GARDENING VOLUNTEERS

CODE: VINLMTV09 - F

Work:

- Maintain and grow the garden to ensure it meets specific requirements andexpectations.- Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weedcontrol and leaf raking.- Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants.- Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litterfromthe garden and grounds.- Provide guidance to management on matters related to the garden.- Ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors by adhering to safety and healthregulations.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living conditions at the host family/ hostel are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area but have separate sleeping rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag. The food will be provided in Nepali standard i.e. dal Bhat (rice, lentil soup, vegetables, pickle, eggs)

Location and leisure

Okhaldhunga district, which is 250 km from Kathmandu. It takes 8-9 hrs travel by busa hilly and mountainous region surrounded by woods and fields. If you arrive early or wish to stay in Nepal after your volunteer period, VIN offers weekend travel tours to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, and Nagarkot at reasonable prices

Project hosted by

The NaraTika Community Learning Centre (www.ntclc.org) is a multifunctional buildingdesigned to be used as a learning, research and innovation for the marginalizedcommunities residing in OKhaldhunga, the Everest region. This center is targeted tosupport and up lift the life standard of the people of that area. It provides a range ofservices over three floors but it also has an outdoor space for children and visitors alike. Weneed volunteerswho can help us maintain the plants and the gardenwhich includes plantingshrubs, trees and flowers but also a vegetable garden. Yourresponsibility of a Gardener is tomaintain the beauty of plants, outdoor grounds, and trees in a garden. You will perform arange of general maintenance tasks including designing, producing, renewing andpreserving outside spaces.

Directions to meeting point

VIN staff will pick each volunteer from the airport. The volunteers are requested to send their flight details to VIN on time so that we can send our staff with your name card and VIN s Logo

Additional comments

Fee for four weeks volunteering is 550 Euro, then 85 Euro for each extra week. Placements out of Kathmandu Valley cost extra depending on travel distance.