Enormous challenges are being posed to development worldwide in the 21st century, and therefore it is crucial that volunteering community joins efforts towards concerted well-though-out response to these challenges. The International Conference on Volunteerism and Development 2012 is expected to be an important part of such response. It will be an opportunity for the international community to exchange ideas and develop a common vision of the future approach. We are proud to point out that the International Conference on Volunteerism and Development 2012 is the first such event to take place in Nepal.
The event will revolve round the theme “Volunteerism and Development”, and will be focused on exploring and highlighting the role of volunteerism and its contrubution for development. It will also include discussion on the history of volunteerism; its successes and challenges. It is anticipated that the conference program will also include sharing of experience and ideas among the volunteers and representatives from volunteerism promoting organization from different countries. The event will facilitate discussion and participation of delegates through a variety of presentation formats including plenary sessions.
The International Conference on Volunteerism and Development 2012 will be joined by
- Representatives from Volunteerism promoting Organizations
- Representatives from Volunteer involving Organizations
- Representatives from International Development organizations
- Government leaders
- National and International Volunteers
- Social Workers and Development Professionals
- Students of Development Studies
- Members of Voluntary Club including Rotary, Scouts, Leo and Lions Clubs
- Online Volunteers
- Corporate Volunteers
- Journalists
- Trainers and Facilitators
- Researchers
- Environmentalist
- Humanitarian Aid Workers
- Human Rights Activists
- Academicians
- Conflict Transformation and Peace Building Professionals
- Youth and Women Activists
Main Theme:
- Volunteerism and Development in the context of 21st Century
Sub Themes:
- The role of Volunteerism to response Global Challenges: Chimate Change, Poverty and HIV/AIDS
- Volunteerism to promote Social Development : Health, Education and Social Justice
- Volunteering Community for Emmergency Management and Humanitarian Aid
- National and International Policy on Volunteerism
Call for Papers
Papers are invited from scholars, researchers, practitioners, activists and policy makers. The deadline for submitting papers on Volunteerism and Development is April 30, 2012. Please send your updated CV and PP size Photo (JPG) together with peper at info@volunteeraidnepal.org .
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Class room Construction with volunteer aid Nepal:
About 80% of the population in Nepal lives in rural areas of Nepal. The people in the rural areas face problems of transportation, drinking water, health facilities and education. Education is a priority in Nepal because it is crucial to the country’s development. The role of the government in education sectors has not been effective. Mostly the budget allocated by the government is spent on the teacher’s wages and there is hardly any money left for the materials and construction works. The condition of the infrastructure is so poor and even unsafe at times. The Improvement is essentials for the future of the children who in this competitive era can compete for a better future.
Volunteer aid Nepal seeks to improve the condition of the school infrastructure by initiating the class room construction project in the schools of rural areas of Nepal. The project targets the schools in the rural areas with poor infrastructure. The success of this project lies in the coordination of the volunteers and the local people. So building a mutual understanding is also an important part of this project.
The construction process may vary to the western countries as people may use local tools available in the community. The process is quite simple so volunteer don’t need to have special skills. The volunteer will have to carry out activities like digging foundation, mixing sand and cement, plastering, carrying rocks, sand and bricks, fetching water, and painting. Volunteers need to be physically and mentally in shape to work in different weather condition. The construction work may take 2-3 weeks with volunteers working 4-5 hours a day. The volunteers will be supported by the skilled Nepali personnel and the local people providing labor for the development of their community. Though previous experience is handy but the volunteer without experience can also be a vital part of the project. This project will benefit the children and the schools in a community and help the schools to teach children in an improved and suitable environment. During volunteering period, volunteers will be staying with local families near from construction project.
Upcoming Project: June 29 – July 14, 2012
Please contact us at info@volunteeraidnepal.org
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B. Refund Policy
Registration fee: The registration fee is US$ 135 which secures your placement on the volunteer programs. You can switch and/or postpone your placement with in 3 years from the date of payment. The registration fee is non-refundable. We only accept registration fee once you are accepted into the volunteer program. Registration fee can be paid by cash once your arrive in Kathmandu office or prior of your arrival by wire/bank/paypal transfer.
Program fee: Volunteer Aid Nepal reserves the right to revise the program fee. Revised fee will be applicable for new applicants only. If you have already confirmed your placement, you will be paying program fee according to our old fee structure which was published during the time of application you have submitted. Program fee can be paid by wire/bank transfer prior of your program start date or by cash once you arrived in Kathmandu office. We accept any exchangeable currency (cash) such as dolor, euro, pound etc.
| Cancellation before program start date | Non-refundable amount |
| 57 or more days | 20 % |
| 56 -22 days | 50 % |
| 21 -8 days | 70 % |
| 7-0 days | 100 % |
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The above cancellation policy applies to you no matter whatever in the situation you cancelled. But the above conditions do not apply if your reservation cancelled by us due to our own problem.
C. Donation/Gift giving policy
All donations and gifts will be channeled through Volunteer Aid Nepal. Organization will process your donation/gifts within one month. All gifts items must be registered with details (Name of Item, number of item, application and condition). Medical items will not be distributed directly to patents without prescription of supervisor or local medical staff even these items are registered at office of Volunteer Aid Nepal.
D. Required Documentation
You will submit your resume, photocopy of your passport, photo copy of academic certificate (applicable for health/medical volunteer/intern) and two passport size photograph upon your arrival in Kathmandu office. You are personally responsible for holding valid passport, visa and other personal travelling documents. The visa can be obtained upon your arrival in Tri-Bhuvan International Airport or the check points at border. Nepalese Embassies located in various parts of the world also issue visa.
E. Volunteering:
Most of the programs are avaiable throught the year for a maximum of 5 months. Once you have joined the program, volunteering duration can not be shifted or saved for next time/month/year. During your volunteering duration, Accommodation and meals will be provided in Nepali standard. You will be responsible for cleaning your accommodation space.
F. Insurance
The Volunteer Aid nepal strongly recommend to its volunteers to get insurance in their home country before they book our volunteer programs. The insurance should covers accidents, health, emergency evacuation, and loss of items, damage to baggage and personal life.
G. Bringing partner/friend/family member
You should inform prior to Volunteer Aid Nepal if your family member/partner/friend is accompanying with you in the project site. Same cost will apply to all except for children under 3 years old.
H. Service
You should provide us flight details ( Airline Name, Arrival Date, Arrival Time and Flight details ) in order to get pick up service. Once we have received from Airport, we will transfer you for your accommodation.
I. Your responsibility
You will be responsible for your personal travel. During your volunteering duration period, if you wish to go for weekends, prier information must be provided to project staff/host family/organization.
J. Organization’s legitimacy and your role
Volunteer Aid Nepal is a Non-Governmental Organization registered with government of Nepal. Our registration details are given below.
- Registration Number: 1095/64/65 ( District Administrative Office, Babarmahal, Kathmandu Nepal )
- Social Welfare Council Affiliation Number: 31279 ( Social Welfare Council, Lainchour, Kathmandu, Nepal )
- Permanent Account Number ( PAN ): 304576748 ( Internal Revenue Office, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal )
Forther more, We are regular member of WANGO: World Association of Non-Governmental Organization, USA and CIVICIS: World alliance for citizen participation( Membership Identification Number is 7062 ), CANADA.
You agree to accept Volunteer Aid Nepal’s vision, mission and programming principles while volunteering with us.
Be a grant writing volunteer to help organization to develop new project proposals.You will be able to make a difference in the lives of locals through your writing and fundraising skills.
Grant writing or project proposal writing is a systamic and globally recognized way of getting projects funded. As a grant writing and fundraising volunteer, you will develop new project proposals on development needs of communities. Anyone who are interested on project planning, project proposal writing and fundraising are welcome. However, volunteer with experience writing, working for non-profits organizations, volunteering, and working abroad are highly preferred. Volunteer will develop new project proposal to submit donor organizations. Volunteer will also research grant opportunities, write and submit grant proposals, and build relationships with potential funding sources.
• Development of sustainable infrastructure and facilities to enlarge the access of local people on quality education, clean drinking water, sanitation, reliable health services and socio-economic opportunities
• Building capacity and skills of locals including youth, women and children through training, education, facilitation, counselling and development activities for the promotion of integrated approach to participatory and sustainable development.
• Development of communities focusing on sustainable agricultural development, food security, Climate Change adaptation, poverty reduction, Child education, women empowerment, Social justice, youth development and environmental conservation
• Promotion of sustainable and participatory development from local to international levels through publication, workshop, seminar, research, lobbing, campaign and network building.
• Promotion of volunteerism from local to international levels through publication, workshop, volunteer exchange, seminar, research, lobbing, campaign and network building
• Delivering humanitarian aid service and relief to people and community
Other work may include developing online fundraising campaign, establishing relation with donor organization and individuals, wriging project proposals for local CBOs and NGOs, writing ‘case for support’ etc.
Eligibility and Skills Required
- Excellent writing skills in English
- Online research skills
- An understanding of need based development issues
- Volunteers need to be independent, enthusiastic and adaptable, hard-working with an open-minded attitude.
- International volunteers are welcome
The position includes 2 days long program induction, short field visit (if needed), project proposal writing and creating online fundraising campaign. Organization is flexible on program start date and volunteering duration ( from 2 weeks to 3 months ). You will be working in Kathmandu office of Volunteer Aid Nepal located in Nayabazar ( Closed to Thamel ). You are required to cover your travel, living ( Organization arrange your accommodation in budget hotel or host family), eating and personal expenses by yourself.
Registration fee: US$ 135
Volunteer Position is available. Apply Now !