Annie McShane – Volunteers Initiative Nepal

I have had such a wonderful and amazing time volunteering in Nepal I don’t know what I will miss most! I started teaching English at community school a month ago now, and I can’t believe how fast the time has gone. I was teaching English to grade 2, 3 and 4 at Kathmandu Vidya Mandir Secondary School in the Kathmandu area. The school was so wonderful, the kids were so excited to see me each day and it was easy to make great friends with students of all grades during lunchtimes and after school. The staff at KVM were also very supportive throughout my time there and made an effort to include me in their staff activities which were very enjoyable and really culturally enriching. I noticed real improvement in my student’s English grammar skills which made me very excited and proud. I stayed with a local family throughout the whole experience which really made my time in Nepal so much more meaningful as I was culturally integrated and living the Nepali lifestyle which was probably actually one of the most meaningful parts of the whole experience.

VIN have been incredible throughout my month here. The induction period was really beneficial for my teaching and they provided me with endless support throughout the placement. I highly recommend teaching English at community schools with VIN for anyone who is looking for something different, challenging, exciting and enriching.

Cholindra Karki

16:12 16 Sep 24

Volunteers Initiative Nepal(VIN) is a non- religious, non-political, non-for-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO). It focuses on community based projects involving local volunteers backed-up by international volunteers in Nepal.It has been deploying its volunteers in teaching, teachers training,environment, health and sanitation, children development,women empowerment support, youth empowerment and disaster risk reduction. I am proud to be a staff of this known organization. Let the targeted community be empowered together…

Rosie W

09:01 08 Sep 24

Volunteering with VIN was an incredibly experience! I spent an amazing 2 weeks working in 4 schools teaching about disasters and preparedness while enhancing the childrens english. Everyone I met was so lovely and helpful enciting me into their culture. While in Okhaldhunga I got to see multiple festivals including Gai Jatra and Teej, which was unforgettable and really made my time in Nepal. I'm so glad VIN allowed me to see the beautiful sights and culture if Nepal and I wish to come back soon!

Sulav Singh Thakuri

07:25 14 Aug 24

Well, I was that lucky one who got an opportunity to work with VIN (Volunteer Initiative Nepal) as a local volunteer. It was the best part of my entire life till. During my time volunteering (about 3 months), I gained valuable skills like project management , community outreach. This experience also contributed my personal growth by enhancing my leadership abilities and improving my communication skills.Thank you VIN 🥰❣️I recommend all my other friends who are pursuing to do community work and who have commitments to do it, do visit VIN.

Lilou

11:45 05 Jul 24

it was an incredible experience, rich on a personal and professional level. VIN was able to support us throughout our mission. the volunteers met on site were very kind and welcoming. thank you Didi for these good dishes prepared. thank you to the communities for welcoming and accepting us. incredible adventure that I will never forget.

Name:	Annie McShane
Country:	Australia
Project Name:	English at a community school
Project Category:	Teaching Program
Join Date:	15/01/2014
End Date:	12/02/2014