FAQs

Is volunteering is free?

Yes it is almost free food, accommodation in rural region of Nepal. they will heartily invite you as a guest and always offer   free food and accommodation but if you are able to contribute yourself to local host family to buy something food (rice, sugar, tea, coffee, soap etc..) would be great support and in the end of your stay you have to pay about 50$ to your local family which is just our recommendation!!

What types of programs are available?

 For volunteering, you can get involved in Teaching, children Care & Community welfare, Medicine, Conservation, Business, Journalism, Veterinary Medicine, Physical therapy, Animal Care, IT Projects, Sport, Law, Nomad Projects, and Inca Projects and of course   we organize trekking, Rafting, jungle safari, expeditions, tours all over the courtiers Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.

Where can I go?

Programs are available in all over the country, Nepal mostly we focus the rural    Himalayas region.

Where do I stay? Who do I stay with?

Most volunteers stay with local families. This provides you with an insight into the local culture and helps with learning the local language. It also acts as an additional support network

Will there be an opportunity to travel when I'm there?

 Volunteers often take this opportunity to go on trips to local places of interest. rest of the days   after  volunteering or  before   you can   travel/trek/hike/site scene/rafting jungle safari  and  many  more  programs that  we  have  organize so  of course   you will have  a  great adventure time.

Is Nepal safe for travelers?

Nepal is quite safe country for visitors.

 Will I be met at the airport?

All our guests are met at the airport.

 Can I fundraise for this project?

Of course you can, although we certainly don't say that you have to. Request a Fundraising Guide once you've applied to get some ideas.

Can I go with my friend/boyfriend/girlfriend?

Friends, significant others, and husbands/wives are certainly welcome and, if you like, we can arrange placements where you can live and work together.

Is there any age limits for being a volunteer?
Volunteers are welcome between the ages of 16 and 75. Many of our volunteers are between 18 and 25 years old, but a rapidly increasing number of career breakers and retired people are now taking part too. This has led to a stimulating mix of people in all our destinations.

 I have filled in the registration form but when I click the 'Submit Details' button it fails to send my entry. Why is that and what can I do to rectify this problem? 
Sometimes it's possible to have problems submitting information from your computer to the HHCPN database. This is generally due to Internet a transmission problem which is beyond our control. If you experience this problem the best thing to do is click the 'Back' button on your browser, re-enter your passwords and 'Submit' again. If this also fails, please try again later, when hopefully a better connection is available. We suggest that it you have a lot of information to enter, you may wish to type it into a word processor beforehand and then copy and paste

What are the costs involved? Is the work paid?

 You will not be paid for your work, but you will gain extraordinary work experience and discover skills you never knew you had - oh, and you'll have a great time! Our partner schools and other partner organizations can barely afford to pay their own staff, so these positions have to be voluntary and self-funded. Similarly, we get great work experience placements for volunteers because we don't ask our partner-organizations to pay you. Indeed, we always make sure that organizations or individuals in the developing world don't have to pay anything as a matter of principle. We do not receive any government funding or other outside funding.

What if I am ill?

If you get sick while you are in Nepal, we will know where the best medical care can be found. You receive information on this during your induction when you first arrive, and of course you can reach our staff by phone 24 hours a day if you fall ill. In the unlikely event that you are seriously ill, all volunteers are covered by a comprehensive insurance policy, which, if needed, includes flying you home and all your medical costs until you get home. Projects staff will be on hand to liaise with your family, the insurance company, and the relevant medical people.

 Can I extend my stay Nepal?

Yes, Depending on visa requirements and flight restrictions. This gives added flexibility. If you want to extend your placement, just to talk then.

 Will I be on my own or are there going to be other volunteers in the same area as me?

You will be located close to other volunteers usually so that, if you want to, you can meet, exchange ideas and stories, socialize and go on trips with others. Volunteers usually make good friends with each other and often decide to go traveling together after their placements. You will never be isolated and will always be part of a vibrant Projects Abroad community. You may even be placed in the same accommodation or workplace as one or two other volunteers.