9845052670 (Nepal)
5142147376 (Canada)
0435119969 (Australia)
07585808737 (UK)
9845052670 (Nepal)
5142147376 (Canada)
0435119969 (Australia)
07585808737 (UK)
Camp Code: HHFN/02
Duration: 15 days
To plant Trees.
To make the best use of barren land.
To make people aware about plantation.
Summary
This Volunteer in Nepal Nursery Development for Plantation Work Camp is conducted in Biajaynagar, a small and beautiful village located in the western part of Chitwan district. The program works to restore and sustain the natural ecosystem and help improve the life of local villagers by offering wide-ranging seed growing and vegetable plantation practices. You and your group of friends will also get involved seed collection, pruning, weeding, trimming, seed sowing, mulching, care of small seedlings, watering along with various projects that raise awareness, teach sustainable farming methods, improve ecotourism initiatives, and teach the local communities eco-friendly practices & plantation of trees in the bare land.
Background, Work Responsibilities & Impacts
The nursery is situated in Bijayanagar, a small and beautiful village located in the western part of the Chitwan (165 km West-south from Kathmandu). It is made up of different ethnic groups. The nursery contains diversities of plant species like Bamboo, flowers, vegetables, fruits and much more. The purpose of the nursery is to produce seedlings, distribute them to local farmers, and plant them in the bare lands and conservation areas. The project also provides training to the local farmers. You will volunteer in Nepal 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.
Bijayanagar Nursery plays an active part as a mediator of restoring the Nepalese ecosystem. Also, the project provides training to local farmers that will indeed improve the life of local villagers. Your work will motivate the villagers to partake to upkeep the effort and to save the environment. You will also gain unparalleled experience in the area of nature conservation. 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.
Skills and Qualifications
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.
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be in a rented flat within a walking distance to your placement in Bijaynagar. 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, you will have 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.
Dates and Fees
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.
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 many other 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.
Bijayanagar is a small and beautiful village. It is located in the western part of the district (165 km West-south from Kathmandu). It is made up of different ethnic groups.
What to Bring
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.
Gloves
Sun Block Cream
Sun Glasses
Working shoes and dresses
Camera
Mosquito Repellents
Waterproof bag to keep your items safe
Sleeping bag
Bathing suit and travel
Rain jackets
Reading material,
Pictures of your home country
Souvenirs for children from your home country
Seasonal clothing