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Sarah Camino, USA, Teaching English in Buddhist Monastery, 01-April-2013 to 27-April-2013
To say that my time volunteering at VIN was life changing would be an
understatement. Teaching English at the Buddhist Nunnery was truly an
experience I will cherish for the rest of my life. Although I was the teacher,
I found that I learned just as much,......
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Jeremy Gansler, USA, Teaching English in Buddhist Monastery, 15-Jan-13 to 15-April-13
Teaching English at a monastery was
an immensely enriching experience. There’s a lot to learn from people who
devote their lives to attaining happiness. Teaching the young monks was very
challenging. They were often poorly behaved and difficult to engage, but the
work was highly rewarding. The more time you spend......
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Anna Yi, Australia, Child Care: Orphanage, 15-Jan-13 to 5-Feb-13
VIN has
provided me with immense insight into the nitty gritty of the local life in
Nepal. Through the volunteer program, you are totally immersed into the
Nepalese culture so that you can appreciate exactly how you are providing help
to the community. Everyone connected to and through VIN shares the......
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Sunita Rajbali Maurya, India, Child Care: Orphanage, 11-Mar-2013 to 07-April-2013
I had a difficult time in orphanage. Kids were awesome but their
living condition was bad. But it did changed my perspective in life. It
was such different experience staying and spending time with them. They
had so little but still so cheerful. I would really wants to help them......
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Urgen Dolma Lama, Nepal, Community Development, 4-Jan-13 to 31-March-13
My
Volunteering experience at VIN wasn’t only about helping people. Rather it was
discovering my strengths and weakness. To laugh as much as often and to
appreciate the simple things in life is now what I define as happiness. Hadn’t
it been VIN, I would have never known my capabilities. Thank......
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Supriya Khadka, Nepal, Community Development, 4-Jan-13 to 31-March-13
So, I’ve to admit it that I realized
my potential. Well, my first month was little hard as I wasnot able to cope
with the projects that were given but the other two months, I really had great
memories. I think I gave my best effort in these two months.......
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Catherine Marcou, Switzerland, Teaching English in Buddhist Monastery, 1-Feb-13 to 11-Mar-13
I spent almost 6 weeks at the
Mahayana Monastery as an English teacher with a friend of mine from Germany. We
lived directly in the monastery in a special building for “guest”. The second
floor is the temple where they do ‘Puja’ in the morning and the evening and the
third......
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Astrid Feiten, Germany, Teaching English in Buddhist Monastery, 15-Jan-13 to 11-Mar-13
Mostly volunteers travel alone and the good thing about doing it with
VIN is that you are never really alone. I met some great people from all over
the world. I had a fantastic time at the monastery with the monks and I knew if
I have any problems there......
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Saufi Salleh, Singapore, Children Camp, 5-Jan-13 to 25-Jan-13
VIN has allowed me a glimpse of the
world of the amazing people in Nepal – their sources of joy and sorrow and
their daily lives. It provided me with a firm understanding of the cultural
strength through which the people of this nation find their footing and how it
permeates......
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Mitali Pande, USA, Community Health, 4-Jan-13 to 18-Jan-13
It was a wonderful experience
working with Bhupi, Dinesh and Dr. Laxmi. We learnt to work with an Ngo.
Translators were wonderful and very helpful. Shradha is a wonderful asset to
VIN team. It was an incredible learning experience working with focus group and
doing surveys in the community learnt a different aspect of......
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Isla Norris, New Zealand, Construction and Manual Work, 15-Jan-13 to 30-Jan-13
I had a fantastic time working with
VIN – Regrettably only 2 weeks. I still learnt a whole raft of things that have
made me and more culturally aware.
Staying with the host family was brilliant
– they were so hospitable and kind, the potato chips were unbelievably
delicious, the children and puppies provided great......
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Signe Ødegaard Olsen, Denmark, Risk and Disaster management, 4-Nov-12 to 30-Dec-12
Working with VIN was
exiting; I got to practice the theory I’ve learned in school and I had a lot of
free rein in deciding how I would complete my project. Also the people at the
VIN office are really nice and helpful, you really feel welcome.
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Kræn Falk, Denmark, Risk and Disaster Management , 4-Nov-12 to 30-Nov-12
“As
for my personal expectations, I believe I met my goals. I was here as an intern
meaning that there were some requirements
from my school that needed to be met. VIN staff was very aware and
understanding about this, which meant that everything was a success. Requirements from my school were met, -
VIN......
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Maddison Rosenberg, United States, Women Empowerment, 1-Oct-12 to 23-Dec-12
Less than 24 hours after arriving in
Nepal a VIN staff member was sitting with me in a hospital waiting room.I visited the clinic several times over the
next 5 weeks due to extremely poor luck with the local bacteria.The support I received from not only VIN, but
local Nepalis and other volunteers......
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Tom Konert, The Netherlands, Community Health, 1-Oct-12 to 23-Dec-12
My time at VIN was one of the
greatest experiences in my life. As a student of Technical Medicine, my goal
was to achieve some clinical experience next to contributing in the public
health sector. Assisting the doctor in the health post gave me the expected
clinical experience and my time educating children about......
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Monika Bebi, Switzerland, Teaching in Buddhist Monastery, 1-Nov-12 to 12-Dec-12
When I first heard of
volunteering programs where you can teach English at Buddhist monasteries I
thought “Yes, this is what I’m going to do, since I love teaching English and
I’m very interested in learning about Buddhist culture”! But I also somehow in
the back of my mind had this picture of a......
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Alexander Grevsen, Denmark, Buddhist Monastery, 1-Nov-12 to 12-Dec-12
The monastery is amazing! I
will miss the open minded Lamas – ready to share their wisdom, the jolly students
– always up for games, and all the genuine smiles I would get throughout a day.
It’s fascinating to be a part of the monastery’s, and the young monk’s,
everyday life, everything from the......
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Ginette Dubois, Canada, Buddhist Monastery, 12-Nov-12 to 5-Dec-12
I love staying in a monastery with monks. It is an honour to be among people who pray for the world. Monks are kind, caring and strong. I am blessed to have been among them.
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Maya Barlev, United States, Teaching english in Buddhist Monastery, 1-Nov-12 to 28-Nov-12
Before arriving at the
Karma Samten Ling monastery, I had no idea what to expect. I knew that I would
be teaching children English, but did not know how many students I would have,
when I would work or how much the children already knew. I suppose I thought
that children living in a......
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Rachel Johnson, Canada, Teaching english in Buddhist Monastery, 01-Oct-2012 to 23-Nov-2012
When people ask me how my experience
at the monastery has been, I am so overwhelmed with things to say that I become
speechless. I had no idea when I signed up to be a teacher I would spend so
much time learning. It’s impossible to describe what you can achieve in this
program,......
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Stine Vestergaard, Denmark, Risk and Disaster Management, 01-Oct-2012 to 23-Nov-2012
I had a great
time as a intern at VIN. The staff at Vin was very welcomming and I
felt as a part of the group at the office. The work was very relevant
and I learned so much from my time here in Nepal.
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Rafael Pieralini, Brazil, Child Care: Orphanage, 15-Oct-12 to 28-Oct-12
Nepal. What a nice country. Completely different from
everything I know. I confess that this was not my first option, but now I can
tell you that was the best one. Kathmandu is noisy with all the problems you
can expect of a big and poor city. In the other hand, I can......
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Louise Murphy, Ireland, Child Care: Orphanage, 15-Sep-12 to 05-Oct-12
My time spent at Light for
Nepal Children's Home was the most amazing experience of my life to date. I
have endless fond memories of teaching the kids card games, playing cricket on
the terrace, football in the study room, drawing pictures and teaching the kids
to play an Irish tin whistle. The kids......
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Zoe Goddard, United Kingdom, Youth Empowerment, 15-Sep-12 to 28-Sep-12
I volunteered with VIN for 2 weeks to support the youth
empowerment project and it was a fantastic experience. The young people were
very friendly and keen to learn and we had great fun together.
I am really pleased I stayed with a Nepalese family to learn
more a lot the Nepalese culture and......
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Yuni Lee Heathcote, Malaysia, Teaching English, 15-Sep-12 to 28-Sep-12
Nepalese children are every beaming with brightness and full of energies. They have so much to offer but just weren’t given sufficient facilities, tools and resources to cultivate their skills and intelligence. It’s such a waste sadly. Languages, hygiene and grooming, technology knowledge, cultures exposure are just tiny bit of......
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Fiona Procter, Australia, Office Administration, 1-Sep-2012 to 14-Sep-2012
Although my time with VIN was very short, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have been on a career break for the past 7 months and have been travelling and getting involved in volunteer programs in each of the countries I’ve visited. My work with VIN was in all honesty......
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Matthugh Alexander, Australia, Agro Farm, 15-Aug-2012 to 4-Sep-2012
When I first had the idea of volunteering in Nepal I thought that it
would be some sort of magical experience in a little hillside village of Nepal,
giving my time to make much positive change to the community. I have since
learned that cultural immersion and daily work at the farm is......
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Matthew Riddle, United States, Buddhist Monastery / Nunnery, 15-Jul-12 to 12-Aug-12
I had a wonderful experience working with VIN and teaching English at the monastery in Boudha. Before I even came to Nepal I had pretty extensive email contact with Bhupi which really provided a good level of trust and support before arriving. During the induction period there was a really......
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Patrick Dostie, Canada, Environment: Water Project Research - allocation & conflict, 1-May-12 to 21-Jul-12
This organization helps you from A to Z in integrating yourself into a Nepalese lifestyle. Working on the project really makes you understand the context of Nepal. With respect to water management, you can really see how the resource is being managed. The Nepalese I met in the field were......
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Katie Woood, New Zealand, Early Childhood Development Center (ECD), 15-Jan-2012 to 19-Feb-12
During my volunteering I worked with 13 children at an ECD centre. I worked from 10-3, six days a week where I taught the children and teachers many different games and nursery rhymes. I provided the children and centre with some new resources......
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Alexander Co, Adam Miklos, Nadezhda Buhova, Stefan Salow, Tenzin Dolma, Katarzyna Bylow, Ireland, Documentary Making , 4-Jun-11 to 30-Jun-11
We are a research team wanting to study the lives of Tibetan Buddhist nuns in Nepal. We came here to make a documentary about them and the communities they live in. VIN helped us find the nunneries that could participate in our project and contacted them on our behalf. When......
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Álvaro Castrillo Schneiter, Spain, Int'l Journalism Internship, 1-Jan-10 to 2-Jun-2010
Journalistic volunteering in Nepal
When I finished my internship in Kathmandu, Bhupi (Buphendra Ghirmrie, VIN´s director) asked me to write something about my experience. I answered yes, but also said that I would require some time to think it over. Now, eight months later, with ideas better in place,......
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Peggy Law, Hong Kong, Child Care: Orphanage home, 4-Mar-2011 to 27-Mar-2011
My volunteering experience with VIN was truly awesome and unforgettable.
Due to some logistics reasons, I stayed with 2 host families. Both of them were amazing. They made me almost cry on my last day! They both treated me as part of their families, took me out for sightseeing and helped......
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Killian Crowe, Ireland, Summer Volunteer Program, 1-Mar-2011 to 4-April-2011
My time with VIN was an amazing experience. My goal was to experience Nepalese culture and rural life, the real Nepal, so to speak. VIN helped me realise this objective.
I lived with a wonderful host family who made me feel at home. The people of the village are very interested......
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Myriam Sauter, Switzerland , Child Care: Early Childhood Development, 15-Nov-2010 to 4-Feb-2011
Coming for volunteering Nepal is certainly an experience for itself you will not only be forced to face new challenges but also you will discover new aspects of your personality. Volunteering in ECD classes will keep you busy all the day and you will not feel bored. If you get......
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Tabea Witting, Germany, Community Health Education, 15-Jan-2011 to 11-March-2011
What I liked most about VIN is the concept of working with local volunteers. From my first day I got confronted with VIN meetings, that I only grasped parts of as they were all in Nepali. That i quite frustrating, when you are not used to that kind of situation.......
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Aaron Fisher, Australia, Buddhist Monastery, 01 Jan, 2011 to 28 Jan, 2011
At the Monastery I was responsible for teaching several classes and one on one lessons. I taught class three and class four English Studies and class two Social Studies.
As the class four English Studies had completed their book, I was requested to expand the class’s vocabulary and create my own......
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Amy Vaduthalakuzhy, U.S.A., Micro-credit / Teaching, 01 Oct, 2010 to 09 Dec 2010
I volunteered with VIN for almost three months, and what a great three months it has been! From working with the VIN team to enjoying festival time with my host family in the village, from daily crowded micro rides to weekend trips to explore beautiful Nepal, from daily daal bhat......
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Harrison Odgers, Australia, Orphanage , 1st Dec 2010 to 28th Dec 2010
I volunteered at PBCCS orphanage from 1st December 2010 to 27th December 2010. For the first week or so I focused on learning names and building trust between me and the kids. This was much easier than I thought – they are mostly quite outgoing and I felt they were......
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Torlach Maoliosa mac Carthaigh, Ireland, Elderly Care Program, 15th Sep 2010 to 7th Dec 2010
The Sisters of Charity are great, so spiritual. The elderly are awesome, so much fun to work with. I am a lapsed catholic but decided to sometimes get up at 5 am to go to mass at the sisters house at 6 am. They give you a good breakfast after......
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Jana Reed and Alyson Topping, Canada, , 1st Dec 2010 to 7th Dec2010
This is a great opportunity for people wanting a true eco-tourism experience and a change to contribute to a small Nepali community. The local people and host families are very nice and friendly and welcoming!
The nepali school system is in need of a lot of support . You can......
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Aaron Chong, Singapore, Community Health, 1st Dec 2010 to 7th Dec2010
It is only when you are physically here in Nepal do you experience the beauty of Nepal and the hospitality of the nepali people. I stay with a host family in the jitpur community and I was welcomed with music and dancing.
It is a since 10 minute walk to......
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Rebecca Clark, USA, Women's Empowerment Intern, Jul 1, 2010 to Aug 11, 2010
Overall, the six week internship with VIN’s Women Empowerment Program allowed me to apply many of the skills I’ve acquired in academia to actual work in the eveloping world, which I found very rewarding. I was able to receive firsthand
work experience in a developing country, using economic development tools to......
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Alien De Deken, Belgium, Documentary Making, April 1, 2010 to June 4, 2010
Nepal is a country that has always fascinated me. I chose this country for my internship journalism and found a placement with VIN . Because I’m a student journalism, it was also a relevant choice as Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world and politically unstable. But......
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Camden Stephenson, UK, Computer Technology, April 15, 2010 to May 13, 2010
<>My volunteering placement was in Computer Technology. I spent two weeks working in a local youth centre, and two weeks in the VIN office. During this period I was residing with a host family in Tinpiple, a small village in the Jitpur provincial area north of Kathmandu.
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Danielle Cheeseman, AUSTRALIA, Dear Education Volunteer, Jan 1, 2010 to Feb 22, 2010
<>My experience of volunteering at Kavre Deaf School Banepa
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<>Volunteering at Kavre Deaf School Banepa has been the most amazing and rewarding experience. Kavre Deaf School is located in Banepa, about 35km from Kathmandu. There are approximately 40 children at the school. I stayed with a homestay family in the......
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Laura Swanson, USA, Women's Empowerment, Oct 15, 2009 to Feb 26, 2010
<>I worked with VIN for four and a half months on the women’s empowerment program. I chose to work with VIN because I wanted to work with a grassroots organization that had close ties to its constituent community and offered the opportunity to live with a local family.
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James Kirk, UK, Teaching English at Community School, Aug 15, 2009 to Feb 16, 2010
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I recently decided to take a career break and after some serious research I stumbled across the VIN website. Although I’d looked at numerous volunteering opportunities I decided to trust my instincts and run with VIN. I’m pleased to be able to say that from day one both they my......
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Fleuri Domingues Barreto Arruda / Guilherme Luiz Antunes Major / Lucas Andrade Gomes Silveira , , , Jan 15, 2010 to Feb 13, 2010
<>We found VIN through their website and immediately got interested on the monastery program since it seemed a unique experience. The choice of VIN was based upon its outstanding organization and high-quality on-line material. And as soon as we arrived in Kathmandu, our expectations were proved right. We were provided......
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Hanne Jorstad, Norway, Women Empowerment, Sep 15, 2009 to Nov 20, 2009
<>Nepal is a country that has always fascinated me. With some of the highest mountains in the world, green valleys and a rich cultural life, Nepal was a country that I definitely had to see. After having studied development studies it was also a relevant choice as Nepal is one......
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Luke Grossmiller, USA, Agroforestry, Oct 1, 2009 to Dec 22, 2009
<>Volunteering with VIN was a great way for me to feel at home in a new country. VIN is making a noble effort to bring positive change to Nepal and, from my experience I can say that VIN volunteers are appreciated and checked in with regularly by the VIN staff.......
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Kristina Kozlowski, Canada, Women's Empowerment Volunteer, Nov 2, 2009 to Nov 21, 2009
<>My placement at VIN literally changed my life. I know that we have all heard this sentiment over and over again, but truly, the passion and enthusiasm of the members of VIN is inspirational. They maintain a great level of hope which translates into meaningful change. I am committed to......
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Julien Tempone, Australia, Monastery Volunteer, 15th Aug, 2010 to 6th Nov, 2010
<>The first day I arrived in Nepal, I’ll admit I was terrified. I concealed it though, the insanity of Kathmandu traffic, being lost in Thamel and being harassed by hundreds of drug dealers were experiences after all.I had no Idea what the next three months had install for me. I......
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Hiroaki Okumura, Japan, Women's empowerment internship, Sep 1, 2009 to Oct 28, 2009
<>VIN has kindly supported me throughout my placement.I want to thank to all staffs especially, Babita for academic advice and Shyam for language help. VIN is an organisation which possess comprehensive goal which is truly for marginalised locals and that’s what attracts international volunteers the most. I am hoping to come......
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Lynelle Barrett, Holland, Community and Office Administrative, Sep 13, 2009 to Oct 22, 2009
Mero naam Lynelle ho. Tapaai:ko naam ke ho?
<>My name is Lynelle. What’s your name? I have been in Nepal now for three weeks. I came here by myself but I have not been alone. I am living in the Tibet Peace Guest House in Kathmandu, which is functioning as......
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Alastair Westwood, United Kingdom, Buddhist Monastery , 15-Sep-2009 to 1-Nov-2009
To some the idea of working in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal might seem a little like an exotic fairytale. After having discovered that through VIN it was indeed a possibility I instantly signed up for a 6 week placement in Nepal. After arriving it was......
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Iani de Kock, Namibia, Buddhist Nurrery Volunteer, Sep 1, 2009 to Sep 28, 2009
<>My placement with VIN was at the Karma Ghedin Onsa Choekerling nunnery about 40 minutes outside of Kathmandu.I signed up for a 4 weeks stay, which included the training period in which we got orientated about Nepali culture and language.
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Narissa Puran, USA, Health Internship, Aug 1, 2009 to Sep 1, 2009
<>Namaste From Nepal! Mero Naam Narissa Puran ho.
<>For the past month, I have been working in Nepal as a Health intern. During this time I taught a 3 week health education class to students in grade 7-9 at Tarkeshwar Secondary English Boarding School in Jitpur, a marginalized community about......
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Susan Zoë Greenwald, , Computer Techonology Volunteer, July 15, 2009 to Aug 1, 2009
<>From the 15th of July through August 1st , 2009 I volunteered with VIN in Technology Education. My goal was to give students, teachers and VIN staff tools to access knowledge, communicate, and work enhancement tools through Internet based programs. Having five computers to work with (one of which was......
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Jacob Erisman, USA, Volunteer Trekking Program, July 1, 2009 to July 22, 2009
<>VIN is a wonderful organization. Its entire staff works incredibly hard to help the marginalized communities of Nepal and provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience for volunteers. It was hard for me to be so far away form home in a country very different form my own, but the VIN......
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Eunhye Lee, South Korea, Women's Empowerment, June 15, 2009 to June 29, 2009
<>Nepal was the very first South Asian country I've ever been. Though I had a culture shock at first and was a little bit worried if I could survive in the different environment, I truly had meaningful experiences with VIN.
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<>I could see how normal Nepalis live, what their government and......
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James Vincent, UK, Buddhist Monastery Placement, June 1, 2009 to June 28, 2009
<>Coming to Nepal for the first time, I was unsure what to expect of the country. On my first day I was completely bewildered by the crazy roads, the poverty and the new sounds and sights. However, I was soon introduced to the country by VIN’s friendly and helpful staff......
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Marwa Saleh, Lebanon, Community Health Volunteer, July 2009 to
<>The welcoming smiles, teamwork and energy present in VIN and the communities that VIN works with made this trip an unforgettable journey. All the staff are always working to keep you comfortable, and occupied.
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<>Despite not being able to work at the health post as was arranged before arriving to......
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Maartje Wessels, Holland, , to
<> Volunteering with VIN gave me the opportunity to learn about a different culture in a way you cannot when you go backpacking through a country. Because you are in such close contact with the people in the community, or in my case, the monastery, you learn about the cultural differences......
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Maxwell Martin Sykes, Canada, Monastery Volunteer, June 1, 2009 to Aug 9, 2009
<>Working with VIN was a great way to get to know Nepal and find a way that suits you best in order to do some good along the way. The staff are very helpful and attentive, always able to fill needs when they arise. VIN does a great job orientating......
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Suzanne O’Leary, UK, Volunteer at Orphanage Home, 1st June, 2009 to 25th Aug, 2009
<>Volunteering with VIN has been one of the best experiences of my life.Everything from being met at the airport with a marigold necklace, to the induction which included sight-seeing some beautiful sites in Kathmandu, to being placed in the orphanage has been amazing.I have had the chance to volunteer in......
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Erica Ogle, USA, Health Care at Monastery and Health Post, May 1, 2009 to June 14, 2009
<>My experience with VIN has proven to be one of the best experiences I have had. With all of the numerous organizations to choose from, I was unsure at first that VIN would be what I was looking for. However after meeting the first day I knew I was in......
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Shelley Pikes, Canada, Health / Medical Care, May 7, 2009 to May 16, 2009
I spent a week working with VIN in their Health/Medical Care program. I received basic orientation to Nepali culture and language prior to being placed within my host family in the village of Jitpur. They were very hospitable and endearing. I was allowed the opportunity to experience authentic Nepalese......
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Marie-Eve Roussy, , , to
<>I have received a very warm welcome from the 1st day. All members of VIN Team provided me a good support for all of my stay. My host gfamily was very generous; I met extraordinary people overthere. My work with VIN was for short period of time. So I did......
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Katie Villa, UK, Monastery Program, 1st April, 2009 to 30th April, 2009
<>“As a first time volunteer and lone traveller, I was understandably very nervous, but VIN offered me more than enough support and training to ensure I had a fantastic time throughout my stay and make me comfortable about the teaching aspect. The nuns themselves went out of their way to......
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Andrea Schmelcher, Canada, Women’s Empowerment Program Volunteer, January 12, 2009 to Feb 26, 2009
<>My experience couldn’t have been better. I was warmly welcomed when I arrived in Nepal, and VIN continued to support me throughout my time in the country even when I wasn’t volunteering!
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I was motivated to work in the women’s empowerment program, and I was very impressed with the goals......
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Alexander Co, Philippines, Monastery Volunteer, March 1, 2009 to April 4, 2009
<>I volunteered under VIN for one month in the International Buddhist Academy (IBA).VIN’s structure gives it a unique balance between spontaneity and rules, which is simply remarkable. Not only could I travel during the weekends with the other volunteers, I could also hold extra classes/consultation times with the monks during......
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Verity Blackburn, UK, Monastery Summer Program, to
<>My experience with VIN could not have been better. Arriving, I was slightly apprehensive as to the legitimacy of the project but it was 100 percent so, and Bhupi's personal greeting at the airport made me feel instantly taken care of.
Nepal itself is a crazy place for a foreigner......
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Emily Tindall, UK, , July 20, 2008 to Sep 30, 2008
<>I had an incredible experience with VIN in Nepal. I spent the first few weeks in a homestay with my new Nepali family, where I gained an unmatchable insight into Nepali culture, and also a glimpse of some of the everyday problems faced by everyone within the society. Then I......
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Janelle Jones, Chicago, USA, , Sep 18, 2008 to November 3, 2008
<>I had an absolutely amazing experience living and teaching at Osel Ling. The monastery is a beautiful oasis nestled on a mountain, close enough to the city to access it when you want but far enough away to feel secluded. The monks were helpful and kind and welcoming at every......
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Brian O'Beirne, Ireland, , Aug 1, 2008 to Aug 30, 2008
<>My name is Brian O'Beirne, I am a 22 year old student of Law in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Rather impetuously, I decided in July '08 to do some volunteer work and luckily stumbled upon the organisation of “Volunteers Initiative Nepal-VIN”. From the outset the organisation were nothing other than......
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Fallon C, NY, USA, , May 12, 2008 to Aug 11, 2008
<>My experience volunteering in the Monastery with VIN was an invaluable experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. From the logistical perspective, the actual monastery site is truly unique. The small mountain on which the monastery is located overlooks one of the holiest sites in Buddhism,......
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Jessica Levknecht, USA, , July 5, 2008 to July 21, 2008
<>I enjoyed working with VIN because I met many wonderful people and had a wonderful time volunteering. I felt that my contributions were well received and sustainable. Thank you to Bhupi and VIN!!
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Secondary Level Teacher in Washington, DC, USA...
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Diann Grimm, USA, , July 5, 2008 to July 21, 2008
<>VIN was a wonderful learning experience for me. Working with the teachers in the community was enlightening and rewarding. The home stay was an interesting "perk" into the culture of Nepal and the friendly people of this delightful country!
<>Teacher Development Program Volunteer July 5-21, 2008...
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Nicole CuUnjieng, USA/Philippines, , May 30, 2008 to
<>I am immensely grateful to Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) for granting me the opportunity to work with an organization of such rare commitment and optimism, and to do so towards a vision that is noble and potentially transformative for Nepal’s most marginalized communities. My experience in Nepal and with VIN......
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Marc Nester, USA, , to
< align=left>"My experience with VIN was positive in many ways. The VIN staff is comprised of great people who are fun to work with. The projects are also very interesting and inspiring.
My primary work was teaching English to local monks at the Osel Ling Monastery in Kathmandu. It was fascinating......
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Jennifer Vahanian, , Child Care Volunteer, March 15, 2008 to March 22, 2008
<>I participated in VIN’s Volunteer program during my spring break, and I can honestly say that it was the one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It was a perfect way to really experience Nepalese culture, as well as share my culture with them. I loved the family I......
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Romi Buhner, Germany, , to
<>When I arrived in Kathmandu at the crowded airport, Bhupi welcomed me with a big hug and a happy smile. He is a workaholic, admirable in the way he cares about everybody and he is always full of hope. Without him, there would be no VIN. He is the reason......
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Marina Malikova, USA, Volunteering for children, Youth and Women, 6th September to 30th September
<>Volunteering for children, Youth and Women from 6th September to 30th ...
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Ann-Marie Quinn, Canada, , to
<>Volunteering for VIN has been really wonderful. It's been a great way to help other people, and just an amazing experience for me personally. I have gained so many insights about the culture by staying with a family, working with children and teachers at public schools and orphanage center, and......
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Corinne Shipley, United States, Teaching in Community School, 28-Jan-2007 to 28-Mar-2007
Hello,
This was my first overseas volunteering experience and it was unforgettable! The community I worked with is just wonderful and I have fallen in love with the culture of Nepal. I was a bit nervous at first but my fears were instantly erased when I met my host family.Everyone was......
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