people and places: Children's health & social care in rural Nepal
To the north-east of the Kathmandu Valley, the village of Sermathang is a predominantly Buddhist community, where local people are committed to regenerating their health care centre and school. Both were forcibly closed about a decade ago during the Maoist conflict, and with the reopening of the school in 2009, the school is already welcoming volunteers. Yangrima School cares for nearly 150 children, 40 of whom are boarders, living in rudimentary school accommodation during the week. The teachers are dedicated to the wellbeing and development of the children in their care, but have had little or no healthcare training. Volunteers will work alongside local women and the school teachers to share essential healthcare skills for the village. This will be very much a hands-on role. Volunteers will need to be able to work with little or no equipment and have the ability to share simple but life-saving knowledge and techniques. Volunteers will also work with the children and staff out of hours at the boarding hostel. Any of the following volunteer skills and experience have been identified by the community as being needed to move this project forward: • healthcare practitioners • early childhood development practitioners • paediatric nurses • health and social care workers to work with the children and staff at the hostel • first aiders • midwives and doulas • nutritionists • health visitors. The communities for miles around the village are completely committed to the school and the children's care, making this placement perfect for the volunteer who wants to thoroughly immerse themselves in rural life. The villagers will share their every day life and spiritualism with you. Conditions are simple, but the community will do all they can to welcome you.
Listing Details
Organization Name
people and places: responsible volunteering
Organization Mandate
people and places is an award-winning social enterprise and non-profit company, matching individual volunteer skills and experience to specific project needs. Life-skills are as valuable as professional qualifications.
We exercise unparalleled clarity about how and where each volunteer's money is spent. We put the right people in the right places - creating win-win relationships for volunteers and projects!
We exercise unparalleled clarity about how and where each volunteer's money is spent. We put the right people in the right places - creating win-win relationships for volunteers and projects!
Address
1 Naboth's Nursery, Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom, ME13 8AX
Address 2
Canterbury Road
Telephone
+44 (0) 1795 535 718
Non-profit organization?
Yes
Faith-based?
No
Countries
Duration
2 weeks - 1 month, 1-3 months, 3-6 months
Age (min)
18
Age (max)
75
Age notes
under 18s, groups or individuals, must be accompanied by an adult
Price range
$1001-$2500, $2501-$5000
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airport pick-up, Ground Transport, Meals, Orientation
Application process and requirements
Just complete a free on-site registration and we will open a dialogue with you - exchanging information with you to begin our matching and screening process.
Language
Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Spanish, Other
English is essential for all volunteers - although not necessarily as a first language.