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Nepal - Teaching in Buddhist Monasteries

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: GoEco - Volunteer Abroad

Posted on: December 26, 2012

Volunteer Opportunity description

Discover spiritual Nepal, learn about the Buddhist religion, and experience life in a monastery, all while teaching English to Buddhist monks!

Location

Explore beautiful Nepal, home to eight of the ten largest moutains in the world, including Mount Everest. Take a trip back in time when you visit the famous city of Kathmandu and navigate its winding, unpaved roads lined by terracotta-roofed homes. Nepal is a unique experience that you do not want to miss!

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Volunteer Work and Contribution

Volunteers on this project will live near the monastery and teach English to the monks there a few hours each day. These monks are both children and adults, all of whom seek an interactive and all-inclusive learning environment.

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Volunteers' responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting a local teacher
  • Teaching a class of their own
  • Come up with creative and fun lesson plans
  • Organize after-school games and activities for the children

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Program Highlights

  • Experience all that Nepal has to offer, from holy sites to Kathmandu
  • Gain insight into this unique religion and culture
  • Participate in meditation courses
  • Immerse yourself in the culture with a local home-stay providing 2 meals a day
  • Meet other like-minded travelers and volunteers from around the world!

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How to apply

More information and online application can be found on the Nepal - Teaching in Buddhist Monasteries site page or email info@goeco.org

Location

Various Locations, Nepal

Time Commitment

Duration
Less than 3 months
Time commitment
A lot (10+ hours/week)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Flexible schedule
Start and end dates
See website

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