POKHARA | FFN-21 | 2026-02-01 - 2026-02-10 | ELDE | Age: 18 - 28

Pokhara is located 200 kilometers (120 miles) west of Kathmandu, along the shores of Phewa Lake, at an elevation of 822 meters. It is the largest metropolitan city in Nepal by area and the headquarters of Kaski District.The Radha Krishna Elders Home is situated 25 kilometers before Pokhara city center, and volunteers are warmly welcomed to contribute to the well-being of elderly residents. Various physical and manual tasks need to be completed.

Work: -Construction and renovation work-Cleaning and maintaining the elders home-Preparing and cooking food-Cultural exchange activities-Additional tasks as required

Accomodation and food: -Volunteers will stay in simple accommodations with local host families.-They will receive three traditional Nepalese meals per day, primarily consisting of Dal Bhat (lentils soup and rice) and Tarkari (vegetables).-Volunteers will take turns cooking and assisting with household chores.-Cold water showers are available.

Location: GOGANGAUNDA

Location and Leisure: For those interested in exploring Nepal before or after the project, FFN can assist in finding reliable travel companies upon request. However, participation in additional travel is entirely optional.

Airport: KTM

Train/Bus station: Tribhuwan International airport in kathmandu.

Requirements: Volunteers should bring the following essential items:-Clothing: Seasonal clothes, work clothes, raincoats (for summer), and warm layers for winter.-Gear: Sleeping bags, sturdy work shoes, gloves.-Personal Items: Musical instruments, games, recipes, and pictures of your home country.-Educational Supplies: Pencils, pens, books, notebooks, and textbooks for local children (these can also be purchased in Kathmandu).-Attitude: A positive mindset, respect for local culture, and an open mind.

-Volunteers will be picked up from Tribhuvan International Airport upon arrival, provided that they have shared their travel details in advance.-Those arriving independently can travel directly to the Hotel Hanna in Thamel .-All volunteers will travel together with camp leaders. Therefore, it is recommended to arrive in Kathmandu at least one day before the project starts.-If a volunteer arrives late, they will be responsible for arranging their own travel to the project site. FFN staff will assist in finding the right transportation.

Language: eng,eng

Extra Fee: 275 EUR

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