We are looking for people who wish to genuinely help deprived children and adults in Nepal. Our main expectations from you are that you will be open minded, flexible, honest and that your aim to help the community will be sincere. The placements you will be placed in will undoubtedly not match your expectations! Your placement and accommodation will, 9 out of 10 times, be very basic. Local squat toilets, cold water for washing, electricity cuts and dal bhat for 90% of your meals. This may sound daunting but you will find that once you are adjusted to expecting slightly less from your everyday life, microwaves, TV's and toasters don't seem vital!

The English spoken at your placement will range from basic to decent conversational level, depending on how far from Kathmandu you are placed. You will be given a short course in Nepali during your first orientation week in Kathmandu.

We will expect both you and your placement manager to be totally open and honest with us. If either of you are not happy with the situation we would first hope you would discuss it yourselves or if this is not possible, bring it to our attention.

Normally you could expect to work between 15-20 hours per week. If you wish to do more than this then that is of course acceptable. There are often extra curricular activities organised by schools etc. and in any other placements, other work can always be found!

Due to Nepali culture it is appropriate to modest attire i.e. Kurta Sulwa or long skirt or trousers. Shirt and trousers men (skimpy clothing i.e. shoe string tops and low waisted clothing and shorts is unacceptable)

Your safety and well-being is important to us and any changes we make will be purely for your well being and any concern please do not hesitate to contact us. There are local agents who will look after you and any concerns you may have.