VIN (Volunteers Initiative Nepal) welcomed new volunteers this time also, they came and stayed with their group in the hotel of Nepal’s most popular and touristic place Thamel where they could spend time together to know each other .They had enjoyed 3-days induction program starting from 1st march. The volunteers received overview induction, cultural tips, Nepali language and health tips at the VIN head-office before being dispatched to their assignments.
There were altogether 9 volunteers this time. The group was composed of 2 French citizens( Vermaera Antoine and Scemama Arthur), a Canadian citizen(Nathan solar), an Australian(John michelis), an American citizen(Jessie Webber), 2 German citizens(Astrid and Philip), a New Zealand citizen(Ashleigh Davies) and a citizen from Hongkong(Lydia). Some participants travelled only to volunteer while some travelled to volunteering as well as to spend their vacation and some are already thinking to extend their volunteering for next year as well in their gap time. They will volunteer for a period of 2 to 12 weeks and have been assigned various tasks such as teaching English at Buddhist monasteries(Nathan solar, Ashleigh Davies, Jessie Webber and Scemama Arthur ), Construction and manual work (Vermaera Antoine), Youth Empowerment (John michelis), Environment and Agroforestry(Lydia). Charity Trek (Astrid and Philip).
All the new volunteers were highly involved and took great interest in the presentation which was given by Bhupendra Ghimire on ‘VIN and its activities’ and Dinesh kumar khatiwada on the topic ‘Nepal and its culture’ While Doctor Laxmi Ghimire had his contribution by providing valuable tips about healthcare. Nepali lessons and the sight seeing two places-Boudha and Patan were also facilitated by Shradha shakya which were greatly enjoyed by new volunteers.
All is organized well and going smoothly according to plan so far. Now, everyone is very excited to do more and real work. You can also be part of our volunteering programs and involved in 46 different long and Mid term volunteering projects. Get involved now.