The program fee is comprehensive, covering all your in-country needs. This ensures that the local communities we work with are not financially burdened by our volunteers.

1. Volunteer placement with one of our Partner Programs including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with each local organization.
2. In-country Cultural and Learning Activities including excursions to nearby points of interest, special events and discussions with a variety of local cultural, professional, governmental and community agencies.
3. Vfdnepal home-based structure providing you with a comfortable, safe place to live and your meals.
4. In-country basic language and cultural orientation and assistance
5. Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
6. Important documents including volunteer orientation information, basic language guide book and in-country information materials.
7. Transportation to and from the airport, to and from cultural and learning activities and to and from your volunteer work placement within Kathmandu Valley.
8. 24/7 emergency assistance and onsite support
9. Local phone calls and emails at Vfdnepal office: info@vfdnepal.org.
10. Administration and management
11. $50 for Promoting Girl Children’s Education Program
12. $50 for Vfdnepal’s initiatives in the future  

What the fee does not cover?

1. Costs associated with obtaining a visa, travel insurance, medical insurance and immunizations (when needed)
2. International and domestic airfare and corresponding airport departure taxes
3. Personal internet time and long-distance (domestic and international) phone calls
4. Laundry services
5. Personal expenses