Volunteer Opportunity
Published 2 months ago

Assist Orphan Home -PVN NEPAL

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Nepal

Details

Schedule:Weekdays
Time Commitment:Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
Recurrence:Recurring
Cost:Fee Required: $250
Benefits:
Training Provided
Housing Available
Language / Cultural Support Available
Participation:
Groups Welcome
Families Welcome
International Volunteers Welcome

Description

Assist Orphan Home -PVN NEPAL




The children are mostly between the ages of four to eighteen, and they may or may not have a basic understanding of English. 



 



The general role of the volunteer in this placement is to act as an older sibling: to take care of, look after, and encourage them to participate in the different extracurricular activities. These activities include music, dance, games, and drawing. The skills instilled by these volunteers make the children more independent and leave lasting impressions on their lives.




The children are mostly between the ages of four to eighteen, and they may or may not have a basic understanding of English. 



 



The general role of the volunteer in this placement is to act as an older sibling: to take care of, look after, and encourage…

Location

Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Nepal

kathmandu

Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Nepal

How to Apply

Volunteer Responsibilities in Orphanage:


Teaching and tutoring English, Computers, or any other subject in which the volunteer excels


Help children understand homework; monitor academic progress


Take care of the smaller children who are too young to go to school.


Help with food distribution, kitchen work/duties


Design activities/programs for the children


Increase health awareness through brushing teeth, showering, and educating them on how to maintain personal hygiene


Organize games, drawing lessons, singing, dancing, and other creative activities



How can you help these orphans?


Volunteer your time


Sponsor a child


Sponsor a program


Donate to the children’s education program


Donate – books, school supplies, old clothes, toys, indoor games, medicine (vitamins, scabies cream/lotion, lice shampoo, band-aids, etc.



Additional information:

Skills required: Volunteers must have good English (limited-working) proficiency. Experience teaching is a plus, but not necessary for this program/placement. Volunteers must observe the rules and regulations of the monastery, be respectful and polite to the teachers, children, and local people.


Age range: 16 years and older

Volunteer Responsibilities in Orphanage:


Teaching and tutoring English, Computers, or any other subject in which the volunteer excels


Help children understand homework…

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