New project site Kavresthali

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Published on: 09 May 2016

New project site Kavresthali

VIN has officially launched community development projects to the new site, Kavresthali. It has trained youth from Kavresthali on camp leader training to develop their capacity through leadership skills, started water hygiene and sanitation (WASH) survey and placed volunteers in health centre. Community people are found excited with VIN projects. Ward secretary, health centre in charge, school principals and local people are happy to work with VIN.
The training included the following contents:

S.N. Content
1. Introduction of the participations, Registration
 
2. Introduction of the training
Schedule for the training
3. Knowledge about the Organization (VIN) and workcamp /voluntary movement
a. Background of volunteerism/the concept of voluntary service.
b. What is a workcamp movement?
c. What is LTV/MTV/STV/Workcamp (difference between them)
d. Background information on the other volunteers coming for the project. (International volunteers exchange)
4. Background information to the host projects and country.
a.       Knowledge about their own country
a.       Knowledge of the region of the workcamp.
b.      Knowledge about the project.
 
c.       Challenges that communities face in the development. Social problems
d.      What can we do to solve the problem
5.
6. Leadership skills
a.       The leadership, leader /Different style of leadership
b.      Communication skills/Relation between co-leaders and volunteers
c.       Cultural awareness/values/intercultural learning/ gender issues
d.      Group Dynamics
e.       Conflict resolution
Break
f.       Facilitation and time management skills
7. The responsibility of the workcamp leaders.
8. Practical skills that a leader/volunteer needs
a.       How to operate the work programme? (practical work/team building/communication/hosting organization/partner)
 
b.      How to Manage a budget (financial management of a workcamp/project)
 
c.       How to organize catering and domestic matters?
Water/food/accommodation
d.      How to organize a social programme?
Study theme/workcamp games etc.
e.       Health, safety and security/First aids
f.       Methods of evaluation
Reflection and evaluation techniques/meetings
9. Evaluation /Rapping up

 
Kavresthali lies in north Kathmandu about 9 km from the city. It has covered Tarkeswore municipality ward 4, 5 and 6. It has 1007 households with 2690 population (a data provided by ward office). It is said that many people are migrated from the area after earthquake.  There is no other organization working in the area. It has a need in the area of health, WASH, reconstruction and renovation of social institutions. People are in need of life skills and income generation activities.
VIN has been working in Jitpurphedi community since 2007 using an integrated development approach. It has extended project sites to three VDCs of Okhaldhunga and a VDC of Nuwakot. It has focused women and children who are considered as vulnerable and are at the fringe of development. Therefore, it developed programs to empower those groups involving all community people. Major programs are Women’s Empowerment, Children’s Development, Youth Empowerment, Public health and Medical Care, Environment Conservation and Disaster Response & Relief.
Currently VIN supports six communities, Jitpurphedi and Kavresthali of Kathmandu, Taluwa, Thulachhap and Bhadaure of Okhaldhunga and Okarpauwa of Nuwakot. More than 50000 people are benefitting from the VIN’s project.

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What VIN offers you in return?

  • On Arrival orientation (two to three days)
  • Food and Accommodation during on arrival orientation at VIN’s hostel / budget hotel on sharing basis
  • Food and Accommodation during Placement: Nepali Standard local host family – 3 meals a day
  • Transportation: Airport pick up; one time transport to and from the project site
  • Local volunteers’ support cost (optional)
  • VIN T-shirt
  • Certificate of participation
  • 24 hours emergency support
  • VIN admin cost.

What is excluded? Airfare, VISA (http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa), vaccinations, travel & medical insurance, return airport transfer, personal travel and weekend activities expenses etc.

Time and Fees

Mid and Long Term Volunteers:
  • 2 weeks minimum stay- € 385
  • 3 weeks – 470€
  • 4 weeks – 555€ (after 4 weeks for each additional week we charge €75)
University Internships:
  • 4 weeks minimum stay- € 615 (for each additional week we charge €85)

Mentoring and Support System

You will receive a clear and concise on-the-job instructions, course of action, context of work and policies/strategies before your placement begins. You will be

provided with ample of guidance and support throughout the placement with trainings / onboarding sessions incase necessary. You will be in a constant communication and regular check-in with the VIN volunteer coordinator. VIN aims to maintain a culture of continuous feedback between the volunteer supervisor at the placement to monitor the performance of the volunteer and ensure the project delivers desired outcomes.

In case of an emergency, you may contact one of our Volunteer Coordinators who will be available anytime for your assistance and support.

Schedule and Commitment

You will work five to six days a week, up to six hours per day. You may propose your preferred time and hours; however, the working time period will be dependent on the institution you have been placed. A minimum of 2 weeks’ time commitment is expected of a volunteer. The longer you commit, the better impact you can make. You should be willing to commit a certain amount of your free time and energy, show a lot of commitment and be a good listener. You are expected to work constructively and co-operatively maintaining good reputation and standards at all times. Volunteer should abide by relevant security concerns and access procedures. Moreover, you should be receptive and positive to performance appraisal, advice and feedback. Throughout your placement you will have the full support of VIN. Your safety is our highest priority.

Requirements

  • Gender: Female / Male
  • Minimum Age: 18+ years (16-17 years old person can volunteer but need to present parents’ consent letter)
  • Language: English (Intermediate)
  • Educational: High School Graduate

Your Experience/Setting

On arrival you will be greeted at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transported to your hotel / hostel (alternative arrangements can be made for those already in Nepal prior to the start of their placement). You will then receive a comprehensive a two to three-day induction, during that time you will be provided with information about your particular project as well as general information, including basic Nepalese language and culture, health and safety. This is also a good time to mix with other volunteers or interns who may be great sight-seeing companions and a source of support during your volunteer placement.

During the induction you will be accommodated in a budget hotel or hostel at VIN. However, a large part of the VIN experience comes from the immersion of a

home stay with a Nepalese host family. While this is an essential part of the experience we also recognize that it can be a challenging one, becoming part of a new culture and becoming accustomed to facilities that will be more basic than those you are used to. However, all our host families are experienced in accommodating volunteers – although their ability to speak English will vary – and you will have 24 hours’ access to contact and support from our staff members during your placement.

Volunteers will be placed in one of VIN’s working areas namely Tarakeshor Municipality of Kathmandu, Taluwa, Thulachhap and Bhadaure of Okhaldhunga, and Okharpouwa, Kaule of Nuwakot district. While at the working site the volunteers are requested to bring their own lunch, water bottle, safety gears, face mask and other essential belongings. As a volunteer you are advised to be in a comfortable and modest attire with preferably long sleeves. If you wish to raise project funds or collect project specific resources, you may contact us.

Desirable/ Common Skills 

  • Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
  • A team player with good work ethics
  • Time management and leadership qualities
  • Adaptable, flexible and able to work under pressure
  • Accepting of different ideas and culture
  • Problem solving: always be part of solutions than part of a problem
  • Creative