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Building Volunteer Work in Nepal

Travel to Asia and help rebuild and repair classrooms damaged by earthquakes.

Destination

Nepal

Age

16+ y/o

Minimum Stay

1 week

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Trip Overview

Contribute to community development

Help with vital construction projects in underserved areas of Kathmandu, providing essential infrastructure and improving lives.

Experience Himalayan beauty

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas, with opportunities for trekking and exploring local villages.

Develop practical skills

Learn valuable construction techniques from experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience and building on your social skills.

Promote sustainable development

Work on projects that use eco-friendly building materials and contribute to the sustainable development of Nepal.

Embrace Nepali culture

Leave your comfort zone behind and experience a new country first-hand, living with a welcoming host family and seeing a new, rich culture.

What you need to know

Overview

Building in Nepal is perfect for anyone willing to help using their own two hands. You’ll see the immediate fruits of your labour with each brick you lay, or each wall you paint.

No experience in construction? No problem! Masons, engineers, and architects are on hand to guide and instruct you.

This experience will also help boost your CV for any application or interview you do. Your time in Nepal will show an interest in global affairs, and demonstrate your commitment to helping others.

As a volunteer on the Building Project in Nepal, you will also get multiple opportunities to explore a country rich in culture, history, and natural wonders like the Himalayas.

A Day in the Life

Each day in Nepal is different. You will wake up in your host family house and have breakfast with them. Wearing sturdy shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in, you travel to the building site in transport organised by Projects Abroad.

You will work Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 4pm.

Your daily activities will depend on which stage the building is at. Each day you check on your tasks with the supervisor or mason on duty. From there, you collect the materials needed and join volunteers on the latest building project. One day may be dedicated to building, another day you may be painting.

During your lunch break, you’ll eat your packed lunch with the other volunteers and staff on duty. We strongly recommend drinking plenty of water throughout the day, as your work is labour intensive.

At the end of your working day, you can relax at your accommodation or explore. We encourage you to use weekends to wander through a Nepali temple, go on a Monastery tour, or learn how to cook a Nepali meal!

Aims & Impact

The aim of this project is to rebuild classrooms destroyed by earthquakes, and provide safer learning environments for children.

In 2015, a devastating earthquake struck Nepal. Schools, homes, and vital infrastructure were damaged and lost. That same year, we started a Building Project to restore what was lost. By 2017, volunteers had built 96 classrooms at nine schools. This meant 2,000 children were able to resume schooling in safe and colourful classrooms.

There is still a lot of work that needs to be done. Many schools lack the funds to rebuild and desperately need help. With your efforts, we can build more classrooms and help a great number of children return to school. You’ll put your strength into building for a cause, and get your hands dirty doing something good.

“I felt so grateful to all Projects Abroad volunteers for helping out our school during such a difficult time. I also don’t have a word to thank them. I have seen them working so hard in the heat and rain to complete the school. I will always be grateful for all the volunteers of Projects Abroad,” said Sunrise School Principal, Mr. Surendra Maharjan.

Join this Building Project in Nepal and see the direct result of your work and the positive impact it has on the local community.

Activities

As a construction volunteer in Nepal, you will put your strength into mixing cement, laying bricks, and painting new school classrooms.

Here are some of the tasks you can expect to do:

A volunteer is helping a local builder with building a wall during the Building Project in Nepal

Building classrooms from the ground up

Volunteers are building classrooms during the Building Project in Nepal

Building toilets and washing facilities for schools and the local community

A volunteer is renovating the local classroom during her Building Project in Nepal

Renovating existing classrooms

Your work will focus on the following areas:

Building classrooms from the ground up

Your tasks will include clearing sites, digging foundation trenches, mixing cement, and laying bricks to create walls. All of your work is part of our efforts to give children safe spaces to learn in. Masons, architects, and engineers will guide your work at all times at the construction sites.

Building toilets and washing facilities for schools and the local community

You will also work to build toilets and washing facilities that will serve hundreds of people. This will give young and old in the community the dignity that each person deserves.

Renovating existing classrooms

Your work doesn’t end at construction. When you’re finished building, you’ll start painting. As part of your volunteer building work in Nepal, you’ll paint the walls and paint educational murals. Murals like the ABCs and 123s will also help teachers with their lessons long after you’ve returned home.

Map & Location

Journey to the roof of the world in Nepal, home to Everest and the birthplace of Buddha. Even beyond the mountains, its filled with unparalleled natural and architectural beauty, steeped in history and culture. Did you know it is the only country to have a flag without four sides?

Nepal is gaining traction as a tourist destination thanks to its incredible religious and cultural history, low crime rate, and unique landscape. Plus, it’s the perfect place to embrace your spiritual side.

Kathmandu

The capital city of Nepal and home to about one million people, Kathmandu is located in a valley surrounded by the Himalayas. It is culturally and religiously mixed, experiencing a varied climate with cool winters and hot summers.

You’ll find ancient temples and stupas sharing space with thriving eateries and modern skyscrapers, all with the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The scenery alone makes it no surprise that it is the focal point for Nepal’s history, art, culture, and economy.

Food & Accommodation

Experience true local life in Nepal! You will have a comfortable room, three delicious meals a day, and safe drinking water — everything you need to truly appreciate this stunning country. Our team will also handle your transport to and from your placement every day.

You’ll live with a warm and welcoming host family, personally vetted by Projects Abroad, immersing you in the culture from day one. Feel like a local, enjoying delicious, home-cooked, traditional food prepared by your hosts and experiencing Nepali life firsthand.

You may share your host family with other Projects Abroad participants and we will try to place you with someone of a similar age and the same gender. This way, you can share your cultural experiences and make global friendships with your hosts and other travellers.

Free Time and Leisure

When you think of Nepal, the first thing that comes to mind is the majestic Himalayan Mountain Range. This is just one example of the country’s extraordinary natural beauty. Combined with rich cultures, this makes it a unique country to volunteer in and explore.

There are a whole host of ways you can explore the stunning and incredibly varied landscapes of Nepal. You can drive off-road through Chitwan National Park, go biking through Kathmandu Valley, or trek in the foothills of Annapurna.

In the evenings and over weekends, it’s worth taking some time to see the sights of Kathmandu. This includes Durbar Square, where you can stand in the midst of an ancient palace, and the towering spectacle of the Boudhanath Stupa.

Nepal is one of our most popular destinations, so there will be many other volunteers in the country during your trip. This gives you the freedom to spend your leisure time either exploring alone or in a group.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Nepal Arrival Procedures page.