 Environmental Action Nepal
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Although Chitwan is a well-known tourism spot in Nepal, you can still enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Chitwan National Park. In addition to the project work, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy including Jungle Safaris on elephants to search for the one-horned Rhino and the Bengal Tiger, canoeing, bird watching and the Tharu village walk and cultural immersion programs. In addition, Chitwan is popularly known as the “storehouse of corn” as it is one of the most fertile areas of Nepal. Chitwan is also the famous location of Elephant Polo – definitely worth watching!
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A representative of your guesthouse will meet you at the airport in Kathmandu. All volunteers receive a one-week induction before starting the volunteer programme. The induction is facilitated by the local coordinator – Salve and is designed to help you settle into Nepalese life and to ensure you are fully prepared for your volunteer placement. Based in Kathmandu and a rural hilltop village, the induction covers:
- The people of Nepal and their caste system
- Basic Nepali language classes
- Living with local families
- Traditional food
Project Objectives:
- To generate a sense of environmental awareness & conservation amongst children & local villages
- To provide an opportunity for foreign Volunteers to study and gain new insights into issues such as environmental protection, resource management and sustainable agriculture in Nepal
- To Participate in integrated community development activities.
Activities as a volunteer include seed collection; vegetation trimming, weeding, researching and studying endangered plants. Additionally volunteers will be involved with local programmes, which teach local villages & schools about environmental awareness & conservation.
While volunteering Environmental Action in Nepal, you may find yourself working alongside other local groups who carry out wildlife conservation, environmental conservation or historical preservation.
Shared accommodation is provided either with a host family, in a shared house or in a hostel in the community
- Volunteers are required to bring their own sleeping bag.
- Two meals a day are provided as part of the programme - lunch, and dinner.
- Tea is served every morning and afternoon• Food will be healthy, nutritious, and locally sourced.
- The programme starts on the 1st and 15th of each month.
- You can volunteer from 2 weeks to 5 months. If you wish to volunteer for less than 4 weeks, your induction will be shorter than described above.
There are many festivals in Nepal, almost every month of the year. Only school-based volunteering is disrupted during these times but other projects are available to help at. You can celebrate the festivities with your host family and fellow volunteers as well. The main festival in Nepal is Dashian, usually in November.
- Flights are not included.
- You need to book your flight to the international airport of Kathmandu, where you will be met and taken to start your training programme.
- All of Twin’s volunteer placements are in partnership with recognised Charities, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s), government ministries or registered agents, giving you the confidence to work with reputable organisations.
- Comprehensive insurance is available for each of the volunteer placements, please click here for full details.
- You do not need any formal training or experience to participate, but whatever experience you do have will be taken into account when arranging your day-to-day activities.
- Volunteers need to be independent, enthusiastic and adaptable, hard working with an open-minded attitude.
- Please be aware that this project is physically demanding but the rewards are worth it!
- You should apply for a tourist visa for maximum 5 months.
- Please state that your purpose is TOURISM only
- You can obtain your visa from Royal Nepalese Embassies or consulates or at entry ports into Nepal
- Please be aware that in addition to covering transport and accommodation costs, your contribution is vital to support the on going efforts of the project.
- Minimum duration is 2 weeks and costs £550
- Each additional 2 weeks costs £150 - You may extend your stay up to 5 months
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Nepal’s natural environment has been deteriorating day by day under the growing demand for trees. In the past few years, thousand of hectors of land have disappeared due to soil erosion. This physically demanding project is a great opportunity to get hands on involvement with a grass root environmental project with the local community of Chitwan.
