I had a positive experience during our time in Nepal. Seeing the children smiling, was the best gift of all, as I feel we brought some hope for them and the school personnel. I would do it again without hesitation.
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 146,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Nepal.
Highlights:
- 11 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $285 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, breakfast and dinner and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in homestays in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara
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Incredible travel and tour add-ons, including the famous Everest Base Camp Trek and Hatha Yoga Retreat
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in Nepal
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $285
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in childcare centers
- 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 $285
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in childcare centers
- 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 $335
- 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 $485
- 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 $485
- 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 customizable to your experience and specialty and aim to bring health services to locals in the comfort of their own neighborhoods.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $535
- 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 $675
- 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 $285
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in specialist day care centers
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Help to provide care and education in day care centers 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 $545
- 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 $285
- 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 $285
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in education centers
- 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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Benjamin Stanly Fernandez De La Rosa
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Stephen Hands
It's a great program! The local team is very supportive, and it's a great place to go to step out of your comfort zone! If you want to do it, go for it!
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Lucy Westmore
I gained so much from this program. Working with the women at the school was truly such a fulfilling experience - I was so amazed by their kindness and positivity, and their willingness to learn and improve is something I am now trying to embody in myself. I would advise anyone joining to maintain an open mind - be open to meeting new people, immersed in a different culture and getting to know a community and way of life that may be completely different to your own!
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Arran Kent
Everything for preparation was clearly explained and easy to follow. I felt confident I understood what the program would entail, how to get help if it was needed, and arrival/departure details. The Local Team were excellent, very attentive and helpful throughout my program.
I've gained a great appreciation for passionate environmentalists like my placement in Nepal. It makes me very proud to have helped in some small way, they are a great example of good hardworking people doing their best for a environmental issue they care deeply about.
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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)
Embark on an unforgettable jungle safari to witness Nepal’s captivating wildlife in its natural habitat.
$187
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.
$1477
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.
$527
Chitwan Jungle Safari (2 nights/3 days)
Embark on an unforgettable jungle safari to witness Nepal’s captivating wildlife in its natural habitat.
$187
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.
$1477
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.
$527
