partner programmes: 1 (project-run hostel)
selection & Interview process: apply online.
In-country support: support is available at all
times, there is a volunteer co-ordinator and
clinic on site.
Cultural destination nepal
gpo box 11535, dhapasi height,
Kathmandu, nepal
%+997 1437 7632
fax +997 1437 7696
[email protected]
http://www.volunteernepal.org.np
Cdn is a small, locally run organisation that
places volunteers in teaching positions.
with individual placements and homestay
accommodation, it offers the opportunity to
be thoroughly immersed in nepalese
society and culture. to balance this, there
are also group activities for volunteers, such
as hiking trips, jungle safaris and white-
water rafting.
status: limited company.
timing & length of projects: Volunteers can
join a project on the fifth of february, april,
june, august or october for two to four
months.
destinations: nepal.
Costs: there is a €50 non-refundable
application fee. the programme fee is € 650
and includes two weeks of orientation,
two meals daily, accommodation, outings,
cultural activities and transportation within
the country.
eligibility: Volunteers must be aged 18 to 65
and have gsCes or a high school diploma.
they should also be physically fit and willing
to immerse themselves in another culture.
groups or Individuals: Volunteers travel within
nepal and participate in cultural activities as
a group, however, volunteer work is done
independently. Volunteers can apply to work
with a friend or partner.
annual no. of Volunteers: 125
annual projects: 3
partner programmes: 3
selection & Interview process: a written
application is required. acceptance depends
largely on having the necessary educational
qualifications.
In-country support: Volunteers are able to
contact a staff member 24 hours a day and
health and safety training is included in the
orientation.
frontiers foundation
9781-127th st, surrey, bC V3V 5j1, Canada
%+1 604 585 6646
fax +1 604 585 6643
[email protected]
http://www.frontiersfoundation.ca
this well-established charity sends volunteers
to work on community-development projects
in small, isolated aboriginal communities
in Canada’s far north, many of which are
above the arctic Circle. most volunteers
work as tutors and teaching assistants in
schools, although it’s also possible to work
on recreation projects and assist in band and
tribal Council offices. Volunteers are given
the opportunity to immerse themselves in a
unique culture and way of life.
status: registered charity.
timing & length of projects: placements are
from early september until the end of june.
Volunteers must commit to the full 10 months.
destinations: northern Canada: northwest
territories, nunuvat, Yukon.
Costs/pay: there is a C$50 registration fee.
travel costs within Canada, food, living
expenses and insurance are all covered and
volunteers are given a living allowance of
C$50 per week.
eligibility: minimum age is 19 and frontiers
prefers that volunteers have a university
degree and experience teaching or working
with young people. Volunteers must be
outgoing and energetic and have a strong
desire to learn about another culture.
groups or Individuals: Volunteers are placed
individually and in groups of up to five. It is
possible to volunteer with a friend or partner.
annual no. of Volunteers: 25
annual projects: 12
partner programmes: frontiers works
directly with schools, school boards and the
communities. each project has its own partner
organisation within the community.
selection & Interview process: application
forms can be downloaded from the
website and must be sent along with three
recommendation forms. Interviews are in
person whenever possible; otherwise by
telephone.
In-country support: frontiers has offices in
Vancouver and toronto to offer volunteer
support. In addition, each community appoints
one local person as the volunteer’s contact.
each community also has a health unit.Volunthai: Volunteers for thailand
52/189 non hi meung gow,
Chaiyaphum, 36000, thailand
%+66 4481 3346
[email protected]
http://www.volunthai.com
a grass-roots organisation with projects in the
most remote province of thailand, Volunthai
places volunteers in teaching positions
in rural, underprivileged communities.
Volunteers live with local families and teach
for about three hours per day. placements are
in a close network of schools well-known to
the organisation.
status: not-for-profit organisation.
timing & length of projects: placements are
for one to three months and begin year-
round.
destinations: thailand.
Costs: a fee of us$275 goes towards the
running of the volunteer programme; the
local communities offer accommodation and
food free to volunteers in exchange for their
services. all other costs are the responsibility
of the volunteer.
eligibility: there is no age restriction, however,
most volunteers are between 20 and 30.
groups or Individuals: homestays and work
placements are generally for individuals, with
the opportunity to meet other volunteers on
weekends. Couples and families are welcome
to apply.
annual no. of Volunteers: 100
annual projects: the organisation works with
several projects for poor children, refugees
and tsunami victims.
partner programmes: the number varies from
year to year.
selection & Interview process: application and
interview is via email.
In-country support: local staff are available
to answer questions and help both before
you arrive and while you’re at your homestay.
homestays have phone, internet, and nearby
clinics and hospitals.UK Organisations
Volunteer action for peace
16 overhill road, east dulwich,
london se 22 0ph, uK
%+44 (0)8701 657 927
[email protected]
http://www.vap.org.ukworking across all continents, Vap’s
standard workcamps bring together a group
of international volunteers from different
backgrounds to undertake unskilled tasks that
would otherwise be impossible without paid
labour. these can range from construction
work on public buildings, to environmental
conservation, to social projects involving
children, the elderly or refugees. a main goal
is to promote intercultural understanding
between participants and the local
community. Vap’s north–south workcamps
take place in developing countries, involve
larger groups with many local participants
and focus as much on cross-cultural
cooperation as on practical work.
status: registered charity.
timing & length of projects: most placements
are between two and four weeks, although
there is the possibility for longer-term
placements of three to 12 months. the
majority of placements are between june and
september but can take place year-round.
destinations: 80 countries, including Kenya,
burundi, peru, Italy, palestine, mexico,
Zambia, portugal, argentina, Vietnam and
france.
Costs: standard programme workcamps
(projects in europe, north america, japan,
south Korea and taiwan) cost £150, including
food and accommodation. north–south
programme workcamps (africa, latin america
and other asian countries) cost £180 plus
a £150 to £200 hosting fee for food and
accommodation. all travel and personal
expenses are borne by the volunteer.
eligibility: the minimum age is 18 on most
projects; there are a few projects open to
15 to 17 year olds, though. some projects
have a maximum age of 30. no skills or
experience are required, but it’s preferable
that volunteers on north–south projects
have previous experience volunteering in a
workcamp setting.
groups or Individuals: Volunteers are placed
in workcamps of five to 25 participants. It is
preferable that participants are individuals,
although for larger projects, partners and
friends can apply together. In such cases,
these participants must make every effort to
integrate into the group.
annual no. of Volunteers: 100
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