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Greetings from Nepal.
I am Aparna, an English Language Teacher in a government school in the Far-west of Nepal. I have been to the USA and stayed there for two months in a cultural exchange program. There I was hosted by an American family while my host university was Winthrop University, Rock Hills, South Carolina. I got an opportunity to make friends from twenty different countries. It was really a memorable experience for me. Since then I am excited to host people from all around the world. Nepal is rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage.
My school has won International Schools Award, ISA from British Council. I was the coordinator and conducted ten different projects in collaboration with fifteen partner schools; Brazil, Japan, Afghanistan, England, Srilanka, India, Bangladesh, and so on.
I am joint secretary of a teachers association. It is a nonprofit- volunteer platform for English Language Teachers. It conducts different training and professional development programs for English as a foreign language teachers.
I have visited India many times to share my research work from a different platform. Recently, I am visiting Srilanka and Bangladesh to present my paper.
I have a sweet home at Dhangadhi, where I live with my two children and a cat. Dhangadhi is a beautiful city near the hills. It is in the process of development. It is rich in cultural heritage. You can find diversity in culture, language, food, people, festivals, dance, and music here. Many languages are spoken and so many festivals are celebrated. It adds a unique taste to its culture. People are most often dressed according to the tribe they are. There is geographical diversity too. You can find plains, mountains, and hills here. You have a lot to do here, trekking, hiking, rafting, site seeing, forest safari, etc.
Besides my job as a government school teacher, I also have my own Private Boarding School. The school is from Kindergarten to Grade 10. It is an English Medium school and even the first English Medium School in the Far-west of Nepal. It was established in 1983. We provide high-quality education, focusing on the full potential of the body, mind, and spirit. I need volunteers here at the school so that my students can exchange their culture, language, and food.
You can also join me at my college. You can teach English, Science, and Mathematics to Grade 11, 12, and Bachelor Level Students. You can help us with graphic designs, animations, website, and social media updates too. We have a beautiful garden at the college, cafeteria, gym, basketball code, and Table-tennis. volleyball, and cricket teams who are playing national and international games. You can help us with sports too. We have HM and BHM classes too. You can help us teach hospitality, share cuisine recipes with us, and the general etiquette of your country. My students would love to meet you.
See you soon,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will make them do home stay. Our guardians will host them dinners and lunch. We will show them cultural places and famous places in the city and around. Far-west is rich in culture. They will learn about Nepal, its culture, and the traditions of Nepal. They will be directly talking to people, celebrating festivals with us, eating food, and wearing our cultural dresses.
At school, they will be practicing teaching and learning with students and teachers. We will provide recommendation letters too for working with us on any of our projects.
They can also join hiking, picnic, and tours with college students.
We will introduce them to our students as guest lecturers in the college.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
At school, we want to improve the English Language of our students by making them talk and listen to native speakers. Volunteers can also help us in our Kindergarten. We will give them the opportunity to teach the subject of their choice and if they want they can also help our training programs for the teachers.
At college, they can teach English, Science, Computer Science, and Mathematics. They can help us with back office work too.
We are running 15 different clubs for students of their interest. Workwayers can coordinate at clubs too. We are working to make our city Green and Clean. Thinking Globally Working Locally, we have different eco projects at college and school. They can participate in and share their valuable ideas to make this earth Greener and Cleaner.
We also work with Theatre, Arts, and Music. We have a project of coloring the blank walls of the city and putting environmental messages on it. We are doing a plantation project too. We plant 3000 trees every year.
We have a Bakery Cafe run by our BHM students. If they are interested in the hospitality field, they can join the cafeteria and even give lectures in HM and BHM classes.
We have journalism and mass communication classes too at the college. They can join students for media photography and so on.
If you are a technical person, you can join BIM students for developing apps and software. You can teach and learn at the same time.
We are also working with street animals. Collecting food, medicine, and shelter for them. If you are an animal lover join us. We take care of dogs, cats, and street cows.
Workwayers can join any of our projects or clubs of their interest.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Nepali: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We would love to learn Japanese, French, and Spanish at college. We can teach you Nepali and Hindi as well.
Accommodation
Home-stay or if they like we can provide them a separate room with a kitchen in our Inn. We will provide food according to our culture and even organize events where our school families can host dinners and lunches or breakfasts at their homes. This will make them be nearer to our culture and people. Sometimes, if they like, they can have food of their interest or prepare themselves in the kitchen, and we will pay for it.
Tradition Nepali food is less spicy. it's daal, bhaat, tarkari, vegetable soup, homemade bread, and only sometimes non-veg. All the food will be home-cooked, and fresh, and vegetables are from the local kitchen garden.
We have a canteen at school and college too, they will be served food at the canteen during working hours.
We have a local market, department stores, bakery cafe, cafeteria, and good restaurants too nearby the college and school. You can buy the food of your choice.
What else ...
At their off time they can go for nature walk, photography and many more fun available in Nepal. Transportation would be provided for near places while for far they can use public vehicles.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You can have your own space to work with a good wifi connection at school and college.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a good parking area where you can park your van.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the invaluable time you spent with us at the College. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and expertise were truly remarkable, and I can't thank you enough for the positive impact you made during your stay.
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As we bid adieu to Ms. Cristina, the vibrant spirit from Spain, we are filled with immense gratitude for the beautiful journey of volunteering, sharing, and learning that she has shared with us at Dhangadhi.
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Matthias, a 34-year-old adventurer from France, graced this place with his presence for an unforgettable 10 days. His commitment to travel, connect, and contribute made his stay truly remarkable.
For four months, Matthias explored the enchanting landscapes and cultures of Nepal, with India awaiting him next. His… read more
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the invaluable time you spent with us at the College. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and expertise were truly remarkable, and I can't thank you enough for the positive impact you made during your stay.
Your passion for teaching, whether it was Mathematics or English, was evident in… read more
As we bid adieu to Ms. Cristina, the vibrant spirit from Spain, we are filled with immense gratitude for the beautiful journey of volunteering, sharing, and learning that she has shared with us at Dhangadhi.
Cristina, a biologist with an extensive background as a Quality and Environment… read more
On my concrete experience, I arrived at a time when teaching was not possible because the students were going through their exams period. But not to worry! They quickly found other things for me to do: I painted a… read more
Our task was to go to some classes and exchange with the students about our country, culture and any topic they wanted to discuss. We also organized an outdoor… read more
On behalf of the college, I would like to thank you for visiting the college and volunteering here. It is our pleasure to have you here as a Guest Teacher. Students had a fruitful interaction with you. The interaction with Grade 11 and 12 students, club members, and BHM and BIM students… read more
I was also invited to a two field trips and they were very enjoyable!
In regards to the work, you have complete autonomy in the classroom and you can use… read more
This was my first visit to Nepal [August 2016], so when I sent out inquiries to volunteer I was hoping and praying for a place that would best support my stay. After applying to three schools, and accepting the invitations to only one of them, I… read more
