SIGN and SMILE- DEAF CHILDREN S SUPPORT PROJECT | VINWC26-08 | 2026-05-12 - 2026-05-24 | KIDS,EDU,CULT | Age: 18 - 60

Teaching and Supporting Deaf Children in NepalDeaf children deserve equal opportunities to learn, express themselves, and grow with confidence. The Sign and Smile i Deaf Children Support Project invites international volunteers to take part in a meaningful learning and cultural exchange experience while supporting deaf children in rural Nepal.By joining this workcamp, you will help create a child-friendly learning environment, support teachers, and engage in fun, educational, and developmental activities with deaf students.Why the Sign and Smile Project MattersShree Navajyoti Deaf Secondary School, located in Kamalamai Municipality-6, Jasedamar, Sindhuli, is a special school for deaf children. Since its establishment in 2006, it has been offering essential education to students from different districts of the country. The school currently has 205 students from Nursery to Grade 12 and is supported by around 20 dedicated teachers and staff. Because many students come from distant districts, the school also provides hostel facilities to ensure they have a safe place to stay while studying.Volunteers play an important role in strengthening the school s mission. They can support classroom learning, assist teachers in daily activities, and help create a more engaging and inclusive school environment for deaf children.

Work: What You Will Do1. Engage in Fun, Educational, and Creative Learning-You will conduct interactive sessions and activities that support the holistic development of deaf children. Activities may include:-Sharing stories through visual and expressive methods-Creative drawing and writing-Personal health and hygiene awareness sessions-Teaching basic English and Mathematics-Organizing sports, games, art, and fun group activities2. Support Teachers in a Dynamic School Setting-Assist teachers in classrooms from Nursery to Grade 12, depending on your interest and comfort. Support includes:-Helping manage classroom activities-Assisting with lessons and group work-Using visual communication and sign language-Learning and practicing Nepali/English Sign Language through daily interaction3. Improve the School Environment-Help create a more inclusive and friendly learning space through:-Painting and decorating classrooms-Cleaning and beautifying the school compound

Accomodation and food: The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag.

Location: KATHMANDU

Location and Leisure: -The project takes place in the Sindhuli District of Bagmati Province. -1.8 km east of Sindhuli Madi Bazar. Approximately 134 km southeast of Kathmandu-Situated in a peaceful rural setting with traditional Nepali landscapes

Airport: KTM

Train/Bus station: Tribhuvan International Airport

Requirements: - Basic English should be spoken among the participants - Physically sound as per the project requirements.

A VIN staff member will pick up volunteers from the airport. Please send your flight details in advance so we can provide a name card with the VIN logo. If you d like to explore earlier, you can take a pre-paid taxi or VIN can assist you. You can arrive at the VIN office on your first day.

Language: eng,eng

Extra Fee: 100 EUR

The fee for the Workcamp is 270 Euros (100 Euros for transportation), payable upon arrival at the VIN Office.