Nepal Program Fees and Information| 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 24 Weeks | Extra Weeks |
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Our application process typically takes two or three weeks, but can
be speeded up if there is a need for that. When we receive the initial application from you, we will send you our
Full Application Form.
(1) Complete the Initial Application Form:
The first stage of the application process is to fill out the brief initial application form. Upon receiving this we
will send you a link to our full application form.
(2) Complete the full application form:
Fill out the application form. After receiving this we will assess your
suitability and place you on one of our programs.
(3) Placement info:
We will then email you your detaled placement information and an
Invoice. If you accept the placement you should email us confirmation.
(4) Program Fee:
The program fee should be paid to us at least 2 months before you are
due to start your placement. However please be aware
that we have a limited amount of placements, so placements will only be
secured when we have received your payment.
(5) Communication:
We encourage you to keep in touch and we are happy to answer to try and
answer all of your questions.
Once you have made your travelling arrangements you should mail your time of arrival and the means of transportation and we will confirm your pick-up details.
For the majority of our Nepal programs, you can join us for any amount of time from 2 weeks to 4 months. However, some projects have minimum time restrictions.
We recommend a trip of 2-4 months since it offers the best value. Regardless of the length of your stay, you will have time to get to know a new culture, come to know its people, and form relationships that will outlast the duration of your stay.
Dates for the Year 2010:All volunteers will begin their program in Kathmandu, before moving onto other destinations:
By Air:
Katmandu is the main transport center in Nepal and all international
flights and the majority of domestic flight start or terminate here.
Although a number of major airlines sell flights to Nepal, most of these
do not operate direct flight themselves so most people will arrive via
flight from India, Bangkok or the Gulf. Among the airlines that fly
direct to Nepal are Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Austrian
Airways and Indian Airlines as well as a number of smaller Indian
airways. Royal Nepal Airways operate flights to a number or locations
although they do not have the best reputation for reliability. Tribhuvan
airport is located about 20-30 minutes from the center of Kathmandu and
all volunteers will be met by a Travel to Teach representative at the
airport.
By Bus:
Volunteers occasionally arrive in Nepal overland after traveling in
either India or Tibet. Its possible to arrive in Kathmandu by bus, or
sometimes a combination of bus and train from Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkata
and Darjeeling among other places in India and also from Tibet. The
majority of buses arrive at the city bus station in Kathmandu although
arrival times can obviously vary dramatically so we will arrange arrival
information with you once you have booked.
Onward travel to placements within Nepal.
Once volunteers have finished their induction in Kathmandu we will
accompany you to your placement. For most long distance Travel within
Nepal we use either buses or mini buses.
You will be met outside the airport terminal by a Travel to Teach representative holding a placard with your name on it who will then escort you to your guest house or training center. Please provide us your flight information as soon as possible so that a punctual pick-up can be assured. If you are planning to arrive by bus we will arrive your arrival details after your application.
The staple food for people in Nepal is "Dal Bhat" which most families will eat at least once a day and consists of rice (Bhat), lentil soup (dal) and vegetables in curry (Tarkari) and/or meat (Masu) and a small amount of pickle /sauce (Achar). This usually eaten without cutlery the right hand which can be extremely messy for those not used to it. Many younger Nepali's have started using cutlery though and this is also perfectly acceptable for volunteers if they don't like covering their hands (and possibly arms, clothes and faces) in curry. Other foods in the Terrai region tend to be very Indian influenced and based around potatoes, rice and curries. Volunteers usually eat with there home stay families during the week but travel into surrounding towns for more continental food on weekends.
The number of hours worked by volunteers will depend upon the area of volunteer work. The Nepali work week falls from Sunday – Friday with Saturday being the only day off. Volunteers work from 4-6 hours per day with the opportunity to work more if you choose. Times for each placement vary, when working in children’s homes you will teach and help the children in the morning before school and for a few hours after school. Hours are approximately 6-9am and 6-8pm.
If you would like to take a break to do some sightseeing or trekking contact your coordinator and a small break can be arranged.
Volunteers either home stay with local families or if working in an orphanage they often stay in the orphanage. Nepali people are extremely hospitable and volunteers will be well looked after however the accommodation will be typically Nepali and therefore basic by Western standards. Toilets and showers are usually Nepali style and the electricity supply in many places can be unreliable. Most of our home stay families have lots of previous experience in looking after volunteers. Volunteers staying in orphanages are given their own room within the orphanage.
Volunteers should consider vaccines/medication for the following:
Please consult your doctor before traveling. More information is available from the WHO's (World Health Organization) Travelers health information
One of the conditions of entry onto our programs is that volunteers have travel insurance. Most importantly the insurance needs to include medical treatment and repatriation in case of unforeseen accidents or illnesses. Volunteers should purchase insurance independently and bring a copy of their insurance certificate with them for their local co-ordinator to check before starting their program. Read our terms and conditions.
Please see our visa information page for details.
You will get a Travel to Teach certificate stating the time and place you have been teaching.
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