PBL Internship - Forest Therapy Trainers, Interns, Researchers, and Volunteers (Nature Therapy, EcoTherapy, Jungle Walk Therapy) - Volunteering & Internship Job in Nepal

Forest Therapy (often inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku or "forest bathing") involves mindful, sensory immersion in forest environments to improve mental, emotional, and physical health. Nature Therapy and EcoTherapy represent broader psychological and physical practices that foster a deep, reciprocal relationship between humans and the natural world. These practices shift away from intensive physical exertion (like hiking) and instead focus on slowing down, engaging the senses, and using the natural environment as a partner in healing to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve overall cognitive function.

Scope of Forest & Nature Therapy The scope of Forest and Nature Therapy is rapidly expanding globally within public health, mental health care, conservation, and sustainable tourism. Practitioners, researchers, and guides work to integrate Nature Based Solutions into everyday wellness routines, community health programs, and psychological treatments. The scope also heavily intersects with environmental advocacy; as individuals build deeper connections with nature through EcoTherapy, they are more likely to engage in conservation efforts and support sustainable ecological practices.

Why Forest Therapy in Nepal? Nepal provides an unparalleled backdrop for eco-healing due to its opportunity to experience diverse geography, climates, and adventures across unique landscapes. Hosting Forest Therapy initiatives in Nepal strongly aligns with SAST Nepal's core mission to prioritize Nature Based Tourism, Nature Based Solutions, and Natural Resources Capitalization.

Nepal offers incredibly varied environments for therapeutic work, ranging from local community forests to the Annapurna region and the jungles of Chitwan National Park. Furthermore, integrating this program into SAST Nepal allows interns and volunteers to utilize a Project Based Learning (PBL) approach, emphasizing "learning by doing" and "learning by mentorship" in real-world settings. By bringing Forest Therapy to Nepal, practitioners can directly contribute to Conservation Based Tourism and sustainable community development, blending eco-healing with the empowerment of indigenous groups and family farmers

About Us :

Welcome to SAST Nepal (Sustainable Agriculture - Sustainable Tourism), EcoHomeStay, and Turkey Berry Nepal! We are a pioneering organization dedicated to rethinking sustainable agriculture and community-based agro-tourism (ST&CBT) to create a "Cleaner, Greener, Digital, & More Sustainable Organic Nepal". Our core philosophy prioritizes Nature-Based Tourism, Nature-Based Solutions, and Natural Resources Capitalization. We focus heavily on empowering local indigenous communities, including Chepang and Tharu family farmers, to promote zero hunger and sustainable farming.

About the Role: Forest & Nature Therapy (Note: As discussed previously, the specific definitions of these therapies draw on general external knowledge.) We are seeking passionate individuals to integrate the fundamentals of Forest Therapy, Nature Therapy, and EcoTherapy into our community and conservation programs. You will guide or research practices that encourage slowing down, engaging the senses, and using the natural environment to reduce stress and improve mental health. The scope of your work will bridge public health, mental well-being, and environmental advocacy, helping locals and tourists build a reciprocal, healing relationship with nature.

Why Forest Therapy in Nepal? Nepal is the ultimate destination for this therapeutic work. By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to experience Nepal’s diverse geography, climate, lifestyle, ethnic culture, and adventure. Depending on your interests, you can be placed in various incredible locations across the country, ranging from the jungles of Chitwan National Park to the trails of the Annapurna region.

Who Should Apply? We invite undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates who want to travel with purpose. This opportunity is highly relevant for individuals from the following fields:

• Forestry & Environment
• Conservation & Wildlife
• Public Health
• Botany & Life Sciences
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Rural Development & Social Work

Our Learning Approach: Project-Based Learning (PBL) For students of applied sciences and those mastering the "art of living life," we mandate a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach. With supervisory support and mentorship from SAST Nepal, your internship will be guided by the following core principles:

1. Learning by Doing
2. Learning by Making Mistakes
3. Learning by Accidents & Incidents
4. Learning by Mentorship

Compensation & Accommodation We firmly believe that "Volunteers are not paid not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless," and that interns are "paid in experience". you will live with local families in Community Homestays, Family Farmstays, or Residential Training Schools, directly supporting community tourism.

Why Nepal? Why EcoHomeStay Nepal Volunteers ?

Nepal is one of the most beautiful, culturally rich and welcoming country in the world. Nepal is very rich in diversity where temperature and culture differs every minutes of distance . It is home to Mount Everest, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and an astonishingly beautiful and diverse landscape, ranging from the well-known peaks of the Himalayas to the low-lying regions of the Terai-Madesh. The Nepali people are as diverse as the geography, with over 70 languages or dialects and scores of traditional festivals celebrated throughout the year.

However, Nepal is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world with low rates of literacy, high rates of poverty and a persistent gender imbalance. The government is frequently unable to provide adequate education and health facilities throughout the country and both urban and rural areas are forced to live without the necessary resources to promote the growth and development of their communities:

42% of the population live below the poverty line on less than $240 a year

15,000 orphans are living on Kathmandu's streets

42% of the population of Nepal are unemployed

51% illiteracy rate throughout Nepal

5 doctors are available for each 100,000 inhabitants

54% of Nepali children are malnourished

More than 80% population are engaged into Family Farming ( FAO )

Our VISION, Mission ,Goals & Projects –

Why EcoHomeStay - SAST,Turkey Berry Nepal ,Live Nepal ,Coop Hospitality & Coop Entrepreneurship ?

We seek to address the issues of environment, Climate Change, Agriculture, Wild lives, Conservation, Red Panda, Birds, Forestation, Organic, Technology,Farmers Market, Innovation, Research, Youth & Women Empowering, Education & Children, Nutrition, Waste Management, Food & Public Health, Rural Development, Rural Tourism, literacy, poverty and gender imbalance by partnering with institutions and organizations and ensuring that the progress made is sustainable.

We also run a cultural exchange program, Nepali language and cultural classes, Mentorship, Internship, Fellowship, Volunteering, OJT, Practicum, Research, Innovation, Workshop, Training, Meditation, Yoga, Organic Farm Stay and Ecohomestay program in Nepal.

We seek to address the issues of literacy, poverty, gender imbalance , Agriculture , Environment ,Forestation, Technology, Unemployment, Youth & Women Empowerment by partnering with institutions, organizations & Individuals and ensures that the progress made is sustainable.We co-ordinate construction, health, environmental, educational and income generating projects throughout economically poor areas of Nepal. These projects provide opportunities for national and international Volunteer, Interns, Researchers, Innovators to assist in the development of Nepal.

We also run a cultural exchange program, Nepali language and cultural classes Organic Farm Stay and a home stay program all over Nepal Volunteering, Internship Research, Innovation work in Nepal can be an extremely rewarding and life-changing experience. Your efforts can bring great changes in the lives of individual people and the wider community. This cannot be said enough. In the difficult times that Nepal is now facing, your contribution of time or resources is extremely valuable.

We envision creating jobs and contributing towards achieving 'Sustainable Goals (SDGS-17)-Ending all types of Poverty, Zero Food Hunger, Employability Skills Livelihood, Conservation, Climate-Change, Sustainability , Sustainable Agriculture -Sustainable Tourism ( SAST ), Sustainable Family Farming -SAF & all interlinked Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS17).

We believe in Sustainable-Resilience-Responsible & Community Based -Sustainable Tourism & Sustainable Agriculture ( SAST ) & Sustainable IT. Our 'AIT' Model includes Sustainable Agriculture Interlinked with Sustainable IT & Sustainable Tourism ,We call it the AIT Model .

Our Approach is PBL - Problem Based & Project Based Learning Approach ,We apply PBL Approach & We create an environment so that Our Volunteers ,Interns ,Researchers, Fellowship, Fieldworkers, Mentors ,Trainers, Instructors, Site Supervisors, Advisors,Consultants,Career Coach & all the Team apply Learning by Doing , Learning by making Mistakes ,Learning by Earning ,Learning by Mentorship.

Tourism helps flow Consumers & encourage Consumers in consuming Goods & Services. Therefore Tourism is the key for every sectors. Our Ongoing Projects are based on Sustainable Tourism ,Sustainable Agriculture ,Sustainable IT ,Sustainable Environment, Public Health, Organic Agriculture ,Food Security ,Forest Therapy ,Nature Therapy, Sustainable Forest & Sustainable Development Goals -SDGs

Live Nepal IT ,Live Nepal IT ,CoopBooking ,Coop Hospitality ,Coop Travel Mart ,Coop Homestay ,EcoHomestay ,Baglung Homestay ,Turkey Berry Horticulture & Turkey Berry Forest ,Turkey Berry Farm House ,Turkey Berry Nursery ,Live Nepal Academy of Film Making ,School of Agribusiness & Family Farming- SAF , SAST Nepal - www.sastnepal.com , www.coopbooking.com , www.safnepalit.com

We welcome & invite all potential Volunteers ,Interns, Researchers, Learners, Trainers, Skilled & Nonskilled ,Travelers with Purpose ,Nature Lovers,Trekkers,Hikers, Adventurous & Environmentalists & who believe in sustainable Way of Travelling. Back to Nature ,Back to Farm ,Back to Community ,Back to Local Food" are our policy !

We are open door for every one & we believe in exchanging culture ,language ,food and we believe in working together to achieve our common goal Together. Lets get united to collaborate & work together to achieve our VMGO - " Cleaner ,Greener, Organic & More Sustainable Nepal "

Our Vision is to create More Jobs through Coop Entrepreneurship & Our Theory of Change is ' Turning the challenge into Opportunity & Problem Solving can be the Business & Job Opportunity.

Namaste Nepal ,Welcome to Nepal ! Visit & revisit Nepal.

Welcome to Land of Buddha Lumbini , Welcome to the Land of Highest Peak of the World The Mt.Everest ,Welcome to Chitwan National Park ,Welcome to Land of Seven World Heritages Sites & Welcome to Himalayan Trekking & Jungle Safari ,Elephant Safari ,Rhino ,Bird Watching ,Fish Therapy ,Jungle Walking ,Eco Therapy & so on .

What is included in internship/volunteering?

As a volunteer, you will receive an introduction that includes Nepali lessons and sightseeing, and we take you to your host family and workplace.

Why volunteer/Internship with us?

As a volunteer /Intern you will have an amazing time with us as you:

Will engage in the ongoing development process of Nepal

Develop your personal and life skills

Grow an understanding of the Nepali people, their language and culture

Take part in local festivals, and weddings, and visit small villages

Immerse yourself in the spectacular natural beauty and surroundings of Nepal

Job Description:

An online Orientation shall be provided through which we will be able to explain to you the specific job description. Please do not worry ! As we believe in Learning by doing & Learning by making Mistakes as well as Learning by Sharing.

Fresher & Learners ! - If you are highly self-motivated with will power to take the challenge and learning by making mistakes and Learning by Doing then you can choose our Volunteer or Internship option for any role of your interest. Please contact us for further details about volunteer & Internship with us .

• Working Hours This position requires flexible working hours so no hard rules apply. This is team work too so everyone shall have to remain happy with flexible and extra working hours and consider the work not as the work but Work as the Fun !

Accommodation:

We have our own and & our Members Family Farmers Homestay Houses almost in every Part of Nepal with Nepalese Normal single bedroom with clean blanket , bed sheet , pillow , mattress , common bathroom with shower ,Wi Fi internet , Electricity. If you need more Luxurious than this you have freedom to add but with your own money.

Food :

• Tea & breakfast Organic Green Tea /black tea and fresh Milk tea with Nepalese typical breakfast such as boiled egg potatoes ,bread chapati Bread ,chiura ,soup
• Lunch Daal bhat sabji - Veg and Non Veg Lunch shall be provided with Nepalese typical food
• Dinner Nepalese typical daal bhat ( Lentil Soup & Steam Rice )with veg or non veg shall be provided.

If you need more than this you have full freedom to buy on your own

• Visa & Others Visa and others are your own responsibility .We shall assist you with the documentation and processing wherever needed

Arrival and Orientation:

Orientation begins on the morning of next day your arrival and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Nepal – an introduction to Nepal, Nepalese customs, language training details, rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Nepal, and an introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to visit local temples, sample authentic Nepali food, meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing. The program may vary depending on your time of arrival. We will manage to include all below mentioned activities in you introduction program.

Arrival and introduction host family .Survival Nepali lessons and cultural discussion ,Local amenities and sightseeing and project start.

Namaste Nepal! Naturally Nepal!, Once is not Enough !Rethink Nepal !

Mission Statement : " Cleaner,Greener,Digital & More Sustainable Organic Nepal"

As an Intern , you will receive an introduction that includes Nepali lessons, sight seeing and we take you to your host family and workplace.

Why Intern with us?

As an Internee you will have an amazing time with us as you:

Will engage in the ongoing development process of Nepal

Develop your personal and life skills

Grow an understanding of the Nepali people, their language and culture

Take part in local festivals, weddings, and visit small villages

Immerse yourself in the spectacular natural beauty and surroundings of Nepal