Nepal Volunteer Quest
Volunteer in Nepal: 6 or 12 months

"I enjoyed being totally immersed in the culture of Nepal. Living and working with a family gave me an outlook on Nepal that I'm sure few visitors get to experience. Having the opportunity to experience life in a completely different culture, and feeling like I've helped make a small difference has been a life changing experience."

- Dan Howell, United Planet Volunteer inNepal, 2008

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work at local organizations and immersion in the host community.

Volunteer opportunities begin August and January of each year:

1) Education Projects – Volunteers work directly with children in the orphanage, with most of the activities focusing on educational training for children, including English classes.  Volunteers also assist in food distribution, sanitation, helping to dress the children and other daily activities.  Volunteers can participate in health education, games, drawing, painting and other creative activities for the children’s development.

2) Health Projects - Volunteers are placed in a local health center. Volunteers assist doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff in the treatment of patients with minor injuries. Volunteers can also help with other tasks such as record keeping, sanitation and medicine distribution. This project aims to encourage the development and well being of inhabitants in rural communities. 

3) Conservation Projects – Volunteers work in a village-based nursery.  Activities include seed collection, pruning, weeding, trimming, seed sowing, mulching, care of small seedlings and watering. Additional assistance on nursery related such as fencing, bed preparation etc. is also welcome.

4) Eco-tourism Projects – Volunteers complete research about local tourist destinations and how this industry affects the local communities. The volunteer writes a report based on the findings and submits it to the organization. A supervisor is provided to help the volunteers carry out the work efficiently and in line with the organizations needs and expectations.

Volunteer Accommodations

Volunteers live with host families.

Are you interested about volunteering in Nepal? Read more about Nepal Volunteers and Cultural Youth Exchange, the ICYE Partner in Nepal!

Read about the application process, deadlines and program fees for the Nepal Quest.

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate in the Nepal Quest.
  
• United Planet can send volunteers who are citizens of the United States and Canada or those who are currently living in the U.S. and Canada.  Citizens and residents of other countries must contact the ICYE partner in their home country. United Planet can send people from any country to our short-term Quest locations for 1-12 week programs.  Some of our short-term volunteer placements can be extended for longer stays.  Please contact us for more information about volunteering with United Planet