Volunteer in Nepal with The Mountain Fund

Nobody in Nepal is as prepared as we are to make your volunteer visit a complete success. Our Volunteer Visitor Center (aka “The Clubhouse”) is a great hang-out provided only for our volunteers. Here you can hang out and take a break; use the free internet cafe to check e-mail; watch some TV or a DVD; have Kul Bahadur the famed porter fix you a cup of real coffee; learn some Nepali and ask our dedicated and professional staff about any aspect of life in Nepal.

“The Clubhouse” is professionally staffed, with a bilingual staff, that’s here to help you with your every need in Nepal. In addition to your volunteer placement needs, we will take you on city tours, show you where the locals shop and help you learn all about life in Kathmandu.

To make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible, we have our own clean and comfortable house for you to live in while in Kathmandu. Located in a real Nepali neighborhood, with open-air markets a block away, as well as a grocery store, and the bus stop, this home has many Western comforts like a large living room; an 11 seat dining table; and even an oven (rare here) for heating up that take-home pizza !
The home is owned by our Founder, Scott MacLennan, and his wife, Sunita. Scott is an accomplished trek guide and works with a number of non-profits in Nepal and abroad. He splits his time between Nepal; Peru; and New Mexico, USA.

Scott’s wife Sunita, is a native of Nepal, and will be your “housemother” during your stay. They have two children: 1 girl and 1 boy. This is a great way to learn about the local Nepali lifestyle. However, they also have a young live-in assistant, Sushila, who can help with any English translation, if needed.

In addition to our own volunteers, who find placement through us, we do offer homestay for volunteers from other organizations. You can see their photos HERE.


Your Placement Fee of $300 USD includes:
Pick-up and drop-off at airport. Travel advice and assistance. Introduction at your volunteer placement. Full use of “The Clubhouse”. We will even accompany you on site-seeing around Kathmandu, show you where the locals shop, and provide any other support possible to make your stay a really great experience.

Affordable Homestay: You're welcome to stay in our own volunteer house in Kathmandu. You will have a shared bedroom (up to 3 per persons per room); Western-style bath with solar hot water; 2 Nepali meals each day (breakfast and dinner); and free use of the internet at the house. We also have a guest-house attached, and it can sleep 1-2 people; has hot water and an Asian-style toilet. The cost of this program is $10 USD per day.

EXTRAS: For extra fees, we can arrange remote village placements for you if you wish. We can also arrange trekking in any area of Nepal for you.

NOTE: Hospitals in Kathmandu charge a fee for volunteers. This fee of $90 USD is not included in your placement.

Click HERE to visit our website for more information.