Why Pay for Volunteering in Nepal

Paying for volunteering opportunities in Nepal ensures a more sustainable and impactful adventure experience. Your financial contribution aids local organizations in supporting community projects, fostering economic development, and sustaining long-term initiatives. The funds help cover essential costs like accommodation, meals, and project materials, ensuring a smoother operation and maximizing positive outcomes.

Additionally, paying volunteers receive a structured and organized program, comprehensive support, and cultural immersion opportunities, enhancing the overall experience. Your financial commitment not only facilitates meaningful contributions but also promotes responsible and ethical volunteerism, fostering a lasting impact on both volunteers and the communities they serve.

As a potential intern/volunteer, you need to understand that below is a list of reasons why a program fee is required and why pay for volunteering in Nepal.

Arrival Pickup and Transferring: This service involves picking up volunteers from the airport and transferring them to their final destination. If you travel to a new country, it would be helpful to have someone greet you at the airport, assist you with your luggage, and take you to your new home in a car. Similarly, when it is time to leave, having someone to help you with your bags and see you off at the airport would be very convenient.

Program Planning and Communication: Transitioning to a new country can present numerous challenges, particularly concerning logistical matters such as accommodation and finding the right volunteer opportunity. These tasks can seem overwhelming, but having a local to assist or manage these arrangements can greatly simplify the process. Moreover, this arrangement can mutually benefit both the newcomer and the local community by generating income for the latter. In our case, we offer tailor-made volunteer placements and have forged partnerships with various institutions like schools, hospitals, and disability centres across Nepal, ensuring meaningful placements for volunteers.

Orientation and Language Training: Our orientation and language training program encompasses language instruction and cultural insights provided by our knowledgeable staff. The fees you contribute help in refining our training initiatives and recruiting competent personnel to facilitate them effectively.

Local Food and Host Family: Your program fees encompass more than just organizing your accommodation they also cover the cost of staying with the local family. The majority of the programs we arrange involve homestay accommodation, where the local host family cooks your meals. Consequently, the cost of food is already incorporated in this fee.

Projects Help and Support: We are seeking funding to sustain our ongoing projects, typically sourced from volunteer fees. Our programs carry a fee to cover operational expenses and staff compensation. While volunteers play a crucial role in our daily operations, their tenure is capped at six months. Hence, we rely on paid staff to maintain program consistency and handle administrative responsibilities.

Provide 24/7 Local Help and Support: Maybe the volunteer placement does not align with your expectations, or you require support regarding banking matters, visa renewal, or locating an English-speaking doctor. Having access to local assistance for such inescapable challenges is invaluable, especially if you are not fluent in the local language. We are well-versed in recommending top doctors for medical needs, trustworthy places for purchasing bus tickets, ways to avoid fraud and a wealth of other helpful insights!

We are available 24/7 to provide assistance in case of emergencies, whether it is during the weekend or at night. Additionally, we can stay in touch with your family members, which might be beneficial for those whose parents worry about them. The peace of mind that comes with our services is definitely worth the investment.

Additional Tours and Treks Support: We provide a diverse selection of trips which include trekking, rafting, peak climbing, jungle safaris, homestay programs, and tours to experience the remarkable beauty of the Himalayan region. You can also enjoy the customs and food of the people who call Nepal their home. On this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will be amazed by the mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, jungles, and ancient cities, without having to worry about logistical details. Additionally, tours and excursions are a great way to get to know your fellow volunteers and local staff better.