1. Why volunteer in Nepal?
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudanal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on the earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from sub-tropical to Arctic.
2. Am I eligible to volunteer in Nepal with Vfdnepal?
Of course! Any body, who has energy, enthusiasm and motivation to do something for the wellbeing of human beings can be a Vfdnepal volunteer. You do not need to have past experience; we help you to growing as an Excellent Volunteer.
3. How safe is it to volunteer in Nepal?
With the changed political context and after the constituent assembly election in April 2008, it is quite safe for foreigners to Volunteer and Visit in Nepal.Vfdnepal ensures and assures you for your safety and pleasant atmosphere during your stay and volunteering in Nepal. We have system in place for regularly updating security situation from the fields.
4. When do I need to start volunteering in Nepal?
"Any season is volunteer season in Nepal" Respecting your feeling of volunteering in Nepal,Vfdnepal accepts your request and manage placement for your volunteering within the shortest timing, but we prefer you book your seat at least TWO MONTHS prior, so that we can make your stay and volunteering in Nepal a memorable and fun full. Volunteering within Kathmandu Valley is open for all the seasons, but placement in terai (plain land) and remote hills during rainy season will be difficult. Likewise, placement in highlands (mountain regions) during winter will be difficult.
5. What is the duration and how much do the volunteering with Vfdnepal in Nepal cost?
Besides the basic cost based on the duration of volunteering, you need some pocket money of US $50 per week to meet your personal expenses of bottled water, personal items, toiletries, beverage, entertainment, etc.If you are volunteering outside Kathmandu Valley, you need to pay $25 to $50 (based on the location of your placement) for road transportation
6. Do extra funds require before or after volunteering with Vfdnepal in Nepal?
Not necessarily, but visiting www.vfdnepal.org before coming to Nepal, or during volunteering in Nepal, you may find some of the initiatives of Vfdnepal are of your interest, you can contribute in it or you may think something new and different, Vfdnepal can help you to plan. You can contribute or generate funding for it after going back to your country.
7. What would be the living and transport arrangements during volunteering?
Vfdnepal provides accommodation that is covered by the basic cost of volunteering. During language and cultural orientation for 5 days, volunteers need to stay with other volunteers at Vfdnepal Office in Kathmandu. After orientation, volunteers will be placed at their volunteering site where they have to stay with Nepalese host families.Vfdnepal compensates volunteer's food and accommodation to the host family. All host families are well contacted and briefed about volunteer's stay, work and safety. At the placement sites, well-trained Youth Coordinators will be together for assistance and coordination all the time. For transportation,Vfdnepal provides transportation to and from airport, short excursions and placement sites within Kathmandu Valley. This will be covered by the volunteering cost. This is applicable to all, but those who want to volunteer outside Kathmandu Valley need to pay extra for road-transportation varying from $25 to $50 based on the distance of the placement. Vfdnepal arranges a safe, comfort and pleasant travel.
8. Should one be single for volunteering with Vfdnepal?
Not Necessarily. We provide volunteering opportunities to individuals, couples, groups and families.
9. Is it possible to do some excursions in the middle or last of the volunteering withVfdnepal?
Of course, it is possible because Vfdnepal encourage you to learn more about Nepal through Volunteer and Visit Nepal and advice you to spare some time and money , so we suggest you to allocate some time for excursions when you think for volunteering with Vfdnepal. You will get assistance and support from Vfdnepal in exploring appropriate and comparatively cheaper package of excursion for Vfdnepal volunteers.
For more information about Traveling in Nepal, you may visit www.welcomenepal.com
10. How to organise flights and get a visa for volunteering in Nepal?
Any travel agency in your city provide information and book flights for your visit to Nepal. If needed, Vfdnepal can provide information for affordable flights to and from Nepal. For a visa for your trip to Nepal, you can access to Nepalese Embassy or Nepalese Consulate or other Mission offices in your country. You may get a visa upon arrival at the International airport in Kathmandu. It is easy but you need to bring some passport size photographs with you. Vfdnepal can provide assistance for any extension of your visa during your stay in Nepal. The rate of visa fee in Nepal is:
- A tourist visa for 60 days costs US $30
- Any extension for 30 days costs US $30 with THREE renewal possible.
11. Does English or Nepali language is necessary for volunteering in Nepal?
English could be either primary or secondary language, but a volunteer needs to communicate well in English. Vfdnepal makes trained youth coordinators for your support in language and cultural matters during your stay in Nepal. Vfdnepal also provides orientation and practice for Nepali language and culture upon your arrival.
12. Should a volunteer be from a certain country to volunteer withVfdnepal in Nepal?
Not necessarily, any volunteer holding a citizenship of any country can volunteer in Nepal with Vfdnepal. We WELCOME everyone to Volunteer and Visit Nepal and make It a lifetime experience.
13. What precautions does a volunteer need to take for health and hygiene?
A volunteer needs to consult a physician in his or her country for any kind of vaccination that requires for international travelling. A volunteer will get assistance at times of his or her need in health related issues during volunteering in Nepal. It is appreciable if you can bring a small first-aid kit with you and sufficient doses of the medicine, if anyone is taking a prescribed medicine before coming to Nepal.
For hygiene related matters, Vfdnepal tries its level best to ensure the quality of food and water during training and placement. All host families are trained and made aware of maintaining quality of hygiene including germ-free food and water. A volunteer needs to be aware of the illnesses and should try to keep his or herself healthy and fit during volunteering in Nepal.
Vfdnepal always assists you in maintaining your sound health and WISH YOUR STAY IN NEPAL A HEALTHY AND HAPPY.