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Volunteer in Nepal

Discover International Volunteer HQ’s incredible Nepal volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Nepal volunteer projects, including Childcare, Teaching, Medical, Construction, Women’s Education, NGO Support and Sustainable Agriculture. Volunteer work in Nepal is located in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 147,000 travellers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organisation in Nepal.

Highlights:
  • 11 meaningful project options available year-round
  • Program Fees from AU$469 for 1 week
  • Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, breakfast and dinner and 24/7 in-country support
  • Accommodation in homestays in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara

  • Incredible travel and tour add-ons, including the famous Everest Base Camp Trek and Hatha Yoga Retreat

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Key information

Fully hosted experience from AU$469
Volunteer from 1 - 12 weeks
Ages 16+ and families
Based in Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara
Projects align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact driven projects run by locals
B Corporation certified organization
Practice yoga & explore the Himalayas

Volunteer opportunities in Nepal

Increases access to education

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$469

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in childcare centres
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Help childcare centers around Kathmandu with early stages of education and entertainment, fostering an appetite for learning and fun in local children.

Increases access to education

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$469

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in childcare centres
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Assist with lessons and games in childcare centers around the popular tourist town of Pokhara. Provide enthusiasm and care for local children, as well as casual exposure to the English language.

Supports community development

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$552

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Various locations in Nepal
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Help with construction and maintenance around educational facilities across Nepal. Well suited to fit and eager volunteers who enjoy physical, hands-on work.

Protects animals

4-8 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$799

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based at an elephant sanctuary in Chitwan
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Conserve elephant populations by looking after rescued, old and injured elephants at a sanctuary in Chitwan. You'll also help educate local schools, communities and international travelers about the challenges elephants face for tourism.

Improves health & wellbeing

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Set Program Fee of AU$799

  • Set duration of 1 week
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in communities in Nepal
  • Volunteers aged 18+

A project designed for volunteer groups, involving roving outreach campaigns delivering basic healthcare in local communities. Campaigns are customisable to your experience and specialty and aim to bring health services to locals in the comfort of their own neighbourhoods.

Improves health & wellbeing

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$881

  • Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in hospitals and clinics in Nepal
  • Volunteers aged 18+

Observe and assist local physicians and nurses across hospitals in Nepal. Volunteers can contribute to a range of departments, though hands-on tasks are unlikely.

Supports community development

4-8 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$1112

  • Duration: 4 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based with NGOs in Nepal
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Provide assistance to NGOs working in important community-based initiatives in youth and women’s empowerment, education, environment & conservation, health and more.

Improves health & wellbeing

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$469

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in specialist day care centres
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Help to provide care and education in day care centres for children with special needs. Students are aged between 3-16 and react well to upbeat, enthusiastic volunteers.

Conserves the environment

4-8 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$898

  • Duration: 3 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based on farms in Nepal
  • Voluteers aged 16+ and families

Assist local crop and livestock farmers with seasonal aspects of their operation. Be immersed in rural communities and help to implement sustainable farming strategies.

Increases access to education

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$469

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in schools across Nepal
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Provide valued input as a fluent English speaker in lessons in both public and private schools across Nepal.

Increases access to education

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$469

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in education centres
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Assist education centers for women who did not complete high school qualifications, but want another chance. Volunteers focus on teaching English, which boosts job prospects and helps with cultural understanding.

What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience

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Jelena Bolia

Very friendly and efficient support, increased my confidence in the upcoming trip and my volunteering organization choice. The Local Team were available and supportive. The accommodation was safe, clean, quite simple but I was not expecting any luxury so it was perfectly adapted to what I needed and it allowed me to have a pleasant stay. The hosts were simply wonderful, kind and generous. Amazing Nepali food, I never skipped a meal and enjoyed the opportunity to eat together with the family of the host. One of my best memories.

I am overwhelmed just by thinking of how much this trip changed me, my life philosophy, possibly even my life. I have met amazing people, I was humbled to share some moments of their life. I have experienced many new things to me, I have learnt a lot about Nepali culture and people and I am forever grateful to them and for this opportunity. I have made new friends, I have stepped out of my comfort zone, I have enjoyed every minute and I regretted to have to leave only after 2 weeks.

The notes left by the previous volunteers were of great help, it is an excellent tradition that has to live. Anyway, I hope this program will remain active for a long time as these women are very grateful and seem to value the school and the volunteering effort. I wish them luck and all the best. A special thanks to our host family and to the people of Bhaktapur who welcomed us with open arms and wide smiles. I will keep them forever in my heart.

My advice is to look no further, it is ok to hesitate but do it, in your own time, on your terms by choosing the country and the program that you want but do it. You will miss out on experiencing the wonderful world out there and meeting beautiful human beings otherwise.

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Erminia Blackden

I really needed the support and I really felt listened to and guided by my IVHQ Program Manager. Nothing was too much trouble. The Local Team were a seamless extension of IVHQ. They were on hand, kind, considerate, supportive and left no stone unturned. I always felt safe knowing that they were there to help me. The host family was very accommodating and we really felt like part of the family and included in everything they had to offer.

It's something everyone should do. It's enriching and life affirming and it makes us so aware of our privilege. Doing it with IVHQ takes out the stress and the danger (as far as it can). I will definitely be recommending IVHQ and I will definitely be volunteering again. A deeper understanding of my own privilege and the confidence to go out and do something useful, that can make a difference.

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Andrea Del Pilar Ramos Bautista

My IVHQ Program Manager was very helpful during my trip preparation, since the registration day until the day I flew to Nepal.

The local team was wonderful. They supported me fully at all times, not only with everything related to the project activities, but also with recommendations that helped make my stay in the city much more enjoyable and meaningful. At the end of the program, I had an accident, and I truly couldn’t have been in better hands. The local team was there for me from the very first day until the moment I had to board my flight back home. I’m deeply grateful for their care, guidance, and constant support.

Volunteering in women’s empowerment project in Nepal through IVHQ has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. The women I had the chance to work with, were incredibly kind, eager to learn, and full of heart. Their warmth and determination made my time there unforgettable. It’s an experience I’ll carry with me forever, and I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to connect with such inspiring women.

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Olivia Edwards

IVHQ was very helpful and very detailed. Communication was easy and quick through my program manager. The local team were so helpful and made me feel so safe and welcome. They truly made me feel I could reach out to them at any point if I needed. They went above and beyond.

Volunteering with women in Nepal was an incredibly rewarding experience that strengthened my communication, adaptability, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. I witnessed the transformative power of education in empowering women from impoverished backgrounds, giving them confidence and new opportunities.

For anyone hesitant about joining a similar program, I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone. The experience will broaden your perspective, enhance your problem-solving abilities, and allow you to make a meaningful impact. The connections you build and the lessons you learn are invaluable, both personally and professionally. It’s an opportunity for growth, learning, and lasting positive change.

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Popular add-ons & experiences in Nepal

Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular add-ons and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Nepal program.

Chitwan Jungle Safari (2 nights/3 days)
Chitwan Jungle Safari (2 nights/3 days)

Embark on an unforgettable jungle safari to witness Nepal’s captivating wildlife in its natural habitat.

AU$308
Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days)
Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days)

This iconic expedition is the most popular trekking route in the Himalayas and is unlike any other in the world.

AU$2434
Hatha Yoga and Meditation Retreat (1 week)
Hatha Yoga and Meditation Retreat (1 week)

Reconnect with tranquility and mindfulness during a rejuvenating one-week yoga and meditation retreat, leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the Western world.

AU$868
Chitwan Jungle Safari (2 nights/3 days)
Chitwan Jungle Safari (2 nights/3 days)

Embark on an unforgettable jungle safari to witness Nepal’s captivating wildlife in its natural habitat.

AU$308
Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days)
Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days)

This iconic expedition is the most popular trekking route in the Himalayas and is unlike any other in the world.

AU$2434
Hatha Yoga and Meditation Retreat (1 week)
Hatha Yoga and Meditation Retreat (1 week)

Reconnect with tranquility and mindfulness during a rejuvenating one-week yoga and meditation retreat, leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the Western world.

AU$868

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