ARTS and CRAFT | VINLMTV24-07-G | 2024-01-01 - 2024-12-31 | ART | Age: 18 - 80

Art is a powerful and creative means ofexpression. It can bring about positive lifeenhancing change to you and the Nepalesepeople, both ways. As a volunteer or internyou will be given the unique opportunity toteach arts and crafts, of your choosing, andalso learn the trade through the artistic lens ofthe Nepalese people. Arts and craftswould also include dance. Here s your chance to make a creative difference in Nepalthrough art

Work: Teach arts and crafts (drawing, painting, creating gift cards, music, dance) at yourplacement school.- Or/And learn/teach arts and crafts with local crafts people or localcommunity.

Accomodation and food: 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).

Location: KATHMANDUNEPAL

Location and Leisure: VIN works in three different districts Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and Okhaldhunga are the three districts where VIN works. 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.

Airport: KTM

Train/Bus station: Pahiko road, Khusibu, Nayabazaar, NEP

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 euro200; Sindhuli (150KM) euro150; and Nuwakot (35KM) will cost euro50 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 3rd Monday 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 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. Please note that the entire project fee will be collected during the induction days. You will have to produce a photocopy of your passport, fully vaccinated certificate, your visa as well as two passport size photo. VIN will issue a volunteer identity card for you.

VIN staff will pick each volunteer from the airport. The volunteers are requested to send their flight details to VIN on time so that we can send our staff with your name card and VIN s Logo.

Language: eng,eng

Extra Fee: 550 EUR

Fee for four weeks volunteering is 550 Euro, then 85 Euro for each extra week. Placements out of Kathmandu Valley cost extra depending on travel distance.