9845052670 (Nepal)
5142147376 (Canada)
0435119969 (Australia)
07585808737 (UK)
9845052670 (Nepal)
5142147376 (Canada)
0435119969 (Australia)
07585808737 (UK)
Camp Code: HHFN/01
Duration: 15 days
To make awareness of community development
To try to make village peoples self-dependent
To share ideas about community development with foreign people.
Support poor Nepalese communities at Gunjannagar combat poverty, illness, malnutrition and many more devastating problems by providing them with the skills, education, awareness and other many kinds of required assistance so that they can lead a happy, healthy, harmonious and respectful life.
Background, Work Responsibilities & Impacts
The project is located at Gunjanagar, a small and beautiful remote village located in the western part of Chitwan district. The people residing in Gunjannagar village have been facing severe malnutrition, illness and government’s negligence. Various projects are currently ongoing with the goal of ensuring the bright future of Gunjannagar and its villagers through sustainable growth, however their efforts have not been adequate to change the situation. HHFN’s community development work camp project aims to change this situation and invite kind hearted volunteers across the globe to join hands with us. As a volunteer in Nepal community development work camp project, you will work for 15 days to support underprivileged communities of Gunjannagar in various activities. Your work include designing, coordinating and implementing various agricultural projects, growing vegetable, afforestation, planting indigenous & imported plants species, organizing and executing community events, workshops and trainings, improving local healthcare programs and promoting disease prevention, helping with community water supply and sanitation, teaching a variety of subjects as per your interests such as English, particular skills, IT, sewing, painting, and much more.
You will work about 5/6 hours a day, 2/3 hours in the morning (8 AM to 10/11 AM) and 2/3 hours in the evening (4 PM to 6/7 PM) according to the demand of the project and work camp season. You will also gain unparalleled work experience in the real life setting. These 15 days will be undoubtedly the most precious and cherished moments of your entire life as you will immerse yourself in amazing Nepalese culture, learn Nepali language, make life-long Nepali friends, and taste various types of local Nepalese dishes and homemade drinks, providing you with an experience of a lifetime.
Volunteers in Nepal must be18 years old. Volunteers must show eagerness, the ability to maintain motivation and reliability. Related to this, volunteers need to show creativity and initiative when planning and taking part. Most importantly, volunteers need to have confidence in their work, time and management skills to ensure an effective support. As this work camp is a group activity, at least 5 participants (at a time) are required to join. The project accommodates up to 15 participants at a time.
Your accommodation will be in a rented flat within a walking distance to your placement in Gunjannagar. Upon your arrival, we will rent a 2/3 BHK flat as per the volunteer numbers where you will spend your life’s most precious 15 days making a real meaningful difference. The accommodation will be clean, hygienic, secure and provides you with ample cultural immersion opportunities. You will share your room with other same gendered volunteers, however, there will be a shared bathroom for both male and female volunteers. You must bring your own sleeping bag as bedding materials will not be provided at the flat. You can check other checklists for joining our Nepal volunteering camp in another section below.
While volunteering in Nepal, you can expect to have 3 meals a day throughout your stay. On a daily basis, you will have breakfast in the morning that consists, Egg, Bread, Jam, Tea/Coffee, fruits and more. During the day and night, you will have staple Nepali food-Rice with curry and lentil soup. Meals will be prepared by one of HHFN’s experienced chefs. You will also have an amazing option to prepare your national food and share it to other fellow volunteers during the program.
HHFN is committed to offering the highest quality yet the world’s most affordable volunteering opportunities in Nepal for volunteers across the globe. The altruistic cause of volunteerism is our passion thus we always strive hard to keep our coast as low as possible. The majority of your program- fee i.e $200 registration fee + $500 is used for your program. The work camp generally lasts up to 15 days.
Available Dates
Other Activities
You will volunteer in Nepal about 5/6 hours a day for 15 days. During these times, you will not only make a difference but also actively take part in many exciting excursions, culturally immersive activities and other many programs. You get to explore the famous Chitwan National Park and its exquisites. Besides, you will also get to enjoy a cultural program at your flat after a successful completion of the project. The cultural program may include Tharu stick dance, Local Nepalese mothers singing and dancing program, festivals and much more.
Gunjanagar is a small and beautiful village but it is a remote area. It is located in the western part of the district (170 km West-south from Kathmandu). It is made up of different ethnic groups.
Your packing needs will depend on the time of year, and the nature of your volunteer project. This list provides you an outline of what you should bring for volunteering in Nepal.