Art and Craft Volunteer Project aims to provide meaningful active self-learning and self-expression for children to be able to realize their own potential. Teaching and learning process in Nepal is very traditional. A great deal of importance is given towards academic learning and securing better marks. However, there is little or no significance of creative expression like art and craft. From as early as nine in the morning children go to school and study. They get a thirty minutes break for lunch and continue with their classes till four in the evening. They go home, and are expected to do homework and study until bed time. The same cycle is repeated every day. Moreover, children have to face abundant of competition when it comes to their academics. Every single one is expected to be better than the other by his/her parents and teachers. The trend to compare children on the basis of marks secured is very common in Nepal. Therefore, the process of learning become very monotonous for children which in turn destroys their imaginations and expressions.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE?

During your placement, you will be placed in one of the VIN’s program locations. You will be taking art and craft classes in one of the community schools with children of diver age-group. You will be conducting recreational sessions like drawing, painting, origami and other extra-curricular activities. You can also take time to conduct mindfulness sessions for children. As an art and craft volunteer, you will enable them to understand their own potential or imagination and express them through art. You will also be conducting confidence building activities and motivating children.

HOW WOULD A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

WHO CAN APPLY?

Are you a good artist? Do you like craft? If you think that you can help the children diversify their creativity and imagination through art and craft, you are most welcome to join our art and craft volunteering project!

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

English & Career Development Volunteer aims to teach English language and career development skills to the youth of 16 to 30 years in rural communities of Nepal. Most of the youths in marginalized communities of Nepal are not very familiar with the proper use of English language. The classroom teaching style in rural Nepal does not facilitate a full fledge learning. Additionally, the community schools in such societies rarely have a competent tutor. Therefore, having no exposure and other means of developing oneself, students seems to lack proficiency in English language.  Students are unaware about the present career trends. Many times their interest and field of study do not match. They are also not fully developed to fight and stand out in the job market after graduation.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE?

During your placement, you will be placed in one of the VIN host program locations. You will be working with various youth groups in the community teaching them basic English. You will conduct career development workshops and trainings. As an English & Career Development Volunteer, you can also teach them basic computer skills. You will orient them on issues such as CV/resume writing, facing job interviews, communication skills, presentation skills, leadership, team work and other basic life skills. If you possess any specific skill sets, you may share that as well.

HOW WOULD A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

WHO CAN APPLY?

Are you an excellent communicator and facilitator? If you wish to work towards strengthening the personality and exposure of youths in Nepal, you are welcome to join VIN’s English & Career Development Volunteer project. You should be comfortable giving workshops and indulging in mass communication. You should have a good command over English language. You should be aware about the current career trends in Nepal and around the world.

PROJECT AT A GLANCE