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Teaching Buddhist Monks
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Location:
kathmandu and Pokhara, Bagmati, 23889, Nepal
Organization:
VCD Nepal (Volunteer for Community Development )
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Start date:
November 25, 2009
Sex:
All are welcome
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
November 21, 2009
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End date:
November 28, 2010
Age:
Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64)
Area of Focus:
Art, Architecture, Music, Children and Youth, Community Development, Community Service and Volunteering, Economic Development, Education and Academia, Environment and Ecology, Farming and Agriculture, Foundations, Fundraising, and Philanthropy, Health and Medicine, International Cooperation, International Relations, Library or Resource Center, Media and Journalism, Museums and Historical Societies, Network of Nonprofit Organizations, Rural Issues, Social Enterprise and Economic Development, Sports, Recreation, and Leisure, Travel and Transportation, Urban Affairs, Women's Issues
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Description:
In this project you will be educating Buddhist monks in the age range of approximately 5-16 years old. In The monastery at any given time there around 52 monks, of which there will be 2 classes, one for seniors and one for junior students.
VCD Nepal will provide you with a guide to planning lessons for the students but it is encouraged that you compose your own lessons and games for the students to keep them stimulated.
Requirements - There are no specific requirements for the program. However the best things you can have is patience and a genuine desire to teach and help the monks.
Program Dates - Are very flexible, the minimum time for the program is 2 weeks and the maximum length of stay is 5 months.
Suggestions - Depending on the subject, volunteers can bring along teaching materials such as picture books, instruments, flash cards, art supplies, and songs. Other good items to bring include: books about Buddhism, Chocolates/sweets for rewarding the children when they do well in class. Pictures of your family and country are always also a very good thing to take.
Accommodations - A simple room with a bed, shower and western style toilet. Located on the 4th floor with beautiful views of the hills at the edge of Kathmandu valley. We advise you to bring a sleeping bag and mosquito net with you or you can always by here them here which is 2-3 times cheaper than back home.
Meals - Breakfast occurs at 7:30 am and consists of a cup of tea and biscuits. Lunch is served at 11:30 am and is usually dal/bhat (rice, lentils, and vegetables). Dinner is at 4:30 pm and is once more Dal/Bhat. The food is very simple but also extremely tasty and filling. Additional food such as cookies can be bought at the local shop if you should still be hungry.
Locations - Kapan, Kathmandu
How to Apply:
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/150530-72/c
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