Volunteer Society Nepal : The best experience for volunteers, the best value for Nepal.
Meet Zeno Lupi, an Italian volunteer filled with passion and enthusiasm, having recently achieved his Master’s in Business Management. Characterized by kindness and generosity, Zeno has chosen to embark on a journey of volunteering, driven by his belief in the significance of aiding others and contributing to those in need. For him, volunteering serves as a profound opportunity to support underprivileged communities.
Zeno’s love for travel and his desire to immerse himself in diverse cultures have led him to Nepal, where he eagerly volunteers as a teacher at a Buddhist monastery. This decision reflects his dedication to giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of others. Enthusiastic about the prospect of learning from Nepal’s unique culture, Zeno sees this volunteering experience as a chance to broaden his horizons and gain valuable cross-cultural insights. As he embarks on this meaningful journey, Zeno Lupi is excited to not only contribute to the community but also to foster personal growth through the rich experiences that Nepal has to offer.
Teaching in the Monastery is one of our most popular volunteering programs. As a volunteer, you will observe Buddhist culture and their unique Buddhist monastery environment and help the monks communicate with the outside world. Few other placements in the world offer the opportunity to work alongside Buddhist monks. Do you want to learn more about life in a monastery? Do you want to learn and participate in meditative techniques and Buddhist teachings? Then this will be an incredible experience for you.
Teaching in monastery volunteer placements can teach English, Math, creative and fun activities or sports to the monks for around 3-4 hours per day. Even if you are less experienced, we have teaching materials that help you when needed. In turn, the monks share their knowledge and culture with the volunteers. If you ask the monks, you can get the chance to learn meditation techniques and receive in-depth knowledge of the Buddhist culture. This is one of our most popular volunteering posts, due to the unique way it allows you to truly be involved in the life of a Buddhist monastery.
You do not need any specific qualifications for this work, but a good command of the English language is vital. You must also be a culturally sensitive person because you will be working in a religious environment that is likely to be very different from your own. As Buddhist monks have to participate in different religious activities at various times of the year, the structure of your volunteering program can sometimes be altered. We ask you to be flexible to accommodate this.
Volunteering in a monastery is available in Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and Salleri (Solukhumbhu, Himalayan region). As a volunteer, you will work in a monastery and may also work with the attached community schools for non-monastic children. For more information go to our locations page.