Volunteer Teaching Nepal

Volunteering in Nepal can be challenging. Daily life is different, resources are limited, and meaningful impact comes from consistency rather than quick fixes.

VCD Nepal is built around this reality — not polished volunteer tourism. Our programmes are designed to be ethical, grounded, and supportive of existing local systems.

Locations

Volunteer school placements are available across the following locations including:

• Kathmandu Valley
• Chitwan
• Pokhara
• Dhulikhel

VCD Nepal supports you throughout your placement. From airport pickup and orientation to local guidance and ongoing check-ins, our team ensures you feel prepared, safe, and supported while volunteering in Nepal.

Minimum commitment: 2 weeks
Teaching schedule: 6 days per week (Saturday off)

As a VCD volunteer, you are part of an existing local structure. You don’t replace local teachers or lead projects alone. Instead, you support classrooms, share skills, and contribute in ways that strengthen what already exists.

Your contribution is modest but meaningful — and part of longer-term community efforts.

What You’ll Do

• Support conversational English practice for children aged 6–14
• Assist local teachers during lessons
• Lead simple activities such as games, arts, or sports

What You’re Not Expected to Do

• Design full curricula
• Be responsible for exam results
• Have formal teaching qualifications

Strong English skills, patience, and openness matter more than experience.

• Stay in a volunteer hostel or local hotel (subject to availability)
• Most meals are provided, featuring traditional Nepali food such as Dal Bhat
• Standards vary by location; rural placements are more basic than city stays

• Airport pickup and drop-off included
• Cultural and programme orientation on arrival
• Introduction to teaching in Nepal, local customs, and safety
• Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, including key heritage sites; Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.

Sundays are working days. Saturdays are free for rest or travel. Please note that the local festivals, winter holidays and exams may impact the regular class schedule.

There is no application fee.

What’s included:

• Volunteer placement
• Accommodation and most meals
• Airport transfers
• Orientation and in-country support
• Kathmandu sightseeing

What’s not included:

• Flights and visa
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses

VCD Nepal Fees (USD, GBP & EUR)

The teaching abroad Nepal Program operates throughout the year, offering flexible durations ranging from 1 to 20 weeks. Please note that the local festivals, winter holidays and exams may impact the regular class schedule.