Experience Nepal was founded out of a need to help poorer communities in the Katmandu Valley. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational and community aid programs. This will give you a chance to make an important contribution to the people of Nepal. Through this you will gain an in-depth experience of the country and its culture which will stay with you for the rest of your life.

In a typical placement, volunteers stay in a family where they get Nepali food twice a day (around 9 o'clock in the morning and 7 o'clock in the evening). The food consists mainly of rice, lentil soup, vegetable/meat curry and pickle. Tea is served early in the morning and in the afternoon. Volunteers will typically eat with family. They will also participate in weddings and festivals. Volunteers can travel to Bhaktapur, Patan or Kathmandu for shopping or to other areas on longer vacation.

The volunteer program will commence once you arrive. The duration will be for 2 weeks to 6 months depending on your schedule.

The cost of the program are as follows:
         
Application Fee:
           $US10.00 payable on acceptance of program. The application fee covers administration, training, marketing, program information and communication.

Program Fee:
           $US25.00 per week payable in advance. The program covers an administrative charge, training, some transportation for volunteers and supervision. (This fee is paid directly to our organization when you arrive in Nepal).

Food and Accommodation:
            $US45.00 per week (or equivalent payable to the Nepali family).

Rental Accommodation:
            Depending on local rates and paid by the volunteer.

The other costs you will need to meet are:
            Your flights, visa (a 60 day tourist visa is only $US30; the extensions are $US50 per 30 days with four renewals possible), vaccinations, travel insurance and relevant airport departure taxes. Also you will need a weekly budget of up to $US10-20 to cater for all your other expenses like bottled water, personal items, beverages and entertainment.