Environmental Action - Nepal

only  £550

Environmental Action

Ref:

GYC 1172197

Countries:

Nepal

Duration:

from 2 weeks

  

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This placement would suit:

volunteers who are independent, enthusiastic and adaptable, hard working with an open-minded attitude. Please be aware that this project is physically demanding but the rewards are worth it. You do not need any formal training or experience to participate, but whatever experience you do have will be taken into account when arranging your day-to-day activities.

 

Cost details:

Each additional 2 weeks costs £150

 

Duration details:

The programme starts on the 1st and 15th of each month. You can volunteer from 2 weeks to 5 months. If you wish to volunteer for less than 4 weeks, your induction will be shorter than described above.

 

    

Product Details

Although Chitwan is a well-known tourism spot in Nepal, you can still enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Chitwan National Park. In addition to the project work, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy including Jungle Safaris on elephants to search for the one-horned Rhino and the Bengal Tiger, canoeing, bird watching and the Tharu village walk and cultural immersion programs. In addition, Chitwan is popularly known as the 'storehouse of corn' as it is one of the most fertile areas of Nepal. Chitwan is also the representative of your guesthouse will meet you at the airport in Kathmandu.

All volunteers receive a one-week induction before starting the volunteer programme. The induction is facilitated by the local coordinator - Salve and is designed to help you settle into Nepalese life and to ensure you are fully prepared for your volunteer placement.Based in Kathmandu and a rural hilltop village, the induction covers:

• The people of Nepal and their caste system
• Basic Nepali language classes
• Living with local families
• Traditional food

Project Objectives:

• To generate a sense of environmental awareness & conservation amongst children & local villages
• To provide an opportunity for foreign Volunteers to study and gain new insights into issues such as environmental protection, resource management and sustainable agriculture in Nepal
• To participate in integrated community development activities.

Activities as a volunteer include seed collection;vegetation trimming, weeding, researching and studying endangered plants.

Additionally volunteers will be involved with local programmes, which teach local villages & schools about environmental awareness & conservation.

While volunteering Environmental Action in Nepal, you may find yourself working alongside other local groups who carry out wildlife conservation, environmental conservation or historical preservation.

only  £550

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0845 344 7569