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WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Empowering women socially and economically through education, life skills and
income generation initiatives.

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CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Helping in children’s all-round development through physical, mental, social and
creativity.

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PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM

Creating healthy communities by controlling and preventing diseases and other
health supports.

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WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH)

Improving health status of people through safe water and better sanitation
facilities and hygiene education.

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NAMASTE! WELCOME TO VOLUNTEER IN NEPAL



VOLUNTEERS INITIATIVE NEPAL (VIN)!

We are a not-for-profit, non-governmental volunteer organization (NGO) based in
Kathmandu, working for marginalized & disadvantaged communities of Nepal.
International Volunteering in Nepal is one of the strategies we use to empower
rural communities. We have deployed thousands of national and international
volunteers in Nepal. The community service volunteer has significantly impacted
to achieve our mission.

Our mission is to empower marginalized communities through equitable, inclusive,
and holistic development programs.

As one of the responsible community service organizations, our mission is to
empower marginalized communities through equitable, inclusive, and holistic
development programs. Our volunteer organization welcomes volunteers in Nepal
from all over the world to achieve this mission.

Our Approach: We are probably the first volunteering organization offering
volunteer opportunities to use a fully holistic approach to community
development. We believe education, health & environment, economy, and basic
infrastructure are the major pillars of community development. Our community
programs support these development pillars. Hence, we focus equally on all four
development pillars while implementing our projects. We have designed all our
International Volunteering in Nepal projects based on these four pillars of
development.

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OUR PROGRAMMES:

We have developed six major community empowerment programs. Women’s Empowerment,
Children’s Development, Youth Empowerment, Public Health & Medical, Environment
Conservation and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Our volunteer organization runs
over 50 volunteering projects in Nepal under these programs. So whatever service
projects you are passionate about, VIN has them all.

Women and Children the nucleus of our development initiatives. We pay special
attention to women’s and children’s issues. Furthermore, we bring innovation to
volunteer in Nepal programs by conducting research and deploying national and
international volunteers. The past and a half-decade of holistic & integrated
development approaches have promoted equality, economic well-being, basic human
rights, and sustainable development.

All VIN’s developmental, humanitarian, and volunteer programs in Nepal are
aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You may get involved
with us by volunteering, internship, donating, partnership, sponsoring a child’s
education, providing grants, and helping us make a sustainable difference!

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VOLUNTEERS INITIATIVE NEPAL (VIN) IS ON THE 2023 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT LIST.






359,117


People Reached




26,610

Women’s Life Impacted


60,113

Children Benefited


1,50,008

People benefited by Public Health & Medical Care


62,188

People benefited by Environment Conservation


36,808

People benefited by Disaster Risk Reduction


3,265

Youth benefited





VIN PROGRAMS

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WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME

Is central to empowerment & prosperity of a community.

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Women’s Education, Rights & Life Skills Volunteering

Entrepreneurship Development Volunteer

Microcredit Cooperative Support

Women’s Trafficking Prevention Education
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CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The aim of the program is to protect the rights of all children in the community
where VIN works.

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Community-Based Child Care Volunteering Project in Nepal

Child Sponsorship Facilitation

Child Protection

Children’s Life Skills Facilitation

Child Care Early Childhood Education

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME

Join Youth Empowerment Programme to develop the social & professional skills.

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Youth Entrepreneurship

Youth Club and Life Skills

English and Career Development
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PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM

Develop & build a healthier,more sustainable, future for the world!

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Public Health Research

Health and Wellbeing

Medical Care

Public Health

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ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION PROGRAM

Do you like the adventure of working with challenges of the unexpected?

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Permaculture

Waste Management

Water Research

Climate Change Research

Farming

Agroforestry
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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Join different programs under DRR & help minimizing the disaster risk.

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DRR Research

DRR Education

Reconstruction & Sustainability

Earthquake Disaster Relief Volunteering

Emergency Relief & amp; Disaster Management

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MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME

Boost Management & Administrative knowledge in Nepalese community.

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Promotional Volunteer

Website & SEO Professional

Marketing Advisor

Human Resource Advisor

Fundraising and Grant Writing

Editor Writer
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JOURNALISM PROGRAM

Work in Photo Journalism, Film and Documentary Making projects.

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Film and Documentary Making

Photo Journalism

Print Journalism

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PUBLIC INTEREST PROGRAMME

Help to make significant changes in Nepal’s challenging landscape.

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Care for the Elderly

Animal Care
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ADVENTURE AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Participate in natural based activities to enhance lives in unique & positive
ways.

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Volunteer Travel Tour

Volunteer Trekking





WHERE WE WORK

We place community service volunteers directly in the community where their
activities complement our own efforts. As one of the responsible community
service organizations, our overall aim is to empower the local community to make
the changes necessary to increase the quality of life for those who call it
home.

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER IN NEPAL

Use your time and skills to empower marginalized communities in Nepal.

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HOW VOLUNTEERING WORKS WITH VIN?

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LATEST ARTICLES

 * YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: YOUTH CLUB AND LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITY MANUAL
   
   11/04/2024  

 * MONTHLY REPORT YOUTH CLUB AND LIFE SKILLS BY SAMUEL DETAR
   
   11/04/2024  

 * TEACHER TRAINING IN OKHALDHUNGA, NEPAL
   
   28/03/2024  

 * DRR: EDUCATION PROJECT ,INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING JOURNEY OKHALDHUNGA
   PROJECT SITE
   
   08/02/2024  

 * CHILDREN SUMMER CAMP 2019, OKHALDHUNGA
   
   07/01/2024  

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TESTIMONIALS

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> My experience with VIN was exactly what I was looking for. My monastery got
> changed the week before arrival, because the ...
> 
> -Joshua Savage

> This volunteering was a great experience for me.   It can hardly be expected
> to have a real impact in the ...
> 
> -Manon Benoit

> Being a VIN volunteer is a good experience, you learn about the Nepali
> culture, families and the support offered by them. ...
> 
> -Benjamin Granjon




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LATEST NEWS

22 Jun

PIVTAL MEETING GATHERED ECD TEACHERS AT THE NCLC

Date: 22nd June 2024 Venue: Naratika Community Learning Center, Nishankhe On
22nd June 2024, a pivotal meeting gathered ECD teachers at ...

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22 Apr

CALLING YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS: JOIN THE “YOUTH, WE CAN!” PROJECT IN NEPAL

Volunteers Initiatives Nepal (ViN), in partnership with Pi Youth Association
(Türkiye) and ICJA (Germany), is excited to announce the “Youth, We ...

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 * MEETING WITH WOMEN’S CO-OPERATIVE EXECUTIVE BODIES
   
   08/08/2021  

 * CHILD SPONSORSHIP- MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
   
   05/08/2021  

 * EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) – STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING
   
   02/08/2021  

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FEATURED PROJECTS

FAMILY VOLUNTEERING



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GROUP VOLUNTEERING



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CHARITY TRAVEL TREK



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WORK CAMP



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ASIAN VOLUNTARY SERVICES



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VOLUNTEER OVERSEAS



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FAMILY VOLUNTEERING



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GROUP VOLUNTEERING



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CHARITY TRAVEL TREK



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WORK CAMP



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ASIAN VOLUNTARY SERVICES



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VOLUNTEER OVERSEAS



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FAMILY VOLUNTEERING



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GROUP VOLUNTEERING



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VIDEOS

VOLUNTEERING IN NEPAL



VIDEO OF EARTHQUAKE IN NEPAL AND VIN FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS



VIN PROMOTIONAL VIDEO BY GAUTHIER AND COLAS



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VOLUNTEER, INTERN, FUNDRAISE, DONATE, SPONSOR, AND PROMOTE

Help us reach our goal to empower the most marginalized communities we work
with.

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GOOGLE REVIEWS

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN)
4.9
Based on 103 reviews

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN)
4.9
Based on 103 reviews

GARIMA THAPA
vor 7 Monaten
Namaste!I'm garima thapa. During my 12 weeks in Vin i did Youth research
project, public health research, climate change research, and educating people
on stress management and women trafficking.working on this project with
international volunteers was a great opportunity and i learned a lot from them
and I'd want to thank Vin for allowing me to work on other projects I also feel
that working at Vin helped me to become a better speaker and improve my
communication skills. I also want to express my gratitude to Sanju DD for all of
her help and guidance which allowed me to learn something new every single day.
I would like to thank VIN for everything in this regard.
Pramila Maharjan
vor 7 Monaten
My experience at VIN was amazing.I choose VIN for different role within
community. I had very good time in Jitpur fedi.We made the beautiful connection
with community people's. I love to work together within the international
volunteers and local volunteers. Thank you for giving me this great opportunity
to deed into the community.
PRAJWOL POUDEL
vor 7 Monaten
Volunteering with VIN has given me lots of new experiences and memories. Working
with international volunteers, community people, and VIN staff was wonderful. I
did meet some amazing people and made new friends and this volunteering has made
me feel like I can make a change to the community of Nepal. I do wish to join
back with VIN at some point again..:)
Varsha Pradhan
vor 7 Monaten

Astha Gurung
vor 7 Monaten

Manita Basnet
vor 7 Monaten

Richa Ghimire
vor 7 Monaten

justine Squire
vor 8 Monaten
I’ve had an amazing experience with VIN. From the first emails to prepare to
commit to this program, my arrival and induction, the support and check -ins
during the volunteering and of course the exit and farewell, all of which I
received excellent support and communication.VIN is a wonderful NGO organisation
which has been in existence for 18 years and was founded by a local person who
grew up in an isolated village in the far east of Nepal, hence, he is really in
touch with the needs of his people.I was involved in the Women’s Empowerment
Program.I developed a presentation for women in small villages. With a beautiful
local girl (my translator), I trekked 20mins - 2 hrs to various villages. We
taught leadership and self -care through the use of posters, music, dancing and
games.I was also asked to run a more in-depth program with women that were
leaders in their communities. We spent 2 days with these women, working on
communication, public speaking skills, roles of committee members and meeting
protocols. The women in this program noticeably improved in their confidence
over the 2 days!As well as being able to contribute to Women and their
empowerment, I was enriched personally through being involved in the rich
culture of the Nepali people. The other volunteers and I were welcomed into
Tihar celebrations - an experience we will never forget.I highly recommend being
involved in this program.
Barbara R.
vor 9 Monaten
I would like to recommend this association to anyone who wants to have a
volunteer experience in Nepal. You will be followed every step of the way, both
in organizing and managing the project. You will meet wonderful people who will
introduce you to Nepalese culture! Thank you VIN for this great experience!
Hyari Sharma
vor 10 Monaten

Samrachana Devkota
vor 10 Monaten
It was really a good experience to be a part of VIN. All the staffs and
volunteers are really very helpful, charming and respectful that made my journey
more easier and unforgettable.
Shreejana Ghale
vor einem Jahr
During my volunteering at Volunteer initiative Nepal (VIN), I had an opportunity
to engage on youth research project. Our main goal was to understand the
interest of the local youth regarding training programs. Through this
experience, i not only learned a great deal about research methodologies but
gained the insights of the specific needs and aspiration of youth in the
community. It was fullfilling to contribute to this important work.Overall, my
time there was enriching and fulfilling, leaving me with lasting memories and
sense of contribution. Thankyou so much VIN for giving this amazing opportunity.
Nabina Thapa
vor einem Jahr
I'm glad that I had got chance to work with Volunteers Initiative Nepal ....
It's my honor to work with this organization .... Such a good experience I found
in this organization while I'm working in this organization ..... I had got a
lot of projects opportunity with some international volunteer and it was such a
great and good experience......... I had got the chance to worked in youth
research and sport project in jitpur fede teenpeple....... I have got chance the
some extra project of sexual hygiene classes organized by nabina thapa Shreejana
Ghale and kajwol Luplunge .........
San Jeeta
vor einem Jahr
Overall it was good. I learned a lot of things i didn't know before. I got a
chance to meet new people, learn new culture and had better understanding of
society and community. Learned more about organisation. Had a chance to work
with children's and international volunteers. The experience is really good but
organisation didn't provide any means of transportation and internet it was hard
to continue our project and Local facilitator was biased, didn't follow the code
and ethics and principles a social worker should follow.
Shailendra Bajagai
vor einem Jahr
For 9 months, I worked as the District Program Coordinator at VIN (Volunteers
Initiative Nepal), stationed at the NaraTika Learning Center in Okhaldhunga.
Regrettably, the experience turned out to be rather bitter for me.It was a
bitter experience for me as the organization did not fulfill its promise to
provide the amount of provident fund (PF) and gratuity as per our agreement.
According to the agreement, VIN was supposed to deposit these amounts into the
respective accounts after 6 months of employment, but they failed to do so.
After resigning, I requested the money via email, but I was informed that I
would not receive it. They even suggested that if I disagreed, I could take the
matter to court. However, the legal costs in Nepal are prohibitively expensive,
and pursuing legal action may end up costing more than the amount they owe to
the employees. As a result, most employees choose not to take legal action.On
the other hand, the organization deducts the first 15 days' salary without any
written agreement from the newly recruited employees in the name of
volunteering.
Susmita Ghimire
vor einem Jahr
Hi i am Susmita. And i volunteered in Okhaldhunga for 6 weeks. During my six
weeks, i did library project, permaculture project and women empowerment
project.I would like to thank VIN for everything.I got to learn new things each
and everyday.Everyday was something new and exciting. I also got to meet the
most amazing people from the different corner of the world(I miss you guys).I
will forever cherish those memories. Those 6 weeks in okhaldhunga are the best
time of my life. I am so glad that i took this volunteering opportunity with
VIN. VIN feels like a home to me. 🫶 Forever grateful for each and everything
that Okhaldhunga and VIN gave me.
Marie Cadoux
vor einem Jahr
I volunteered for VIN in 2019-2020, and I have great memories of it. I
discovered a team that was both committed and friendly, working on field
projects that directly contributed to the well-being of marginalized
populations. I was based 10km from Kathmandu, in Tarakeshwore, where I helped
develop the Child Development program. I had the opportunity to audit schools
sponsored by the organization and to interact with the community (teachers,
children, women, and villagers in general). I wish my mission could have been
longer! It was a personally and professionally enriching experience, thanks to
both the VIN team and the international volunteers I met along the way.I wish
you all the very best !Thank you, VIN!
Bhawana Basnet
vor einem Jahr
Namaste!I'm Bhawana Basnet. I am a bachelor student in BSW from Manamaiju and I
was in this VIN Organization to complete my Internship. I did a 12 week long
internship with VIN in many projects including First Aid Session, Youth
Empowerment, Public Health Research, Teaching At Monasteries, Health Sessions
and so on. The opportunity to collaborate on a project with such wonderful
individuals was a life-changing experience for me and I consider myself really
fortunate. It was a delight to work with the international volunteers they were
so nice, cheerful, and amusing. It was a truly wonderful week that let me to
meet new people get knowledge about the VIN and take part in its program. As I
worked here I had an opportunity to build relationships with individuals and was
in a wonderful environment to acquire new skills, gain confidence, and sharpen
communication abilities. I am thankful for the opportunities and projects I was
able to work on and it was wonderful to be a part of VIN which gives volunteers
a platform or opportunity. A special thanks goes out to (DIDI) from WBC, who
helped us set up the locations when we were doing community-based public health
research. She was quite beneficial to us. And lastly, I want to express my
gratitude to Ashok Sir, Dinesh Sir, and Bhupi Sir for leading us, encouraging
us, and providing us the chance to work with VIN.If you're considering
volunteering in Nepal, I'd highly suggest this organization. They link you with
the appropriate project through which you may assist communities. Due to the
kindness of Ashok Sir, Dinesh Sir, and Bhupi Sir, your volunteering experience
will be truly exceptional. In addition, you will stay with the most amazing host
family and meet many other international and local volunteers. This organization
has the proper heart and is making a significant difference with the assistance
of local and international volunteers.
Abhishek Sarangkoti
vor einem Jahr
Hello everyone!I was in Okhaldhunga as VIN volunteer. I was there for library
project. It was a great experience to explore rural part of Nepal which is
completely different from city area. The culture, customs were very unique and
the hospitality was very good.Regarding my project, my work was to provide brief
knowledge about library to children. As children from that area had less
knowledge about library, we're there to provide awareness about it.Children were
very enthusiastic and eager to learn during our sessions. And in my free time I
used to enroll with other volunteers to help them with their
projects.Volunteering with VIN was a great experience, to be able to interact
with other volunteers from all around the world, got the opportunity to share
culture with them and the staffs who were there for our care and to help us
whenever we needed help.Thank you VIN, all the volunteers and the staffs for a
life long memories.
Theo Boutemy
vor einem Jahr
Hi everyone !I've been volunteering with VIN for the last 3 months in
Okhaldhunga, a village lost in the middle of the montains.So far it has been one
of the best experience in my life.I've been working on the permaculture project.
The goal was to teach to the farmers the principles of permaculture and to help
them in the construction of their own garden. It has been a lot of hard work in
the fields but I learned so much from the communities there. The people are so
welcoming and were always so happy.Volunteering with VIN is also a real
opportunity to meet amazing volunteers from all around the world.Thanks to every
staff member. You are all doing an amazing job! The security of the volunteers
is a priority, and you will always have a fast answer in case you need
help.Thank you VIN for this experience.See you next year !😀Théo
Patricia Flaam
vor einem Jahr
I ve been volunteering in the DRR research project for 5 months in Okhaldhunga.
The rural Nepal is traditional, quiet and, when you first arrive, full of
strange habits in a beautiful mountainous landscape. However, I would never have
experienced a more true and intense time somewhere else and I am grateful to
everyone I met and who showed me the beauty of Nepal.That is not to say that
there were no challenges and hardships. But I didn't leave Europe to continue
the comfortable life and to find everything according to my previous
experiences. Different environments make you leave your comfort zone and that's
challenging and not always pleasant. But in the end it's even more
rewarding.Thank you Sunita, Samita, Ramesh, Didi, Uttar, Resham, and everyone
else for giving me a second home!Patricia
Silvia Avoguadra
vor einem Jahr
My husband and I had our best volunteering experience in the world with
Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN). After travelling and volunteering around the
world for a year, we'd like to highly recommend VIN - from the very beginning
(first contact, information before arriving in Nepal, transportation, section of
the program, lodgement....) to the very end of the experience, the communication
with VIN was amazing and we loved our placement and the family where we've
stayed at as well as the school. We had also lots of occasions to interact with
the other volunteers with trips, catch-ups... thanks to the support of the
friendly, capable staff at VIN. Bhupi the manager is one of the most humble and
amazing persons we met during our trip, always there to help and make sure you
get the most out of the experience as well as the hosts (schools,
monasteries...). Highly recommended as a volunteering experience, especially if
it's your first. Nepali people are the most kind people we met and the culture,
the food, the landscapes are unique!
GARIMA THAPA
vor 7 Monaten
Namaste!I'm garima thapa. During my 12 weeks in Vin i did Youth research
project, public health research, climate change research, and educating people
on stress management and women trafficking.working on this project with
international volunteers was a great opportunity and i learned a lot from them
and I'd want to thank Vin for allowing me to work on other projects I also feel
that working at Vin helped me to become a better speaker and improve my
communication skills. I also want to express my gratitude to Sanju DD for all of
her help and guidance which allowed me to learn something new every single day.
I would like to thank VIN for everything in this regard.
Pramila Maharjan
vor 7 Monaten
My experience at VIN was amazing.I choose VIN for different role within
community. I had very good time in Jitpur fedi.We made the beautiful connection
with community people's. I love to work together within the international
volunteers and local volunteers. Thank you for giving me this great opportunity
to deed into the community.
PRAJWOL POUDEL
vor 7 Monaten
Volunteering with VIN has given me lots of new experiences and memories. Working
with international volunteers, community people, and VIN staff was wonderful. I
did meet some amazing people and made new friends and this volunteering has made
me feel like I can make a change to the community of Nepal. I do wish to join
back with VIN at some point again..:)
Varsha Pradhan
vor 7 Monaten

Astha Gurung
vor 7 Monaten

Manita Basnet
vor 7 Monaten

Richa Ghimire
vor 7 Monaten

justine Squire
vor 8 Monaten
I’ve had an amazing experience with VIN. From the first emails to prepare to
commit to this program, my arrival and induction, the support and check -ins
during the volunteering and of course the exit and farewell, all of which I
received excellent support and communication.VIN is a wonderful NGO organisation
which has been in existence for 18 years and was founded by a local person who
grew up in an isolated village in the far east of Nepal, hence, he is really in
touch with the needs of his people.I was involved in the Women’s Empowerment
Program.I developed a presentation for women in small villages. With a beautiful
local girl (my translator), I trekked 20mins - 2 hrs to various villages. We
taught leadership and self -care through the use of posters, music, dancing and
games.I was also asked to run a more in-depth program with women that were
leaders in their communities. We spent 2 days with these women, working on
communication, public speaking skills, roles of committee members and meeting
protocols. The women in this program noticeably improved in their confidence
over the 2 days!As well as being able to contribute to Women and their
empowerment, I was enriched personally through being involved in the rich
culture of the Nepali people. The other volunteers and I were welcomed into
Tihar celebrations - an experience we will never forget.I highly recommend being
involved in this program.
Barbara R.
vor 9 Monaten
I would like to recommend this association to anyone who wants to have a
volunteer experience in Nepal. You will be followed every step of the way, both
in organizing and managing the project. You will meet wonderful people who will
introduce you to Nepalese culture! Thank you VIN for this great experience!
Hyari Sharma
vor 10 Monaten

Samrachana Devkota
vor 10 Monaten
It was really a good experience to be a part of VIN. All the staffs and
volunteers are really very helpful, charming and respectful that made my journey
more easier and unforgettable.
Shreejana Ghale
vor einem Jahr
During my volunteering at Volunteer initiative Nepal (VIN), I had an opportunity
to engage on youth research project. Our main goal was to understand the
interest of the local youth regarding training programs. Through this
experience, i not only learned a great deal about research methodologies but
gained the insights of the specific needs and aspiration of youth in the
community. It was fullfilling to contribute to this important work.Overall, my
time there was enriching and fulfilling, leaving me with lasting memories and
sense of contribution. Thankyou so much VIN for giving this amazing opportunity.
Nabina Thapa
vor einem Jahr
I'm glad that I had got chance to work with Volunteers Initiative Nepal ....
It's my honor to work with this organization .... Such a good experience I found
in this organization while I'm working in this organization ..... I had got a
lot of projects opportunity with some international volunteer and it was such a
great and good experience......... I had got the chance to worked in youth
research and sport project in jitpur fede teenpeple....... I have got chance the
some extra project of sexual hygiene classes organized by nabina thapa Shreejana
Ghale and kajwol Luplunge .........
San Jeeta
vor einem Jahr
Overall it was good. I learned a lot of things i didn't know before. I got a
chance to meet new people, learn new culture and had better understanding of
society and community. Learned more about organisation. Had a chance to work
with children's and international volunteers. The experience is really good but
organisation didn't provide any means of transportation and internet it was hard
to continue our project and Local facilitator was biased, didn't follow the code
and ethics and principles a social worker should follow.
Shailendra Bajagai
vor einem Jahr
For 9 months, I worked as the District Program Coordinator at VIN (Volunteers
Initiative Nepal), stationed at the NaraTika Learning Center in Okhaldhunga.
Regrettably, the experience turned out to be rather bitter for me.It was a
bitter experience for me as the organization did not fulfill its promise to
provide the amount of provident fund (PF) and gratuity as per our agreement.
According to the agreement, VIN was supposed to deposit these amounts into the
respective accounts after 6 months of employment, but they failed to do so.
After resigning, I requested the money via email, but I was informed that I
would not receive it. They even suggested that if I disagreed, I could take the
matter to court. However, the legal costs in Nepal are prohibitively expensive,
and pursuing legal action may end up costing more than the amount they owe to
the employees. As a result, most employees choose not to take legal action.On
the other hand, the organization deducts the first 15 days' salary without any
written agreement from the newly recruited employees in the name of
volunteering.
Susmita Ghimire
vor einem Jahr
Hi i am Susmita. And i volunteered in Okhaldhunga for 6 weeks. During my six
weeks, i did library project, permaculture project and women empowerment
project.I would like to thank VIN for everything.I got to learn new things each
and everyday.Everyday was something new and exciting. I also got to meet the
most amazing people from the different corner of the world(I miss you guys).I
will forever cherish those memories. Those 6 weeks in okhaldhunga are the best
time of my life. I am so glad that i took this volunteering opportunity with
VIN. VIN feels like a home to me. 🫶 Forever grateful for each and everything
that Okhaldhunga and VIN gave me.
Marie Cadoux
vor einem Jahr
I volunteered for VIN in 2019-2020, and I have great memories of it. I
discovered a team that was both committed and friendly, working on field
projects that directly contributed to the well-being of marginalized
populations. I was based 10km from Kathmandu, in Tarakeshwore, where I helped
develop the Child Development program. I had the opportunity to audit schools
sponsored by the organization and to interact with the community (teachers,
children, women, and villagers in general). I wish my mission could have been
longer! It was a personally and professionally enriching experience, thanks to
both the VIN team and the international volunteers I met along the way.I wish
you all the very best !Thank you, VIN!
Bhawana Basnet
vor einem Jahr
Namaste!I'm Bhawana Basnet. I am a bachelor student in BSW from Manamaiju and I
was in this VIN Organization to complete my Internship. I did a 12 week long
internship with VIN in many projects including First Aid Session, Youth
Empowerment, Public Health Research, Teaching At Monasteries, Health Sessions
and so on. The opportunity to collaborate on a project with such wonderful
individuals was a life-changing experience for me and I consider myself really
fortunate. It was a delight to work with the international volunteers they were
so nice, cheerful, and amusing. It was a truly wonderful week that let me to
meet new people get knowledge about the VIN and take part in its program. As I
worked here I had an opportunity to build relationships with individuals and was
in a wonderful environment to acquire new skills, gain confidence, and sharpen
communication abilities. I am thankful for the opportunities and projects I was
able to work on and it was wonderful to be a part of VIN which gives volunteers
a platform or opportunity. A special thanks goes out to (DIDI) from WBC, who
helped us set up the locations when we were doing community-based public health
research. She was quite beneficial to us. And lastly, I want to express my
gratitude to Ashok Sir, Dinesh Sir, and Bhupi Sir for leading us, encouraging
us, and providing us the chance to work with VIN.If you're considering
volunteering in Nepal, I'd highly suggest this organization. They link you with
the appropriate project through which you may assist communities. Due to the
kindness of Ashok Sir, Dinesh Sir, and Bhupi Sir, your volunteering experience
will be truly exceptional. In addition, you will stay with the most amazing host
family and meet many other international and local volunteers. This organization
has the proper heart and is making a significant difference with the assistance
of local and international volunteers.
Abhishek Sarangkoti
vor einem Jahr
Hello everyone!I was in Okhaldhunga as VIN volunteer. I was there for library
project. It was a great experience to explore rural part of Nepal which is
completely different from city area. The culture, customs were very unique and
the hospitality was very good.Regarding my project, my work was to provide brief
knowledge about library to children. As children from that area had less
knowledge about library, we're there to provide awareness about it.Children were
very enthusiastic and eager to learn during our sessions. And in my free time I
used to enroll with other volunteers to help them with their
projects.Volunteering with VIN was a great experience, to be able to interact
with other volunteers from all around the world, got the opportunity to share
culture with them and the staffs who were there for our care and to help us
whenever we needed help.Thank you VIN, all the volunteers and the staffs for a
life long memories.
Theo Boutemy
vor einem Jahr
Hi everyone !I've been volunteering with VIN for the last 3 months in
Okhaldhunga, a village lost in the middle of the montains.So far it has been one
of the best experience in my life.I've been working on the permaculture project.
The goal was to teach to the farmers the principles of permaculture and to help
them in the construction of their own garden. It has been a lot of hard work in
the fields but I learned so much from the communities there. The people are so
welcoming and were always so happy.Volunteering with VIN is also a real
opportunity to meet amazing volunteers from all around the world.Thanks to every
staff member. You are all doing an amazing job! The security of the volunteers
is a priority, and you will always have a fast answer in case you need
help.Thank you VIN for this experience.See you next year !😀Théo
Patricia Flaam
vor einem Jahr
I ve been volunteering in the DRR research project for 5 months in Okhaldhunga.
The rural Nepal is traditional, quiet and, when you first arrive, full of
strange habits in a beautiful mountainous landscape. However, I would never have
experienced a more true and intense time somewhere else and I am grateful to
everyone I met and who showed me the beauty of Nepal.That is not to say that
there were no challenges and hardships. But I didn't leave Europe to continue
the comfortable life and to find everything according to my previous
experiences. Different environments make you leave your comfort zone and that's
challenging and not always pleasant. But in the end it's even more
rewarding.Thank you Sunita, Samita, Ramesh, Didi, Uttar, Resham, and everyone
else for giving me a second home!Patricia
Silvia Avoguadra
vor einem Jahr
My husband and I had our best volunteering experience in the world with
Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN). After travelling and volunteering around the
world for a year, we'd like to highly recommend VIN - from the very beginning
(first contact, information before arriving in Nepal, transportation, section of
the program, lodgement....) to the very end of the experience, the communication
with VIN was amazing and we loved our placement and the family where we've
stayed at as well as the school. We had also lots of occasions to interact with
the other volunteers with trips, catch-ups... thanks to the support of the
friendly, capable staff at VIN. Bhupi the manager is one of the most humble and
amazing persons we met during our trip, always there to help and make sure you
get the most out of the experience as well as the hosts (schools,
monasteries...). Highly recommended as a volunteering experience, especially if
it's your first. Nepali people are the most kind people we met and the culture,
the food, the landscapes are unique!
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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