Nepal
Apply your service experience to community projects in the Himalayas.
Ways to get involved in Nepal
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Nepal
Nepal spreads across Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan, so the placement depends on where you land: classroom teaching in the city, sustainable agriculture and construction in villages near Pokhara, or elephant care in Chitwan. You live with a host family with breakfast and dinner included, and that is where most of the cultural learning happens. Stays run one to twelve weeks. Weekly costs are low, so an award can cover a three month stay outright, and many alumni combine a placement with trekking before or after their dates.
- Placements available in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara
- Projects in agriculture, education, and animal care
- Homestay living with breakfast and dinner provided
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) and Intern Abroad HQ.
Pricing in Nepal
These are our partners' published fees for Nepal, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Nepal
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan · International Volunteer HQfrom $614 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $285 | $614 | $88 |
| 2 weeks | $415 | $744 | $53 |
| 3 weeks | $545 | $874 | $42 |
| 4 weeks | $675 | $1,004 | $36 |
| 5 weeks | $805 | $1,134 | $32 |
| 6 weeks | $935 | $1,264 | $30 |
| 8 weeks | $1,175 | $1,504 | $27 |
| 10 weeks | $1,415 | $1,744 | $25 |
| 12 weeks | $1,655 | $1,984 | $24 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Daily breakfast and dinners
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Daily lunches
- Transport to and from your placement each day
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
Internship fees in Nepal
Run through Intern Abroad HQ. Internships are longer and include placement sourcing, supervision, and academic credit facilitation.
Kathmandu · Intern Abroad HQfrom $2,844 for 4 weeks
| Length | Program fee | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $2,844 | $102 |
| 5 weeks | $3,194 | $91 |
| 6 weeks | $3,264 | $78 |
| 8 weeks | $3,634 | $65 |
| 10 weeks | $4,334 | $62 |
| 12 weeks | $4,916 | $59 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Airport pick-up
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
Not included
- Lunches + extra snacks
- All in-country transportation
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
- A deposit that ranges from $499-$599 is required to confirm your participation. This is subtracted from the Program Fee total.
- Balance of your Program Fee is due 60 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
- All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Nepal numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Nepal
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Nepal?
- Yes. Placements in Nepal run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Nepal?
- 1-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Nepal?
- We list 18 placements in Nepal, spanning Business & Marketing, Community Development, Education & Youth, Environment & Conservation, Healthcare & Public Health, Social Justice & Law, Technology & Data.
Get the details for Nepal
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Nepal, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.