Pokhara, Nepal. Pokhara is Nepal’s second largest city. It is set in the back drop of the tenth highest mountain in the world, Annapurna, at 26,545 ft. It is also the most popular adventure and leisure destination in Nepal, a gateway to treks in the Annapurna circuit, scenic places of interest, with plenty of entertainment for individual travellers and their families.

Imagine waking up, to the sight of the mighty snow capped Himalayas towering over your backyard everyday........

Our Partner NGO: Youth for Seva Nepal
Youth For Seva (YFS) Nepal, is  a registered charity in Nepal that seeks to engage Nepalese youth in selfless service of Nepal through
 -self-development programs & study of Dharma.
- projects serving the under-privileged.
- preserving timeless Nepali culture.

Who can go:
1. Youth (18 + years old), University Youth.

2. Be able to participate for the full duration of the internship program.

3. Be a resident of USA or Canada.

4. Possess strong enthusiasm to make a difference and willingness to serve.

5. Be able to adapt well to situations, a new environment and people.

6. Be respectful of local communities, their language, culture & traditions

7. Be able to participate in Sadhana & Seva activities at YFS Nepal

Areas of Work :Community Development & Education
Working with Nepalese Children, Youth and Women in any (or multiple areas) of
-Coaching in spoken English.
-Home work help – Math & Science.
-Yoga, Meditation & Vedanta lessons.
- Computer Applications Training
-Women’s empowerment – Health, Hygiene & Nutrition.

Interns will be provided a couple of days of orientation on arrival in Pokhara regarding activities of YFS Nepal and the audience the interns would work with. After that YFS coordinators will go over the schedule and work for the next 3 -4 weeks.  Interns will conduct these sessions either at our centre or at external venues like schools, colleges where the youth study or temples or cultural centres. Transportation will be provided wherever required and our Sevaks or Sevikas will accompany the interns. YFS volunteers will make all the arrangements to facilitate these session.

In addition

-experience the Himalayas.
-trek into the mountains.
-visit Lumbini (birth place of Gautama Buddha) & Muktinath.
-experience Nepalese culture &  hospitality

Accommodation & Food : We are offering interns with two options, which ever suits them best

1) Accommodation & Vegetarian Meals (Nepali cuisine) at Youth For Seva Nepal Centre, Nepal.

2) Home Stay & accommodation including vegetarian meals (Nepali cuisine) at an award winning lodging Villa Papillon  at the Lakeside, in Pokhara. Villa Papillon is a family owned business and provides quality and family atmosphere. The on-site resident family who owns the business also volunteers with Yuva For Seva Nepal. Recommended for female interns.

3) If interns have friends or family in Pokhara, staying with them is also an option that we can accommodate.

Timing : May or June 2020.

Duration : 4 weeks.

Language skills : Comprehension or Spoken sills in Nepali or Hindi is an asset, but not mandatory.

Cost : Depending on choice of accommodation, costs are given below and paid to Youth For Seva Nepal directly on arrival in Pokhara, at the start of the internship.

US$ 600 – covers accommodation & food at Youth for Seva Nepal Centre for 4 weeks duration of the internship.

US$ 900 – covers accommodation & food at Villa Papillon for 4 weeks duration of the internship.

US$ 301 - Interns stay with their family and friends option. Covers Dakshina plus costs incurred by YFS (Nepal) to facilitate, coordinate and supervise this internship.

Interns pay for their own travel to Pokhara, Nepal. Outstation sight seeing visits to Lumbini (202 Kms) and Muktinath (175 Kms) are not  included in above costs.

Visas : Canadian and US citizens can obtain entry visas, on arrival at Kathmandu airport. If you are an Indian citizen, visa is not required to enter Nepal.

Our volunteers in Kathmandu can help receive interns at Kathmandu International Airport and help them transit to a domestic flight or by road (choice of the intern) to  Pokhara. If the intern wishes to spend a day or two in Kathmandu city before departing for Pokhara, that can be facilitated too, if requested. Pokhara is 20 minutes by flight or 6 hours by road, from Kathmandu. Youth For Seva volunteers will receive interns at Pokhara airport and take them to either of their chosen accommodation.

Parents or Family or Friends are welcome to accompany interns and drop them off at Pokhara, check out the YFS Nepal centre, meet our volunteers and intern's accommodation.

Once interns are short listed, more details and what to carry and prepare for the internship will be shared, via email, video conference calls etc.

Welcome to Nepal.......... On top of the World !