Contribute towards a brighter future with our non-profit education center and organic farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal

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  Description

  In June 2024, we started this project from the ground up. Our vision is about building a farm and educational space for learning, cultural exchange, and community. The education centre will host classes for local schools, run holiday programs, retreats and events.
  
  Our mission is to support long term change by creating local employment opportunities, strengthening food security, and encouraging self sufficiency within the community. Nepal has a long agricultural history, but many young people are forced to leave the country for work. Cost of living is high. Food is mostly imported. We aim to shift this by reconnecting people to the land and creating opportunities at home.
  
  By joining us, you become part of this mission. Every contribution supports a long term vision for a more sustainable and connected future.
  
  We ask for a minimum stay of 1 month so you can fully immerse yourself and make a real impact.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Sustainability
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Bhaktapur is Nepal’s most culturally rich and preserved city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a 20min walk from the farm. Known for its temples, our ethnic group (Newa), architecture, art, culture and festivals.
  
  Volunteers will learn to cook Dal Bhat and other Nepali dishes while picking up basic Nepali phrases to connect with locals.
  
  Optional workshops are available in woodcarving, pottery, and Thanka painting, taught by local artisans (paid directly to them). These hands on sessions give you practical skills and support the local community.
  
  Festivals and rituals provide a unique window into Nepali traditions. Farm schedules may change so you can take part in these experiences.
  
  Saturdays in Nepal = Holiday!
  We want you to take it easy, explore, and enjoy. Here’s what you can get up to:
  Live music & jamming – We know spots with great local music.
  Festivals – We love celebrating local festivals together.
  Fire nights – Chill evenings, card games, music.
  Tea time – Sip tea at neighborhood shops
  Explore nearby towns & nature spots, temples, forests, waterfalls, hikes, and viewpoints.

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  Registered charity

  This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

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  Help

  Since June 2024, we have welcomed over 200 volunteers and continue to learn and grow together. We are all human and every challenge and strength is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and contribute meaningfully. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about the project and excited to make a real difference.
  
  Volunteering work at the farm
  
  Farm & garden work: planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, composting, digging, moving rocks, soil, leveling the land, fencing, building bamboo structures, landscaping.
  
  Creative & cultural projects: painting on canvas, capturing photos/videos, helping organize events, or supporting workshops.
  
  Community support & administration: assisting with communication, fundraising research for our NGO registered charity, social media, and event preparation.
  
  We do our best to direct specific work to match your skills, but flexibility is key. Our work is hands on, physically active, and mostly outdoors. Everyone is expected to contribute where needed.
  
  Daily Life & Shared Responsibilities
  
  Daily tasks like cooking, washing dishes, and cleaning are part of living together, not volunteering. Helping out means caring for each other and the space we share. Think of it as living in a shared home, everyone pitches in to keep the environment welcoming, safe, and comfortable for all.
  
  Our staff are here to assist with tasks and support the farm, but they are not here to provide a hotel style service for volunteers. Everyone is expected to contribute daily, while also participating in farm work, gardening, and creative projects.
  
  We value:
  Leadership > stepping up when needed.
  Initiative & proactivity > seeing what needs to be done and doing it
  Common sense & responsibility > taking care of shared spaces and each other
  Teamwork & flexibility > switching between tasks, projects, and daily life duties.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Nepali: Fluent
  Japanese: Intermediate
  Maori: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Workawayers are currently hosted at our off-site hostel while we complete the final touches for the accommodation on the farm. The space is comfortable, social, and shared with both volunteers and guests.
  
  -Shared Workawayer dorm
  -Access to a kitchen (staff and volunteers only)
  -Free use of WiFi, movie room, instruments, board games, common areas, and rooftop
  
  While we do have staff, the hostel is not a serviced space for Workawayers. We all contribute to daily living, cleaning up the kitchen, cooking , and supporting a relaxed, respectful atmosphere.
  This isn’t part of volunteering hours, just part of living together as a community.
  Meals are vegetarian. We eat dal bhat at least twice a day. (Rice, vegetables and lentils) Volunteers are welcome to harvest from the garden within reason.💧 The washing machine is available Saturdays only.
  The daily contribution is $6 per person/per day. If you choose to eat out or buy extra food, the contribution remains the same.
  Gates into the property and common areas are locked at 10pm, please notify us early if you need access.

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  What else ...

  What to Bring:
  
  •Sleeping bag.
  •Comfortable work clothes (expect to get dirty with paint, soil, compost)
  •Long sleeves and pants, rain jacket.
  •Closed shoes or boots for outdoor work and other shoes for inside the building/kitchen/shower.
  •Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen,repellent.
  •Gloves (gardening or work gloves)
  •Face mask (for dusty tasks)
  •Toiletries, towel, toilet paper.
  •Personal medications.
  •Reusable Water bottle.
  •Local SIM card if you need internet (no Wi-Fi at the farm)
  •Camera or phone for photos/videos (optional)
  
  💧 Eco-Friendly Notes:
  In Nepal, we use water not toilet paper to go to the toliet, it’s better for the environment.
  Try to minimize single-use plastics, especially food packaging.
  Bring chemical free soaps if possible.
  
  🇳🇵 Nepal is a developing country, and life here may be very different from what you are used to or expect. Embrace it as an adventure, you will experience new ways of living, and local culture!
  
  💧 Water Usage
  Water is life. Please be mindful, showers, washing, and cleaning all need to be done carefully. Sometimes the tanks run out, and we must wait for the next refill.
  
  ☀️❄️ Seasons & Weather
  Nepal’s climate is: hot and wet during the monsoon, dry and cold in winter. Each season has its perks! We don’t have heating or air conditioning.
  
  ⚡Facilities & Power Cuts
  Power cuts can happen, usually for about an hour. Hot water may not be available at times.
  
  🧠 Being Mentally Prepared
  Life in Nepal can be unpredictable at times. Flexibility, patience, and a positive mindset will help you enjoy the experience and make the most of your stay.
  
  How to get here 🏠 📍
  - From Tribhuvan International Airport (12km): Taxis should cost between 800-1500 depending on the time of day.
  - From Kathmandu: 6am-6pm every 5mins locals bus from Ratna Park, Bhaktapur Mini bus park - Kamel Binyak, Bhaktapur. (Walk 30mins to the farm) or Switch bus at Nagarkot Bus park, get off at MFQ4+HP9, Bansbari Bus Stop, Changunarayan. Walk 5mins to the farm.
  - From Pokhara: 1 direct bus to Bhaktapur departs every morning, please message us in advance if you would like us to book you a seat. You will then need to take a taxi to the farm or walk 40mins
  - From Chitwan: Catch a bus to Kathmandu, then bus/taxi to Bhaktapur
  **Tip** If you have a Nepali Sim card, download InDrive or Pathao for taxi/bike services.
  
  Your wellbeing is important to us. If you have any physical or mental health considerations that may affect daily activities, please let us know so we can support you.
  
  We are sharing our life with our volunteers, therefore we always make a video call to know each other better before we meet in person. If you are interested in applying please send us your whatsapp number so we can provide more information.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets
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  This host charges a fee

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  Why does Workaway allow some hosts to charge a fee?

  
  

  Workaway provides opportunities for non-monetary cultural exchanges where hosts provide food and accommodation in return for help from Workawayers. In some exceptional cases, a small fee/ donation request (typically no more than 5 dollars per day) may be approved for hosts such as registered charities with a history of positive volunteer feedback. Any fee must directly go to the charity and can only be used to cover the volunteers' food costs. This will be clearly marked on the host's listing.
  

  Listings by agents, "middle-men" or projects that appear to profit from a volunteer's stay are strictly prohibited. Any fees must be discussed and approved in advance by the Workaway team.

  6$ per day for food

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