Inspiring Monthly Volunteer Meeting at Volunteers Initiative Nepal – June 2025 Highlights

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Group Photo: Monthly Volunteer Meeting June, 2025
Published on: 02 Jul 2025

Inspiring Monthly Volunteer Meeting at Volunteers Initiative Nepal – June 2025 Highlights

Kathmandu, 27 June 2025 – Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) successfully hosted its monthly volunteer meeting on Friday at the VIN Headquarters. The event energized NGO volunteers, helping them connect, reflect, and share their volunteer updates.

Warm Welcome and Fun Quiz

The session began with a heartfelt welcome from our Volunteer Manager. We then dived into a lively Kahoot quiz, led by our NGO Management volunteer, Naim.
Ten teams of two competed fiercely, learning VIN facts in a playful, fun format. Two teams emerged victorious, and everyone enjoyed the spirited atmosphere.

Highlights from Volunteer Projects

Our Volunteer Updates segment painted a vivid picture of community impact:

  • David & Tylian (World Peace Monastery): Improved monks’ vocabulary, writing, and conversational English. They organized classes by skill level.

  • Ella & Nelia (Kirtipur Monastery): Helped nuns with homework. Engaged younger participants with games, face painting, and smiles.

  • Felix (Computer Education): Taught basic digital tools at WBC and North Star School, supported by local volunteer Hensal.

  • Summer (Ehipassiko Monastery): Taught MS Office, Canva, and English. She also started a documentary project featuring senior monks.

  • Allegra (Grande Hospital Medical Care): Gained practical experience in various departments and praised the team’s spirit.

  • Marie (Nagarjun School): Led rhymes, alphabet games, and nurturing care for young children.

  • Kanako, Atzi, Nischal & Akrishta (Public Health Project): Conducted seven menstrual hygiene sessions with live demos, engaging students and challenging taboos. Atzi also advanced our Photo Journalism Project.

  • Niels, Gatha & Gia (ESC – Child Protection): Formed school clubs, launched wall magazines showcasing student stories, and prepared management training.

  • Sacha, Kristina & Chandrika (Youth Empowerment): Completed computer training, drafted a youth club constitution, and began life-skills training focused on sustainability.

Awards and Appreciation

The meeting ended with a lively awards ceremony. We handed out fun, volunteer-specific honors, such as “Who Loves Momo the Most”. The highlight was the Photo of the Month Award, judged by staff and volunteers—Summer took home the prize and an exciting gift.

Closing Remarks

VIN concluded the gathering with a brief update on upcoming projects and heartfelt words of appreciation. A group photo sealed the day—capturing the energy, commitment, and joy of our volunteer community.

🌟 Thank You, Volunteers

A huge thank you to all NGO volunteers for your hard work, creativity, and contributions. Your dedication is driving real change in communities across Nepal.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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