Support Early Childhood & Teacher Development in Rural Nepal
OBCIANSKE ZDRUZENIE KERIC
VIN
KATHMANDU, Nepal
Description
Join a welcoming volunteer team supporting Early Childhood Development (ECD) and teacher development in Okhaldhunga, a rural Himalayan district of Nepal. Volunteers work alongside ViN staff, local buddies and teachers in activities already in place; they do not replace staff or work alone. Proposed activities: support play-based learning through songs, storytelling, drawing, games, and simple literacy and numeracy; help teachers make lessons more interactive through small-group work, classroom games and visual aids; prepare low-cost teaching materials using local resources; support basic English communication and simple digital learning where available; join class observation and teacher reflection meetings; support parent’s sessions on early childhood care and learning. This is a two-way learning experience built on teamwork, safeguarding and mutual respect.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers stay together at the NaraTika Community Learning Centre (NTCLC) www.ntclc.org in Nishankhe, Okhaldhunga, in shared rooms with basic but comfortable facilities, workspace and internet. Three meals a day are provided at the centre. ViN arranges airport pickup, travel between Kathmandu and Okhaldhunga, and return transport. Daily activities are usually reached on foot from the centre. Throughout the placement, volunteers receive daily support from ViN district staff, a supervisor and local buddies.
Training during the activity
Volunteers receive a structured induction before activities begin. It covers ViN’s mission and local context, safeguarding and child protection, health, safety and security, cultural sensitivity, team roles, and basic Nepali language phrases. During the placement, volunteers receive task guidance, mentoring from ViN staff, regular reflection meetings, and ongoing feedback with teachers and supervisors. This helps them contribute responsibly, confidently and respectfully in a rural community setting.
Participant profile
We are looking for team volunteers aged 18–35 who are interested in education, children and community life, and willing to live and work in a rural setting. No teaching qualification or professional experience is required. More important are motivation, patience, adaptability, teamwork, respect for local culture, and willingness to learn. Volunteers should feel comfortable supporting simple, practical activities with children and teachers under guidance from ViN staff. All candidates must meet ESC Humanitarian Aid eligibility and training requirements.
Activity dates
A total of 8 week(s) during the period 01/06/2026 to 30/09/2026
Activity location
SAIBABAMARGA BALAJU 16, KATHMANDU, Nepal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 17/05/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101251910