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Teaching English to Buddhist monks.

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The experience

Volunteer responsible: Teaching 2 English lesson.
Student age : Between 16-20
Volunteer Duration : At least 2 months.
Accommodation : sharing with another one volunteer.
Food : 3 Nepali standard meals a day.
Volunteer can participate in daily prayer program. Volunteers can also take classes on Buddhist Philosophy, meditation, yoga and mantras with minimum cost.

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 15 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteer pay 15 Euros per day for food, accommodation and donation to project.

What you get

1 day off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 18 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our Teaching English in Monastery program is the most popular volunteering program in Nepal. By joining us as a volunteer at a Buddhist monastery, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in Buddhist culture and experience the unique environment of a Buddhist monastery. Additionally, you will play a vital role in facilitating communication between the monks and the outside world. Very few other volunteer placements in the world provide the opportunity to work closely with Buddhist monks. If you are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of monastery life, learning and practicing meditative techniques, and exploring into Buddhist teachings and learning, this program will undoubtedly offer you an extraordinary and enriching experience.

Activities & Shift

7 am: Breakfast
8 am: free time
11:30 am : Lunch
3-5 pm : English lesson
5-6 pm : prayer progam
8-10 pm : Debate program on Buddhist philosophy