Code | Name of Project | Location | Date | Type | Total Vols. | Male | Female | Age |
VINWC20-04 | House Rebuilding Support | Tarakeshwor / Okharpauwa Kathmandu | 17 – 28 Feb 2020 | MANU | 16 | 8 | 8 | 18+ |
VINWC20-09 | House Rebuilding Support | Tarakeshwor / Okharpauwa / Kathmandu | 18 – 29 June 2020 | MANU | 16 | 8 | 8 | 18+ |
VINWC20-16 | House Rebuilding Support (Gai Jatra) | Tarakeshwor / Okharpauwa / Kathmandu | 5 – 15 Aug 2020 | MANU | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18+ |
VINWC20- 21 | House Rebuilding Support | 13 – 24 Sept 2020 | Manu | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18+ | |
VINWC20- 23 | House Rebuilding | Tarakeshwor / Okharpauwa / Kathmandu | 09 – 19 Nov 2020 | MANU | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18+ |
VINWC20 – 26 | House Rebuilding | Tarakeshwor / Okharpauwa / Kathmandu | 9 -21 Dec 2020 | MANU | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18+ |
Background:
Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a NGO with the mission to empower marginalised communities through inclusive and holistic development programmes.
This is done through the following project areas:
- Education
- Health and Environment
- Economy
- Basic Infrastructure
Within the above project areas, we conduct the following programmes:
- Women’s Empowerment
- Children’s Development
- Youth Empowerment
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Environment and Conservation
- Public Health and Medical Care
Project information:
In 2015, Nepal was hit by an earthquake of the 7.8 magnitude on the Richter scale. 9,000 people lost their lives and 22,000 people were injured.
The earthquake didn’t only mean loss of lives but it also destroyed thousands of houses and left people without shelter or just temporary accommodations.
VIN mobilised rapid response and rescue teams, and is now focussing on the reconstruction and sustainability of homes.
OBJECTIVES/ AIM:
The main aim of this work camp is to support families struck by the earthquake in 2015 and help to rebuild houses and repair damaged structures.
Your placement and activities:
This role is physically demanding. So we need fit and able volunteers, who can help us rebuilding earthquake resistant houses by demolishing damaged structures, recycling and reusing bricks, clear debris, dig foundations and help building new homes.
VIN has a selection process to support the most vulnerable and needy families.
There will be one rest day in the middle of your work camp. If you’ve volunteering at a school, the Saturdays will be a rest day also.
Your support from VIN:
We want volunteers to have the best experience possible.
That is why we have created a thorough induction process, which will help you settle into your placement.
Day 1– ARRIVAL DAY
We will pick you up at the airport and bring you to the VIN hostel where you will meet other volunteers who will volunteer at the work camp too.
Day 2- ORIENTATION DAY AND TRAVEL TO WORK CAMP
We will provide you with an induction which includes cultural tips, useful Nepali phrases, health and safety tips as well as preparations for your project activities. All volunteers will be taken to the work camp site.
Day 3- WORK CAMP PLACEMENT STARTS
Last day– REPORT WRITING AND FEEDBACK
On the last day of the work camp volunteers come back to the VIN head office in Kathmandu and you will submit a detailed work report, fill out an exit form and sit with VIN executives for an exit interview and feedback session.
Throughout the work camp, a VIN camp leader will be with you. Supervisors who are usually based in Kathmandu will also be in regular contact (either in person or by phone and email) to make sure you have a positive experience. This is a 24/7 support service we provide to all volunteers so please call us if you need immediate help.
Location:
The work camp is based in Tarakeshwor and Okharpauwa municipality, which is situated in the outskirts of the Kathmandu District.
It is around 10-15 km from main ring road to Balaju, Kathmandu covered with hills, fields and woods.
Accommodation:
Volunteers stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN.
The living conditions at the host family/ hostel are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area but have separate sleeping rooms.
The volunteers sleep on simple beds / mattress.
Please bring your sleeping bag.
Language:
Basic English should be spoken among the participants
Work Camp Fee:
The participation fee is 200 Euros (+30 Euro for transportation), which is to be paid on arrival at VIN Office.
The Participation Fee Covers:
- Food and Accommodation: Nepali Standard at a local host family – 3 meals a day
- Transportation:
Airport pick up; transport to and from the work camp - Materials for the work camp
- Local volunteers’ support cost
- VIN T-shirt
- Certificate of participation
- 24 hours emergency support
- VIN admin cost.
What is excluded?
Airfare, VISA, vaccinations, travel & medical insurance, return airport transfer, personal travel and weekend activities expenses etc.
Meeting point: VIN staff will picks each volunteer from the airport.
You will need to send us your flight details on time so that we can send our staff to pick you up at the airport. We will have a sign with your name on it, as well as the VIN logo.
If you want to come earlier and explore the country more, you may find pre-paid taxi at the airport and VIN can help you with that.
Airport : Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Leisure Activities:
There are lots of sightseeing options in and around Kathmandu.
If you arrive early or if you’re planning on staying in Nepal after your work camp finished, VIN also organises weekends travel tours to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, Nagarkot at an additional cost if you are interested.
[The detail info sheet and acceptance letter will be sent from VIN after we receive your Complete Volunteer Exchange Form (VEF) from the sending organisation.]