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Trek & Teach

4.6(12 reviews)
Experience
Volunteer
Destination
Nepal
Duration
3 to 8 weeks
Ages
18 to 85
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Trip overview

Nepal – home to the highest mountain on the planet, sacred traditions dating back centuries, and some of the most committed mountaineers you’ll ever meet. And what better way to explore this remote corner of the Earth than on a multi-day hike through the Himalayas, teaching locals in far-flung villages how to speak English along the way?  

Break out of your day-to-day routine and embark on an adventure that will make the world a better place and help you grow as a person. 

On this all-inclusive volunteer trip, not only do you get to trek through the Himalayas with a trusted guide. When you go with Global, you get:

  • Volunteer project placement – Guarantee your spot at our screened and vetted project partner in the mountains of Nepal. Start your volunteer journey without spending months searching for a reputable organisation on the other side of the world. 
  • Comfortable accommodation –  Your first and last nights are at a hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu. You’ll stay with a screened and trusted Nepalese family at their homestay during your volunteer project. And during your trek you’ll stay in mountainside trekking lodges. 
  • Three meals a day. Enjoy delicious Nepalese cuisine, provided by your host family, during your volunteer placement. Meals during your trek are provided by your trekking guide or lodge. 
  • + way more

Can you picture it? You’ve spent the day hiking along one of the highest mountain ranges on Earth. The terrain is steep and challenging. But the vistas across this rugged landscape make everything worth it. Besides, once you get to the end of your trek, you’ll get to live amongst the locals while you help educate the children. 

For most people, visiting Nepal is a bucket-list experience.  

Although most people don’t get the chance to experience something like this. Going on a multi-day hike through the Himalayas to reach a remote village so you can help with education is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

And when you book with Global, you book with the best. You get the full experience for a fraction of the hassle. Your volunteer placement and various accommodations are sorted before you leave, so you know exactly what you’re getting into.

Inclusions

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Volunteer project placement
Dedicated Trip Coordinator
Pre-Departure Guide
Trip visa guidance
Personal Travel Concierge
Return airport transfer
Comfortable accommodation
‘Welcome to Nepal’ orientation
Project supplies
Meals
Certificate of completion
Ongoing local team support
Global Emergency Line
gWorld access
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Qualification

To qualify for this trip you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be between 18-85 years of age
  • Be a citizen of an eligible country
  • Have no criminal convictions in the past 5 years

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Trip details

Our Trek & Teach trip in Nepal is designed to get you volunteering overseas in a safe and fun environment and with a genuine and rewarding purpose.

Our expert team and local partners take care of everything you need to start making a positive impact, from volunteer placement to accommodation, provided meals and ongoing support throughout your entire journey.

Whether you’re doing gap year volunteering or taking a volunteering holiday from work, you’ll arrive in Nepal with the confidence that absolutely everything has been pre-arranged for you.

You’ll be able to jump straight into your volunteer duties, relax into the friendly Nepalese lifestyle and start making new friends with all the logistical details sorted, from airport transfers to accommodation.

Channel all your energy into immersing yourself in your volunteer placement, as well as trekking through some of the highest summits and breathtaking landscapes in the Langtang Region. Spend your time mingling with the friendly locals, exploring the ancient cities and historic temples and trying the local cuisines instead of sweating the logistical stuff - that’s exactly why we’re here.

Feel confident and proud you are contributing much-needed help to a meaningful cause and save yourself the time, money and even the risk of being stranded in a foreign country by having us on your side.

Make your time count on this life-changing opportunity to volunteer in Nepal and arrive home knowing you've challenged yourself and made a lasting impact on the education of Nepalese students. 

Requirements 

To qualify for this trip, you must have a reasonable level of fitness for trekking.

What extra costs will I have? 

Flights, travel insurance, visa, vaccinations, criminal background check, souvenirs & spending money.  

Purpose & impact

Your trek consists of 4 days hiking through a portion of the Himalayas. You’ll have an experienced local trekking guide showing you the way, cooking you meals, and generally making sure everything goes smoothly. You’ll be staying in remote trekking lodges up in the mountains. 

At the end of your trek, you’ll end up in the rural village of Jhib Jhibe. This is where the volunteering portion of your trip will take place. 

In rural Nepal, tourism gives an opportunity for the locals to empower themselves to improve their lives. As tourism increases, so does the need for English speakers. 

That’s where you come in. By helping the locals learn English, you’re helping them open up a world of opportunities for themselves to make the world a better place. 

Your volunteer duties are varied, but may include: 

  • Teaching English. 
  • Developing arts and crafts projects.
  • Helping kids with their homework.
  • Practising phrases and pronunciation.
  • Joining in on educational word games.

Your duties are usually split into morning and afternoon shifts and you’ll generally have 2-3 days off a week.

Accommodation & meals

Once you touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you’ll be taken straight to your initial accommodation at a hotel in Thamel, the tourist centre of Kathmandu. 

During your trek you’ll be staying in remote trekking lodges up in the mountains. You’ll have an experienced local guide showing you the way, cooking meals, and generally making sure everything goes smoothly. 

During the volunteering portion of your trip you’ll be staying at a homestay with a screened and vetted local family in the village. 

Once you’re done, you’ll be taken back to a hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu, for a night before you catch your flight home. 

With your accommodation in Nepal sorted and your volunteer placement organised, what will you do about food? 

You’ll be given three meals everyday prepared fresh by your host family, the project staff, or your trekking guide. Enjoy the typical Nepalese fare – delicious curries and bread and potato based dishes.

Trip itinerary

Before you leave

Your volunteer placement – including accommodation and two to three meals a day – is confirmed and organised before you leave home.

Arrival

When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, a driver will be waiting for you. You’ll be taken to your initial accommodation in Thamel for your first night.

Day 2

Today’s the day for a scenic drive with magnificent views over the hilly terrain on your way to Dhunche. Enjoy lunch alongside the Trisuli River in Galchi before heading to your accommodation in Dhunche within the Langtang National Park.

Day 3

Head to Rasuwa to start your trek. You’ll head towards Chandanbari, hiking through a pine forest with views of Mount Ganesh Himal along the way. Your accommodation after your first day of trekking is in a charming tea house.

Day 4

Today you’ll summit Lauribinayak for a breathtaking view of the Himalayan peaks, rolling green hills, and tiny villages nestled in the valleys. You’ll summit stone cliffs and pick your way along a narrow trail to Gosainkunda Lake.

Day 5

Relax at the lake! Spend your day wandering around the mountain town, climb a hill for more epic views of Ganesh Himal and Annapurna. A nearby lodge will be your accommodation for the night.

Day 6

Finally, time to start heading downhill towards Shin Gompa for lunch. Today you’ll reach your final destination for your trek: Dunche.

Day 7

You’ll take a bus to Jhib Jhibe to begin your volunteer project. You’ll be taken straight to your homestay accommodation, where you’ll be staying with a Nepalese family for the duration of your volunteer placement.

Day 8

Your volunteering portion of your trip begins. In the rural village of Jhib Jhibe, you’ll be helping out with the education of the children and the community. Your responsibilities could include the following:  Teaching English  Developing arts and crafts projects  Helping kids with their homework Practising phrases and pronunciation Joining in on educational word games You’ll generally have 2-3 days off a week, giving you plenty of time to explore the area on your own terms. Make the most of it by visiting some of the oldest holy sites, hike some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas (and the world), or go on a safari to a nearby national park.   If you choose to go home after your placement, your host will drive you to the airport to make sure you get home easily and safely.

Ongoing

Once your placement is over, you can choose to stay on in Nepal to explore what else it and the surrounding areas have to offer.  Hop onto gWorld – our social app for Global Travellers – and link up with other travellers to explore Nepal together. You could even join a bucket-list Global Getaway with other Global Travellers. Do your best to scale Mount Everest (don’t freeze while in the queue for the summit), learn more about the fascinating and ancient religious practices in the area, or hop the border to explore further through Asia.   Whatever you choose to do, we can help make it easy.  We’ll be in touch with you throughout your stay. If you ever need advice or support our team is available to answer your questions. And our 24/7 emergency support line will help with urgent matters.  Don’t go alone. Go with Global.

Why choose us

When you travel with the best we take care of pretty much everything so you don’t have to. You’ll arrive totally prepared with a plan of action and trusted people helping you along the way. 

Our volunteer trips are designed to help you make a real change in critical causes around the world. All while experiencing off-the-beaten-path locations with passionate locals. Our goal is to save you time, money, and stress while eliminating the risk of returning home early. Here’s how we do it: 

We’re on your side from the moment you get started. 

You’ll be assigned a dedicated Trip Coordinator. They’ll guide you through the next steps and answer all your questions. They’ll also help you with the pesky visa. No guesswork – only the right paperwork, approved the first time, in your hands before you leave. 

Your Personal Travel Concierge will help with flights, insurance, and any add-ons you’d like for your trip. These are real humans too – no robots here. 

We maintain relationships with a huge network of screened and vetted partner organisations all over the world. We know they’re trustworthy and that you’re in good hands because of all the successful trips Global Travellers keep having with our partners. 

Our team is well travelled so you can rely on our experience. We’re with you every step of the way. 

Join 75,000+ travellers – giving us 10,000+ 4 & 5 star reviews – by choosing Global to make your travel dreams come true. 

Most travellers book their trip 6-12 months in advance. Dates are flexible, but spaces are limited. So if you’re serious about volunteering in Tanzania, don’t delay. 

With our Book Now, Decide Later feature, you can get started with a small deposit today, and take a full year to choose your dates. 

We’ll take over from there, helping you with visas, flights, accommodation, and setting you up with our partner in Tanzania. 

This is the trip for you if you’re after the ultimate volunteering experience in Tanzania, complete with everything you need and 24/7 support.

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Frequently asked questions

Why go with Global Work & Travel?

As the world’s leading gap-year and "work & travel" company, we provide a premium service for Global Travellers. Choose from a variety of awesome experiences worldwide. We assist with visas, pre-departure, flights, insurance, and tours. Our cool tech features support you throughout the journey. As a Global Traveller, access gWorld, our personalized app. Keep important documents and trip details handy. Enjoy exclusive Marketplace deals, a social network, language learning, side trips, meet-ups, and more. It's like all your favorite apps merged into one, but better! Our support doesn't stop there. With a 24/7 emergency team, 90+ staff, and ongoing assistance, we ensure you feel like a local. Join the 80,000+ Global Travellers who have turned their travel dreams into reality with us. We proudly boast the most & best reviews in the biz!

Are flights & insurance included?

While we would love to include flights and insurance in our trip packages, it is not feasible to have a fixed price due to the diverse destinations, trip durations, and individual coverage needs of our travellers from around the globe. However, once you register for the trip, we will assign you a dedicated Travel Concierge. They will work closely with you to arrange the ideal flights and insurance tailored to your specific adventure. Rest assured, our team is here to ensure you have a smooth and hassle-free travel experience from start to finish!

Why do I have to pay to volunteer?

The trip fee covers all the essential trip inclusions that ensure you have a meaningful and safe volunteering experience. It includes comprehensive pre-departure support to assist you throughout your journey. Once you arrive at your destination, the fee covers transportation, accommodation, and in most cases meals and some amazing excursions you'll do alongside other international volunteers. This comprehensive support is essential to provide you with a positive and secure volunteering experience, which is of utmost importance to us. Your trip fee allows us to ensure your well-being while making a meaningful impact, and it contributes to the sustainability and effectiveness of the volunteer projects we support.

Will I receive guidance and support before starting the volunteering trip?

Absolutely! Before starting your volunteer placement, you will receive comprehensive pre-departure support, which includes project-specific information, cultural orientation, and advice on preparing for your journey. Additionally, most trips include on-site training and an orientation to ensure you are well-prepared and confident in your volunteer role.

How do I choose the right volunteer trip for me?

With so many incredible options, we understand that selecting the perfect volunteer trip can be tricky. That's why we recommend booking your favourite one, and your dedicated Trip Coordinator will guide you through the project details. They will consider your interests, skills, desired location, and the impact you want to make. If we find another trip that better suits your preferences, we can easily swap you over to ensure you have the ideal volunteer experience. Rest assured, we're here to help you find the right fit!

How long should I volunteer for?

We offer flexibility in our volunteer trips, allowing you to choose the duration that best suits your schedule and desired experience. While most volunteers join us for 3 or 4 weeks, our trips accommodate durations as short as two weeks or as long as 12 weeks, and even extended stays. The choice is yours!

What ages are most volunteers?

The ages of our volunteers can vary depending on the project, but we have a wide age range. Our volunteers typically range from 18 years old to 85 years old! Our Trip Coordinators ensure that all volunteers are vetted before embarking on their journey. While age may differ, what unites our volunteers is their shared passion for travel and their dedication to making a positive impact in the community or wildlife conservation efforts they are involved in. Regardless of age, anyone with a passion to contribute and explore is welcome to join our volunteer trips.

Is it safe to volunteer overseas?

Safety is our utmost priority, and it drives our thorough trip planning process and comprehensive inclusions. With a successful track record of safely sending tens of thousands of travellers overseas since 2008, we prioritise your well-being throughout the journey. Before you depart, we provide full support, ensuring a smooth and secure experience. Upon arrival, we take care of every detail, including secure airport transfers, comfortable accommodations, usually meals, and dedicated project supervision. Additionally, our 24/7 emergency line ensures immediate assistance whenever needed, providing peace of mind throughout your entire volunteer experience.

Why should I book now?

Covid-19 threw us a curve ball and pretty much halted all travel. This means that we have a backlog of travellers, just like you, who are desperate to get out and explore the world! Global Work & Travel works on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Booking earlier ensures that you don’t miss out on the best intake, season, placements and more! We recommend our travellers take 6-12 months to plan their trip for a reason - to make sure you’ve got everything organised perfectly, stress-free. As a Global Traveller you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace Deals, a unique social network to connect you with other like-minded Global Travellers, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages, and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better? Why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking that trip!

Can I travel with a friend?

Yes you can! Simply tell your Trip Coordinator after booking that your friend is also going and they can link your profiles. For most of our trips we should be able to have you and your friends placed together or nearby. Meaning that you can live, work, play & travel together! But wait there's more! Not only can you travel the world with your besties at your side, you can also earn some extra cash towards your own trip just by referring your friends to Global Work & Travel. You can learn more about the great referral rewards program inside your gWorld account once you join. And for those who decide to go-it-solo, we’ve made it easier to meet other Global Travellers in the same region as you. Just like any other social platform, you’ll be able to interact, share, chat and meet with some really cool people who are doing trips just like you!

Can I bring my pet along?

At Global Work & Travel, we share a deep love for animals and fully understand the special bond you have with your pet. We recognise the challenges of embarking on a trip without them. Due to travel restrictions, requirements, and limited pet-friendly accommodations among our host organisations, we regretfully cannot facilitate their inclusion in the journey. However, many of our customers choose to entrust their pets to a family member or friend, embark on their adventure, and return home to wagging tails and furry cuddles.

What happens if I want to cancel my trip?

We know that life can get in the way of travel, so all our trips come with a great deal of flexibility. In most cases, if you cannot travel on your selected date, you can place your trip on hold to deal with whatever is holding you back, and continue in the future without incurring any penalty. You may also have the option of transferring to an entirely different trip and destination as well, or even transferring your trip to a friend or family member. In the event that you need to outright cancel your trip, if you give us 84* days notice you can do so with only a 50% cancellation fee. Your refund of the balance will come in the form of a Store Credit which you can put toward any other trip that we offer, including tours through third-party providers, as well as holidays through DealsAway.com, and is valid for 2 years from date of issue. As international travel can be complex, your options are based on the progress of your trip organisation and our support team can assist you in finding the best solution for your needs.

How it works

1. Choose a trip style

Find your dream experience & destination, then secure your spot with a flexible & low deposit. Activate your gWorld to unlock some cool perks. Well done! The hardest part’s over!

2. We become friends

Book a time to meet your dedicated Trip Coordinator who knows all the ins & outs of your trip. They’ll be by your side and working behind-the-scenes to pull everything together.

3. Time to go!

We’ll get your tickets, accommodation & transfers ready. Our in-country team or partner will have everything prepared & waiting for your arrival. Get on the plane with no worries!

4. 24/7 support

Never stress, knowing we’re there with you when you need us with ongoing & unlimited local team support and check-ins. And just in case, we’ve got an emergency team on stand-by, 24/7.

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