Reviews

I have had a wonderful time volunteering in Nepal with VCD! Every moment has been so memorable and feel I have had the chance to truly explore the city of […]

I took part in an environmental conservation project where I was able to teach local schools the importance of environmental awareness! There was always something to do and someway to […]

Extremely humble and personable company trying to do big things with small communities. Employees are passionate and dedicated to making a difference and they involve their volunteers in this vision. […]

I am so lucky to have volunteered for VCD! I have been in Nepal for two months with the family’s support. I could not have asked for more kindness, generosity, […]

I arrived on September 12th 2013 and was immediately made to feel at home by Bicky and everyone here at The Lighthouse. The other volunteers already knew who I was because my mum had been ringing up Bicky checking details of my trip over and over for the last week – but she really didn’t need to worry.

Coming from Australia after completing 3 years of working as a teacher full time as well as completing my masters, I had little time to myself and little time to think and reflect. Before leaving people eagerly asked: “Where are you staying?” “What are you doing? What’s your itinerary?”
I emailed back and forth to Bikram and found my plan was not set and was reassured there was nothing to worry about. I

I have been in Nepal for a month and wish I could stay longer. The VCD Nepal team have filled my weeks with an exciting and rewarding combination of volunteering and travel. For the first few days before starting my placement I did site-seeing around Kathmandu, I was shown around the monkey temple, Pashupatinath temple and Durbar square, all beautiful places.

The whole experience has been incredible and memorable, even without major teaching experience at home, the kids were amazing and we all became very attached to each other by the final days of teaching.  The family we stayed with were fantastic and made us feel at home from the first day, feeding us good food and always taking care of us. 

5 weeks in Nepal has been an experience like no other! From exploring Kathmandu seeing the monkey Temple, eating the local food, to living in Godawari with the most warm […]