ChildcareChildcare – Pokhara
Assist with lessons and play-based learning in childcare centers around the lakeside town of Pokhara.
- 1–12 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $310
Childcare Nepal
Childcare & School Support – Kathmandu
Support early-years teachers with lessons, games, and one-on-one attention in childcare centers around Kathmandu.
Overview
Everything you need to know
- Program fee
- From $310
- Duration
- 1–12 weeks
- Hours
- 3–5 hours/day
- Start dates
- Every 1st & 3rd Monday
- Based in
- Local childcare centers
- Ages
- 16+ and families
- Country
- 🇳🇵 Nepal
- Support
- 24/7 in-country team
Essential country information
- Language
- Nepali, English
- Climate
- Mild valley climate, cooler and drier October–March
- Currency
- Nepalese Rupee (NPR); USD generally accepted for major fees.
- Visas
- Required for most nationalities; available on arrival for many passports. Check your local embassy.
- Safety
- 24/7 local support and vetted host families provided.
Volunteering requirements
- Volunteers must be 16 or older (families welcome).
- A criminal background check is required.
- Fluent or highly proficient in English.
- Enthusiasm, cultural sensitivity, and a positive attitude.
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Life on the project
Schedule
Your days on the project
Volunteering 3–5 hours/day, with evenings and weekends free to explore Nepal.
A typical day
Schedules vary by project and location, but a typical volunteering day looks like this:
- 07:30 AMBreakfast at the volunteer accommodation.
- 08:30 AMTravel to the project placement.
- 09:00 AMVolunteer duties commence.
- 12:30 PMLunch break.
- 02:00 PMResume volunteer duties.
- 04:00 PMVolunteer work finishes. Free time to explore or relax.
- 07:00 PMDinner at the volunteer accommodation.
Weekends are always free for you to relax, explore the local area, or take part in organized tourist activities!
Pricing
Transparent, all-inclusive fees
Our programs are priced affordably to ensure maximum impact for local communities. You only pay once your place is confirmed.
Nepal
| Duration | Program FeeDue 30 days before you start. Covers the cost of hosting you. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $310 | ≈ $44/day |
| 2 weeks | $405 | ≈ $29/day |
| 3 weeks | $555 | ≈ $26/day |
| 4 weeks | $700 | ≈ $25/day |
| 6 weeks | $985 | ≈ $23/day |
| 8 weeks | $1,260 | ≈ $23/day |
| 12 weeks | $1,795 | ≈ $21/day |
Registration Fee
$259
Paid once your place is confirmed, in addition to the Program Fee. Applying is free.
Important things to note
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of $259 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 4% international card payment processing fee is added at checkout.
Reviews
What volunteers say
“The other volunteers and my host family made Kathmandu feel like home within a week. I learned as much from the kids as I ever taught them.”
Priya N.
23, Teaching English in Nepal
“Construction days were hard work but seeing the finished classroom on our last day made every blister worth it.”
Liam O.
31, Construction & Renovation in Nepal
“I did the community kitchen program between semesters and honestly it reframed how I think about my own city. Small placement, big impact.”
Marcus T.
20, Community Kitchen in Denver, USA
“Our host family in Monrovia treated us like their own kids. The health outreach team let us do real, hands-on work from day one.”
Anna K.
27, Community Health Outreach in Liberia
“The trail restoration crew treated me like a full team member, not a tourist with a shovel. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
Sofia R.
24, Trail Restoration in Colorado, USA
“Every question I had before departure was answered within a day. It made a first solo trip abroad feel completely manageable.”
James B.
19, Childcare in Liberia
Ready to join Childcare & School Support – Kathmandu?
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