Volunteer & Internship Program Fees

Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" has an affordable volunteering, internship and/or travel, trekking opportunity that's right for you!

Application / Registration Fee:

  • All Patron Nepal Volunteer Program applications will require an Application Processing Fee in the form of USD$ 200 in addition to the respective quoted Volunteer Program fees. The Application Processing Fee will be non-refundable, but will only be partially refunded in the event of a severe illness or death occurring within the Volunteer Program Candidate's immediate family prior to the commencement of the Volunteer Program start date precludes their participation at that time. The fee will be used to cover the costs of processing the Volunteer Program Candidate's Application and any remaining funds will be considered to be a donation to the Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" Charity.
  • The one-time Application Processing Fee will be valid for a period of five (5) years from the initial date of application and will cover the cost the applicant’s future Volunteer Program application processing costs with respect to their possible future Patron Nepal Volunteer Program placements within the stated five-year period.

1) Volunteer & Internship Program Fees

Duration

Weeks

Program Fees

Teaching

Bhaktapur, Bardibas

Program Fees

Kindergarten

Bhaktapur, Bardibas

 

Program Fees

Farming

Bhaktapur, Bardibas

 

Program Fees

Internship Medical Elective

& Nursing Bhaktapur, Bardibas

Program Fees

Monastery & Nunnery

Bhaktapur, Kathmandu

 1 week USD $380 USD $380 USD $380  N/A N/A

 2 week

USD $465

USD $465

USD $465

 N/A N/A

 3 week

USD $550

USD $550

USD $550

 N/A N/A 
 4 week USD $635 USD $635 USD $635  USD $635 4+ USD $635
 5 week USD $720 USD $720 USD $720  USD $720 There will be USD $95 extra fee 
 6 week USD $805 USD $805 USD $805  USD $805 if multiple projects are chosen
 7 week USD $890 USD $890 USD $890  USD $890 to cover logistic support.
 8 week USD $975 USD $975 USD $975  USD $975  
 9 week USD $1,070 USD $1,070 USD $1,070  USD $1,070  
10 week USD $1,165 USD $1,165 USD $1,165  USD $1,165  
11 week USD $1,260 USD $1,260 USD $1,260  USD $1,260  
12 week USD $1,355 USD $1,355 USD $1,355  USD $1,355  
each add. week USD $95 USD $95 USD $95  USD $95  

 

The above quoted rates for the various Patron Nepal Volunteering/ Internship Programs include the costs of Airport Pick up, the Arrival & Orientation Briefing, Meals & Accommodations/ Host Family Stay, and the costs of Marketing, Administration and Overhead.

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2) Volunteer & Tourism Program Tour Rates

Volunteering

Days

Charity Tourism / Touring

Days

Total

Days

Total Program Fees

USD $

18 12 30 USD $3,000

09

06

15

USD $1,500

04

03

07

USD $750
02 02 04 USD $400
01 01 02 USD $200
additional days (each) USD $ 100

 

The above quoted rates for the various Patron Nepal Volunteering/ Internship Programs include the costs of Airport Pick up, the Arrival & Orientation Briefing, Meals & Accommodations/ Host Family Stay, and the costs of Marketing, Administration and Overhead.

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.


3) Volunteer & Trekking / Hiking Program Tour rates

Volunteering

Days

Charity Trekking / Hiking

Days

Total

Days

Total Program Fees

USD $

18 12 30 USD $3,000

09

06

15

USD $1,500

04

03

07

USD $750
02 02 04 USD $400
01 01 02 USD $200
additional days (each) USD $ 100

 

The above quoted rates for the various Patron Nepal Volunteering/ Internship Programs include the costs of Airport Pick up, the Arrival & Orientation Briefing, Meals & Accommodations/ Host Family Stay, and the costs of Marketing, Administration and Overhead.

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.



Program Booking Fee / Registration:

  • All Patron Nepal Volunteer Program applications will require an Application Processing Fee in the form of USD$ 200 in addition to the respective quoted Volunteer Program fees. The Application Processing Fee will be non-refundable, but will only be partially refunded in the event of a severe illness or death occurring within the Volunteer Program Candidate's immediate family prior to the commencement of the Volunteer Program start date precludes their participation at that time. The fee will be used to cover the costs of processing the Volunteer Program Candidate's Application and any remaining funds will be considered to be a donation to the Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" Charity.
  • The one-time Application Processing Fee will be valid for a period of five (5) years from the initial date of application and will cover the cost the applicant’s future Volunteer Program application processing costs with respect to their possible future Patron Nepal Volunteer Program placements within the stated five-year period.

Participation for the Patron Nepal Program must be:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Have no major health problems & criminal background
  • Able to walk and hike distances up to 4 km daily
  • Have a positive and outgoing personality
Duration of the Program:
  • 1-7 days
  • 1-15 days
  • 1-30 days
  • 1 month to 3 months
  • for longer period please ask us

Nepalese Citizens

Completely Free Volunteering Opportunity for Nepalese citizens who reside in Nepal.

50% off on volunteering Fee for the Nepalese citizens who live abroad (NRN – Non resident Nepalese) and want to volunteer in Nepal with Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" .



Please read the following information carefully before you book your position:

  • The program costs are reviewed in every July to adjust the inflation rates.
  • To book a volunteer / internship placement with us, you should pay an Application Fee USD $200 using PayPal online or bank transfer as stated below. This amount is for processing your application; pre-departure support and ensures your arrival at Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" and is non-refundable periode. (*Partially refundable by illness or death in the family before your program start date) We only accept payment once you are accepted by the program. 
  • You may contact us for customized group Volunteering & Program Fee.
  • If you wish to work for more than one placement, then you are required to pay USD $95 extra to cover our extra logistic work.
  • We start program induction 1st and 15th of each month. It varies from 1 to 3 days or even a week depending on program duration. Induction period is considered part of your volunteering / internship program period. If you wish to come in between for a short period, you will receive a basic orientation before the placement. Please arrive one day prior to the program orientation date.
  • Please read about Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" before you confirm your placement;
  • We mainly accept cash payment. If you wish to pay by PayPal, there will be 5% extra cost to cover PayPal transaction and bank transfer fees. We accept only Nepali Rupees; Swiss, Euros and US Dollar.

The Program Fees Covers:

1) Transportation

  • Airport pick up by Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" staff with Nepali culture
  • Pick up from hotel to Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" office
  • Hotel to project site on the first day with your luggage
  • From the project site to Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" office / Hotel on the last day with your luggage;

 2) 2 Days Program Orientation (Pre Service Training)

  • Presentation on Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" history, development, strategies, success and failure stories
  • Survival Nepali language course; 2 hours each day during the induction
  • Nepali culture; Do’s & Don’ts
  • Presentation on Nepali history, politics, economy, social problems
  • Health & Safety Tips
  • Program related orientation, e.g. teacher training
  • A half day sightseeing of world heritage sites, e.g. Patan Darbur Square/ Pashupatinath / Baudhanath Stupa
  • Stationary & Handouts of the presentations
  • Safe travel, trekking, adventure assistance

 3) Meals & Accommodation

  • Accommodation on same gender sharing basis and lunch at Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" ’s office during the program orientation.
  • Breakfast and dinner during program orientation
  • Meals & Accommodation during placement with a host family / hostel / monastery (depending on your program)
  • The living standard will be of Nepali standard and 2 to 3 meals provided

4) Administrative Cost

  • Staff salaries
  • Office rent & office supplies
  • Regular follow up support
  • Meeting & socialization with volunteers & interns from different countries
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Free wireless internet at our office
  • Communications like internet & phone, letters
  • Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience"  promotional visits
  • Advertisement
  • Administrative charge
  • Local taxes & membership fees
  • Working experience certificate for volunteers

5) Community Project Funding

  • Education & Health for the local poor children’s and local youth empowerment.

(My Child Sponsor Program)

  • Children’s development: children’s education, school building, compound, classroom, toilet construction and material support, teacher training including community development too.

(My Interest Program)

  • Community health: Free medical check-up. Lab, medicine, mobile clinics, school health and toilet construction for each poor families and eye check-up camp, finally well establishment of a community school, health post and a beautiful community village too.

(Mission My Destination Program)

  • Project staff salaries
  • Support for local volunteers

The Program Fee Excludes The Following:

  • Airfare, Visa and Visa extension fee – (check with your embassy or Nepal Immigration for the latest fee structure)- Visa (tourist) fee in USD$ 25 for 15 days, USD$ 40 for 30 days, USD$ 100 for 90 days; per additional day: USD$ 2 up to 5 months–Visa can be obtained upon arrival in Tri-Bhuvan International Airport.
  • Travel and medical insurances, immunization, health expenses
  • Criminal background check
  • Return transfer to airport - Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" staff can help you to drop you off the airport if you need help
  • Transportation during weekends travel
  • Entrance fees to the Cultural World Heritage Sites – USD$ 22.00 max for main cultural sites
  • Personal travel and sightseeing (trekking, jungle safari etc. If you are interested Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" can organize for you with affordable prices)
  • Should you wish to spend more time in Kathmandu pre and post placement period, please remember to budget accordingly!
  • Laundry, internet access, telephone, drinks or other costs accrued during training and placement
  • Stationery during volunteering period if you wish to use much
  • Gifts to project staffs and host family, if you wish to buy any
  • You will also need a weekly budget of up to USD$ 20 to cater for all your other expenses like bottled water.

What additional costs will you have?

We don’t have any hidden additional cost.

Payment:

Please use the following bank account to send money for Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience":

 

Patron Nepal (Beneficiary's name)

Everest Bank Pvt.Ltd. (Beneficiary's financial institution)

Nayabazar, Balaju Branch

Kathmandu, Nepal

 

Bankaccount No. 02000501206647

BIC/Swift Code: EVBLNPKA

 

For those living abroad please see the specified banking detail/bank account number for your contribution.

Amount:
  

Remember: If you wish to pay using PayPal, then you should pay 5.5% extra for PayPal fees and transfer charges and you are required to cover the bank transfer fees, if you transfer to our above bank account.

Paypal Fee Calculator: http://thefeecalculator.com/

 

To convert these prices to your local currency click here.

 

Note: Once you start your placement, if you wish to discontinue in any reason, the programs fee you pay are non-refundable.

 

Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" is solely funded through the Program Fees paid by volunteers like you. Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience" receives no funding from other donor agencies. Independent donations are welcomed and will be applied toward various projects established by Patron Nepal "Sharing Experience". If you are interested in providing a donation, please use our online donation button.

 

Thank you for reading and understanding!