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About Volunteering in Kathmandu

Friends for Asia offers a range of Kathmandu volunteer projects to suit every budget and every taste. There are many reasons why Kathmandu is a great place to volunteer, not least its vibrant atmosphere, beautiful architecture and its rich Hindu and Buddhist cultures.

Joining a volunteer project in Kathmandu is a unique way to experience life in this Himalayan gem. Our volunteers live with Nepali families, work with Nepali adults and children, get a unique take on Nepali life and eat the local food. No tour operator can offer an experience to match volunteering in Kathmandu.

Volunteer Location

Nestled between the breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas, Kathmandu is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world. It has long been a popular stopping off point for backpackers, trekkers and mountaineers. All our Kathmandu volunteer projects are located in and around the city.

Our Volunteer Projects

Our Kathmandu volunteer projects are designed to immerse our volunteers in daily Nepal life while helping the most disadvantaged in society. Friends For Asia volunteers can find themselves working with children in orphanages, teaching at schools, or helping to empower disadvantaged women. The list of valuable contributions our volunteers can make goes on and on.

Most of our projects last between two weeks or three months, but can be extended beyond this in some cases. Here is a full list of our Kathmandu volunteer projects:

Teaching English Project Health Project Child Care (Orphanage) Project Teaching English in Monasteries Project Woman Empowerment Project School and Community Maintenance Project

Volunteer Accommodation

Most of our Kathmandu volunteers stay with a host family. Volunteers working at orphanages and childcare centers will often live at the orphanage, but can usually choose to stay with a host family nearby if they prefer. We feel our home stay arrangement is one of the highlights of the volunteering in Kathmandu experience, as it gives volunteers a unique insight into daily life in Nepal.

Nepal Culture

Our Kathmandu volunteers cannot help but be completely immersed in the local culture. Daytime is spent working with Nepali children and adults while evenings and most mealtimes are spent with the host family. Volunteers eat the local food and tune in to the rhythm of local life for the duration of their stay. With its beautiful architecture and rich Buddhist and Hindu traditions, simply walking the streets of Kathmandu is an enlightening cultural experience.

Climate

Kathmandu, like all of Nepal, has two seasons – wet and dry. The wet season runs approximately from June to September, with the dry season lasting for the rest of the year. Temperatures during the wet season can rise to 30C (86F) and nights are warm. Daytime temperatures in the dry season can fall to 10C (50F) or below and nights are often below freezing. Although the city is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, it rarely snows in Kathmandu.