Teaching Quest

Volunteers will assist local English teachers at private schools in Kathmandu. While the primary responsibility is teaching English, volunteers may also teach other subjects such as math, science, or public speaking, based on their interest and experience.

Available Dates: Quests start the first and third Monday of each month, year-round.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
Requirements: At least 18 years old

Counseling Center Quest

Volunteers will work at a counseling center that is run by women. The center is a home for young women and children who have been victims of abuse. Volunteers may choose to work at the center’s administrative location in Kathmandu or with the women and children directly at the center’s location in Hetauda, assisting children with homework, tending to their basic needs, and providing love and attention. Volunteers interested in working directly with the women or on community workshops at the Hetauda location should have a background in psychology or social work.

Available Dates: Quests start the first and third Monday of each month, year-round.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks (Kathmandu); 4 weeks (Hetauda)
Requirements: At least 18 years old, some background in social work or psychology

Children Support Quest

Volunteers will work at both a local school and child care center in Kathmandu. During the day, volunteers will have the opportunity to teach the children at the school. In the afternoon, when the children return from their school day, volunteers will assist with homework, organizing games and sports, and supporting the center in other activities as needed. Volunteers with a medical background and proper certification may also provide basic treatment to the children.

Available Dates: Quests start the first and third Monday of each month, year-round.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
Requirements: At least 18 years old

Family Support Quest

Volunteers will work at a center, which provides basic needs to children whose parents have been imprisoned. Volunteers will be assisting in the areas of childcare and teaching at a school in the center. Some of the possible tasks include teaching English, playing and taking care of the children, assisting with homework, organizing games or crafts, and teaching sports or music.

Available Dates: Quests start the first and third Monday of each month, year-round.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
Requirements: At least 18 years old

*Please note this Quest may fill quickly due to limited availability.

• Lodging at a local homestay or onsite at volunteer project
• Two home-cooked meals per day
• 2-day orientation in Kathmandu
• 2 Nepali language lessons
• City tour of Kathmandu
• Cultural activities and excursions
• Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
• In-country airport transportation
• Emergency medical and travel insurance
• 24/7 in-country support and supervision
• A United Planet t-shirt

United Planet provides emergency travel and medical insurance for all volunteers. All Nepal staff members participate in extensive health and safety training, and are available at all times by 24-hour phone line. Upon enrollment, you will receive a full emergency contact list. In addition, we register all of our volunteers with US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). We recommend booking a doctor’s appointment or visiting a travel health clinic a few months out to update your vaccinations.  Read more about health and safety.

Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Nepal. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Nepal and will ensure that you arrive safely at orientation in Kathmandu and at your host house. Volunteers can either walk or take public buses or taxis to their project sites. Daily commuting costs are covered by volunteers.