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 […]
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 […]
Maxwell Martin Sykes
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 […]
Suzanne O’Leary
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 […]
Erica Ogle
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 […]
Shelley Pikes
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 family was […]
Marie-Eve Roussy
“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 […]
Katie Villa
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 […]
Andrea Schmelcher
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 […]
Alexander Co
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 […]
Verity Blackburn
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 […]
Emily Tindall
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 […]
Janelle Jones
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 […]
Brian Beirne
My experience volunteering in the Buddhist Monastery with VIN was an invaluable experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. From the logistical perspective, the actual monastery […]
Fallon
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 […]
Jessica Levknecht
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 […]
Diann Grimm
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 […]
Nicole CuUnjieng
“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 […]
Marc Nester
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 […]
Jennifer Vahanian
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 […]