Volunteer at an Orphanage in Nayabazar, Nepal

Diarmuid S.
Dublin, Ireland

Volunteered in the ‘Orphan Help Centre’ and the ‘Nepal Society for the Disabled’ in Kathmandu for 5 weeks in July/August 2007:

“My time at the OHC was a fascinating experience, everyone at the centre is hugely welcoming. There are 19 kids at the centre and the variety of characters is a source of endless entertainment. The 3 staff and 19 children are like a big family and it was a privilege to be invited into this environment, to experience the local lifestyle, to learn about the reality of life here and to see how people manage to keep upbeat regardless. My time at the Nepal Society of the Disabled was an equally interesting experience. It provided me with an invaluable glimpse at Nepali office life, the workings of NGOs and the hardships faced by the physically disabled in this country. The Mountain Fund Volunteer Visitor Centre was always there to help and Sudhir is a good guy.”

About the Orphan Help Centre:
Location: Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Established in August 2004, the orphanage cares for Nepalese village children whose parents have either passed away, disappeared or are too poor to feed and educate them. At this time, the orphanage is home to 17 children. The most important requirement to be a volunteer here is that you love connecting with children.

Volunteer assistance needed for: Reading; Teaching English; Helping with Homework; Playing Games; Arts and Crafts; Helping with Cleanliness; and Taking the children on outings on the weekends.