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Volunteer
Society Nepal is a non-government organization,
and is always working hard to raise funds, through
various activities and fundraisers, and trying
to coordinate programs with likeminded organizations.
Thus, we charge our volunteers a nominal amount
for raising funds needed to carryout all of
our projects. But VSN keeps cost as low as possible,
a difficult task in itself. VSN volunteering
programs are absolutely the most affordable
in Nepal. The volunteering period can be arranged
from 1 week to 5 months and fees range from
US$300.00 to US$ 1150, depending heavily on
the program and the length of stay. Certain
programs follow a stricter schedule and include
a good deal of traveling, trekking, and other
activities. These programs are thus slightly
more expensive, in order for VSN Nepal to provide
all travel arrangements and accommodations.
The volunteer fee is to be paid upon
arrival in Kathmandu.
The program fee
covers:
- All the pre-service training e.g. Nepali language
and Cultural. Environmental training, teaching
training and teaching practice.
- Child sponsorship program,Supporting Community
Hospital, School education support programme
- All administration
- Nepali language and cultural training
- Transportation airport-placement-airport
- Expenses for sight seeing
- Accommodation and meals during training and
placement
- Regular support and from VSN staff
- Scholarship for students
- Saving for upcoming VSN program
Other Costs
Apart from the fees, other costs which you should
expect to pay include:
- Flights from your home to Kathmandu.
-Visa (The first 60 days tourist visa costs
US$ 30. Extensions are US$ 30 per 30 days with
three renewals possible. Your visa can be received
at Kathmandu airport and is payable in a number
of foreign currencies.
- Vaccinations. Please check with your General
Practitioner or local travel clinic to ensure
you have the appropriate vaccinations.
- Travel insurance.
- Sundries whilst in Nepal. A weekly budget
of up to US$ 20 should be sufficient cater for
all your other expenses like bottled water,
personal items, beverages and entertainment.
- Airport tax. This is payable upon leaving
Kathmandu airport and is approximately US$ 23.
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