📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The NaraTika Community Learning Centre (www.ntclc.org) is a multifunctional buildingdesigned to be used as a learning, research and innovation for the marginalizedcommunities residing in OKhaldhunga, the Everest region. This center is targeted tosupport and up lift the life standard of the people of that area. It provides a range ofservices over three floors but it also has an outdoor space for children and visitors alike. Weneed volunteerswho can help us maintain the plants and the gardenwhich includes plantingshrubs, trees and flowers but also a vegetable garden. Yourresponsibility of a Gardener is tomaintain the beauty of plants, outdoor grounds, and trees in a garden. You will perform arange of general maintenance tasks including designing, producing, renewing andpreserving outside spaces.
💼 What the programme involves
- Maintain and grow the garden to ensure it meets specific requirements andexpectations.- Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weedcontrol and leaf raking.- Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants.- Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litterfromthe garden and grounds.- Provide guidance to management on matters related to the garden.- Ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors by adhering to safety and healthregulations.
🏠 Accommodation on site
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/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag. The food will be provided in Nepali standard i.e. dal Bhat (rice, lentil soup, vegetables, pickle, eggs)
📍 About the location
Okhaldhunga district, which is 250 km from Kathmandu. It takes 8-9 hrs travel by busa hilly and mountainous region surrounded by woods and fields. If you arrive early or wish to stay in Nepal after your volunteer period, VIN offers weekend travel tours to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, and Nagarkot at reasonable prices
⚠️ Requirements
Application for Placement Booking Volunteers must apply to our partner organizations in their own country. - Attach your updated resume/curriculum vitae (CV) with two referee contact details (referees can be for your work/university/family); - Await confirmation from VIN for acceptance; - If you wish to work for more than one placement, then you are required to pay euro80 extra to cover our added logistical work. If you want your placements out of Kathmandu Valley: Okhaldhunga (250KM) will cost 200; Sindhuli (150KM) 150; and Nuwakot (35KM) will cost 50 extra for a return reserved Jeep transportation. and 8203;The costs are based on the average shared fare with two or more volunteers. - VIN Volunteer / Internship project induction starts on the 1st and 15th of each month. The induction period is considered part of your project period. If you wish to come in between for a short period, you will receive a basic orientation before the placement. Please arrive one day prior (e.g. on the 14th if you are starting on the 15th) to the project induction date. Registration All the registration formalities will be completed in the first three days during the induction period. This will consist of understanding and signing a contract and paying the project fee and doing a PCR test. Please note that the entire project fee will be collected during the induction days and your PCR cost is not included in the program fee. You will have to produce a photocopy of your passport, fully vaccinated certificate, your visa as well as a passport photo. VIN will issue a volunteer identity card for you.
ℹ️ Additional information
Fee for four weeks volunteering is 625 Euro, then 85 Euro for each extra week. Placements out of Kathmandu Valley cost extra depending on travel distance.