LIBRARY | VINWC24-20 | 2024-08-29 - 2024-09-09 | SOCI,KIDS,MANU | Age: 18 - 28

A library is a collection of sources of information and similar resources made accessible to aspecific community/school for reference or borrowing. It provides physical or digital access tomaterial, a physical building or room, a virtual space, or both. Learners are at the centre oflearning in the library. In Nepal, there is not enough training organized for teachers and children on how to use a library. So through this camp, volunteers will organize teaching and learningactivities through the use of library resources. It s a very fun and creative way of learning.Work camps will be organized with the cooperation of local community schools under VIN schildren s development program and working together with local teachers/children/ villagers.The schools where we are conducting camps lack a library and other infrastructure facilities.Some schools have some collections, but they are not managed and used well. The rooms arenot well painted, and books are not arranged in proper order. Children are not taught the skillsof using a library and its importance.

Work: Clean and maintain the library.61623; Arrangement of resources in the library and record them in proper order.61623; Paint and decorate the library room. Conduct the session with children and teachers for the proper use of the library.Organize different reading and writing activities with children with the use of thelibraryConduct different activities to promote the library. To celebrate Teej with women with positive energy in the community.Participate in dancing with the community womenCultural exchange

Accomodation and food: The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag. Nepali Standard at a local host family U? 1/2 3 meals a day

Location: KATHMANDUNEPAL

Location and Leisure: Jitpurphedi, Tarakeshwor, Kathmandu: Jitpurphedi community is located in the outskirts of Kathmandu District. It is around 10-15 km from the main ring road to Balaju, Kathmandu, covered with hills, fields, and woods. VIN organizes weekends travel tours to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, Nagarkot at an additional cost if you are interested

Airport: KTM

Train/Bus station: Kathmandu

Requirements: Basic English should be spoken among the participants and children 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. You will have to produce a photocopy of your passport and of your visa as well as a passport photo. English is spoken among the participants.

VIN staff will pick up 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 VINU? 1/2s Logo. If you want to come earlier and explore the country more, you may find pre-paid taxi at the airport, or VIN may help you with that. Airport: Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Language: eng,eng

Extra Fee: 200 EUR

The participation fee is 200 Euros (30 Euro for transportation), which is to be paid on arrival at VIN Office.