CREATIVE CLASSROOMS: ENHANCING SCHOOLS and INSPIRI | VINWC26-20 | 2026-09-03 - 2026-09-15 | KIDS,CULT | Age: 18 - 60

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to volunteer abroad? Join us at the Creative Classrooms work camp in Nepal, where you ll help enhance schools and inspire young minds. In addition, you ll experience a unique cultural exchange while celebrating Teej, one of Nepal s most vibrant festivals. This work camp is your chance to make a meaningful impact while immersing yourself in Nepal s rich traditions.Why Volunteer in Nepal?Nepal has stunning landscapes, a rich culture, and warm-hearted people. However, it also faces challenges, especially in rural areas like Okhaldhunga. Many schools in this region lack essential resources, and children from disadvantaged communities often miss a quality education. That s where you come inBy volunteering with VIN (Volunteers Initiative Nepal), you will directly contribute to community service in Nepal by helping improve educational facilities and teaching children in creative, fun ways. In this work camp, you will help create a child-friendly learning environment while gaining a deep understanding of Nepali culture and traditions.Part I: Creative Classrooms i Enhancing Schools and Inspiring Young Minds The Project Background:Okhaldhunga, located in Nepal s stunning Everest Region, is known for its natural beauty and cultural richness. However, due to its remote location, it faces challenges such as poor infrastructure and limited access to education. Schools in this region often lack proper classrooms, teaching materials, playgrounds, and even basic facilities like drinking water.The Creative Classrooms Workcamp aims to change this. As a volunteer, you ll help transform classrooms by painting and decorating them, renovating school areas, and creating an engaging space where children can learn and grow. Your efforts will make a real difference for children aged 6-12 from poor and marginalized communities.What Will You Do?1.Classroom Renovation: You will help paint and decorate classrooms to make them more vibrant and welcoming.2.Creative Teaching: Volunteer to teach Basic English and Mathematics through fun activities like art, music, and games.3.Health and Hygiene Awareness: Educate children about the importance of health and hygiene using engaging methods.4.Environmental Protection: Teach kids about protecting the environment through fun, creative activities.5.Cultural Exchange: You will meet local families, engage in community activities, and learn about Nepal s culture while sharing your own.Why it is Special:-Hands-on Experience: You will actively help improve local schools and contribute to a lasting change.-Creative Learning: Instead of traditional teaching methods, you will use art, music, and games to make learning fun and interactive.-Community Impact: Your work will directly benefit children in need, helping them get the education they deserve.-Cultural Exchange: By living and working with local people, you ll experience real Nepal, build

Work: 1.Classroom Renovation: You will help paint and decorate classrooms to make them more vibrant and welcoming.2.Creative Teaching: Volunteer to teach Basic English and Mathematics through fun activities like art, music, and games.3.Health and Hygiene Awareness: Educate children about the importance of health and hygiene using engaging methods.4.Environmental Protection: Teach kids about protecting the environment through fun, creative activities.5.Cultural Exchange: You will meet local families, engage in community activities, and learn about Nepal s culture while sharing your own.-Teej Festival: Celebrate Teej with the local women, participate in traditional dances, and join in the fun and festivities.-Cultural Exchange: Learn about Teej, its significance, and how it is celebrated across Nepal.-Community Bonding: Build lasting connections with local women and gain a deeper understanding of Nepali culture.

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.

Location: OKHALDHUNGA

Location and Leisure: Our work camp is in Siddhicharan Municipality, nestled in the beautiful Okhaldhunga district, with stunning hills and fertile fields surrounding this remote area. The region is famous for its natural beauty and faces numerous challenges due to its isolation. Volunteers in this area can significantly impact local education and community life.

Airport: KTM

Train/Bus station: Tribhuvan International Airport

Requirements: -Basic English should be spoken among the participants - Physically sound as per the project requirements.

A VIN staff member will pick up volunteers from the airport. Please send your flight details in advance so we can provide a name card with the VIN logo. If you d like to explore earlier, you can take a pre-paid taxi or VIN can assist you. You can arrive at the VIN office on your first day.

Language: eng,eng

Extra Fee: 100 EUR

The fee for the Workcamp is 270 Euros (100 Euros for transportation), payable upon arrival at the VIN Office.