're all ex-GVI volunteers so they know all about the life-changing experiences you can expect while volunteering with GVI.
GIVING YOU EXTRA PEACE OF MIND
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering you the opportunity to transfer your program to a new date free of charge should you not be able to start on your proposed date due to travel restrictions. There are also flexible payment plans available, reach out for more information!