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English Teaching in Community School

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4 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Learn how GNH contributes to this goal making Bhutan a Happiest country in world
  • Stay in a local Farm House with a Bhutanese family while enjoying an authentic food and hospitality
  • Learn the Free education system of Bhutan in gov school while Teaching English
  • Explore Tiger Nest, Thimpu, Paro and many sights in free times
  • Live like local in world's first carbon-negative country

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Learn what makes Bhutan the Happiest country in the world while staying in local farm house and being engaged with local schools run by Bhutan Government.


BHUTAN INFO & INTERESTING FACTS
Nestled within the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is often referred to as the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. This evocative name, steeped in mythology and reverence, perfectly captures the spirit of a nation where tradition, nature and mindfulness converge ...

About the program


BHUTAN INFO & INTERESTING FACTS
Nestled within the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is often referred to as the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. This evocative name, steeped in mythology and reverence, perfectly captures the spirit of a nation where tradition, nature and mindfulness converge harmoniously.  here are some interesting facts about this land of Thunder Dragon 
  • Bhutan is the world’s only carbon-neutral country, consuming greater carbon dioxide than it emits.
  • Bhutan was completely cut off from the rest of the world until 1974. In 1974, the country allowed the new king’s coronation to be covered by the media for the first time, 64 years after its discovery.
  • Bhutan has no traffic lights  and  roads are a scary experience, with sharp turns in the hilly areas. They are pathways that herds of animals such as cows and buffaloes use. 
  • Bhutan has declared a ban on the use of plastic.
  • Bhutanese share the same birthday.
  • Remember the time you forgot someone you cared about birthday? Bhutanese, on the other hand, do not face this problem. Bhutanese nationals all officially grow a year elder on New Year’s Day, which is interesting.
  • Bhutan was the last country in the world to introduce television which got its first television in 1990. This Bhutanese statistic will make you wonder, “How did they survive without television for so long?” Bhutan began broadcasting television in 1999. It was illegal till then. The Bhutanese government thought it would taint the country’s Buddhist culture.
  • Archery is the national sport. Bows and arrows play an important role in several Bhutanese myths and stories. Bhutan has an Olympic archery squad as well.
All citizens have access to free education and healthcare.
The government has launched a programme to ensure that everyone has access to general health and educational services. Most people still receive their schooling from monasteries, but the government is making efforts to improve literacy.

Bhutan is the number one happiest country in the world because it has something that no other country has. It has successfully developed and implemented Gross National Happiness (GNH), which was conceptualized in 1972 and officially became part of Bhutan’s constitution in 2008. GNH prioritizes the goal of maximum happiness for its citizens and leads the country in whichever direction it needs to go to achieve this important goal.

BHUTAN TOURISM POLICY
Bhutan’s tourism sector is regarded as one of the most exclusive travel destinations in the world. Bhutan enjoys a reputation for authenticity, remoteness and a well-protected cultural heritage and natural environment.

Today tourism is a vibrant business with a high potential for growth and further development. The Royal Government of Bhutan adheres strongly to a policy of ‘High Value, Low Volume’ tourism which serves the purpose of creating an image of exclusivity and high- yield for Bhutan.

The Vision
The tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability, meaning that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically viable. The Royal Government of Bhutan recognizes that tourism is a world-wide phenomenon and an important means of achieving socioeconomic development particularly for a developing country like Bhutan. It believes that tourism, in affording the opportunity to travel, can help to promote a deeper understanding among people and to strengthen ties of friendship based on a deeper appreciation and respect for different cultures and lifestyles.

Towards achieving this objective, the Royal Government, has adopted a very cautious approach to growth and development of the tourism industry in Bhutan. Its tremendous potential as a truly indigenous industry and the clear comparative advantages Bhutan enjoys, are compelling reasons to promote Bhutan as a high-end tourist destination in a manner which accords with the tenets of Gross National Happiness.

Tourism Levy
A tourist must pay a tourism levy known as the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). The Sustainable Development Fee enables investment in transformative programs that preserve our culture traditions, protect our heritage and environment, upgrade infrastructure, create opportunities for our younger generations and build resilience.

As of 1 September 2023, the effective SDF is USD $100 per person per night for US Dollar paying tourists. In addition, a fifty percent discount on the SDF is granted on the rates applied to children aged between 6 to 12 years .

MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAMME OUR FOUNDATION OFFER IN PARO VALLEY

The first thing (foreigners) talk about Bhutan is the gross national happiness  But todays question is , Does Bhutan stands in the world as a happiest country or it is just an ideology? And what does that mean for people living here? for sure  Its citizens have a variety of answers.

The World Happiness Report, published annually by Oxford University and the United Nations, puts Nordic nations Finland, Sweden and Denmark at the top of its happiness rankings. The list ranks 143 nations and territories around the world – but Bhutan isn’t one of them. 

Even thought it is a country of so called happiness Bhutan might Lacks some things which a volunteer can bring to its peoples and country and they can be supporting the various programmed.

The Programme entitled Teaching in Bhutanese community school takes you to the Bhutan community school where you will work as a English Language Teacher. You will teach from grade 1- Grade 8. The schools are run by local  Government and community mutual effort. This Programme is taken as a very important because Bhutan still lacks the good English Teacher and if you are the one it can help Bhutan education system in general and the local school and children's in particular. 

Volunteers will work with students and Teachers in the day time while stay with farm house which is run by local Bhutanese family in the night . 
Volunteers can work hard to make this project effective by delivering the best teaching to students . as this programmed is in city volunteers can just travel as in normal cloths and packing. The Programme is targeted in Paro Valley which is one of the beautiful city in Bhutan. As per the local weather updates one can pack and prepare. Ff volunteers are interested to expand their Buddhism knowledge and meditations also Bhutan is a great place with opportunity that gives some things in return to volunteers directly or indirectly. Farm house foods and hospitality will make you feel  Bhutan your home away from Home. 

 PLEASE NOTE: SDF Also called Royalty per day USD 100
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is a daily fee paid by travelers to support the development of Bhutan.
The SDF is collected by the national exchequer and the funds are used for various projects that create long-term and sustainable opportunities for the Bhutanese people, such as free healthcare, education and training, tourism and hospitality skills development, infrastructure improvement, environmental protection and conservation, cultural preservation programs and initiatives to support local businesses and the economy. 

Once the Application is received with us volunteers can make the deposit, after you secure your deposit for the programmed we will ask you to transfer the SDF in our Kathmandu based bank account and after the SDF is received we will apply for your Bhutan visa and send you the Bhutan visa a week before your travel begins to Bhutan. You will need to pay USD 100 per day to stay in Bhutan as Government royalty beside any other cost.


Typical day

7 AM Wake up and do the morning meditations , walk around , physicals training 
8 AM Breakfast
9 AM go to the local school 
10 AM  English Language teaching 
1 PM Lunch 
2 PM back to farm house \ Home stay
4-5 PM support farm house works etc. 
6-7 PM free time to explore around 
8 PM Dinner and bed ...

Typical day

7 AM Wake up and do the morning meditations , walk around , physicals training 
8 AM Breakfast
9 AM go to the local school 
10 AM  English Language teaching 
1 PM Lunch 
2 PM back to farm house \ Home stay
4-5 PM support farm house works etc. 
6-7 PM free time to explore around 
8 PM Dinner and bed time 


Free-time activities

As a volunteer you can explore various places in weekend like Paro Taktsang, Punakha Dzong, Thimbu Dzong , Do Chula pass, Punakha , Tiger Nest, Rafting in Paro river, bicycling etc. with extra cost .

Free-time activities

As a volunteer you can explore various places in weekend like Paro Taktsang, Punakha Dzong, Thimbu Dzong , Do Chula pass, Punakha , Tiger Nest, Rafting in Paro river, bicycling etc. with extra cost .


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High School level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 - 15:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Good Karma Foundation Nepal

Program fees include:

  • Three times Food a day ( Breakfast , Lunch and dinner)
  • Farm House accommodations
  • Local assistance
  • Teaching  in community schools 
  • Airport pick up and drop 
  • Local organization service fee
  • Visa
EXCLUDES 
  • Flight to Bhutan and return back 
  • any things not mentioned
  • Insurance
  • SDF / Bhutan Visa cost
Per day USD 100 sustainable development fee SDF is excluded in the programmed cost offered. The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is a daily fee paid by travelers to support the development of Bhutan.
The SDF is collected by the national exchequer and the funds are used for various projects that create long-term and sustainable opportunities for the Bhutanese people, such as free healthcare, education and training, tourism and hospitality skills development, infrastructure improvement, environmental protection and conservation, cultural preservation programs and initiatives to support local businesses and the economy. 

When you make the deposit for the programmed and confirm your placement then you can send the SDF to the Good Karma Foundation team which amount  will be send to Bhutan Government bank  by Good Karma foundation and proceed your Visa and send you the  visa before a week of your Travel to Bhutan.




Airport Pickup at Paro Airport

We pick up from Paro airport and drop there, which is included in the cost.

Accommodation

We offer the single rooms for volunteers included in the offer.

Food & Beverages

Three times Food a day like Breakfast , Lunch and dinner are included in the package.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Bhutan. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Bhutan provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Bhutan you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Bhutan. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Volunteers can start this programme any time of the year as it is available all year around. You can fly to Bhutan Paro international airport from Asian destinations like Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangkok, Hongkong etc. 

In Paro airport you will be pick up and transfer to the project site.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks 3,617€
Average fees 905€/week

Program fees

905€ per week 4 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 4 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Good Karma Foundation Nepal during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Good Karma Foundation Nepal

Excellent 4.8 rating (36 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2016

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Nabraj

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Good karma foundation was founded after the Nepal Earthquake of April 2015, the biggest disaster of our history. The Foundation helps to rebuild and empower locals .

Meet your organization

Good Karma Foundation Nepal

Our background

The April 2015 Nepal earthquake (also known as the Gorkha earthquake) killed 8,962 people in Nepal and injured 21,952 more. It occurred at 11:56 Nepal Standard Time on Saturday 25 April 2015, with a magnitude of 7.8M  .

Just after the deadly earthquake  another humanitarian crisis invaded this  beautiful country Nepal which is known as  The 2015 Nepal blockade, which began on 23 September 2015 and lasted about six months,

Earthquake   pushed the country in hard time and the  the Blockade even made the things worst .  This was an economic and humanitarian crisis that severely affected Nepal and its economy in 2015 .

It was the time when country need to work on construction having enough supply but  after the 2015 Nepal blockade came Nearly all sectors of the economy have taken a severe hit, from tourism to transport to domestic factories to agriculture. Nepal faced a hard time once again in the history .  the series of incident like Earthquake and blockade for the landlocked country made the Nepal weaker  and life of the peoples tougher .

Nabraj Ghimire  also known as Raj came in  a thought to start an organization that he can work to help the needy peoples in his country under the name Good karma Foundation , which officially get registered in Kathmandu Nepal company of register office at 24 April 2016 nearly after a year of the date of Gorkha Earthquake formally .  The organization started welcoming the foreign volunteers to support Nepal  education , construction of school buildings and housing for the under previlaged peoples of Nepal .   Foundation grew quickly as a some of the  leading volunteer  organization in Nepal   offering the  programmes able to the perfect platform for all those to see the world, meet like-minded people and engage in meaningful volunteer work  in life bringing happiness in peoples  life in its country. 

For an example A British Volunteer Sonja from UK in her 70s came Nepal and taught the children's in the mountain village of Nepal which added a brick in the foundation  start up .  she also later publish her book titles  'Siurung Nepal' and is available in amazon for he volunteers to read the volunteer diary who spend in Nepal in post earthquake as a  teaching volunteer .

While the foundation  got registered Raj & his team , worked on construction of the houses to needy peoples , sending volunteers to various part of the country. his contributions to support the local schools in Annapurna region of Lamjung is highly important .

Now Good Karma foundation stands as an organization in Nepal to support the volunteers  and make the high use of them.  we have now programmes from Mountain village Teacher to a medical assistance in city hospitals , Powering the public schools in Kathmandu , Teaching to monks and nuns an English based in Kathmandu, holistic community development , organic agriculture worker , seasonal rice planting and honey hunting festival,  and some trips combined with Teaching and trekking to Everest Base camp or doing farm works and Annapurna base camp trek.  

Good Karma  foundation is also the first organization who recently lunched the Teaching programme in Bhutan . Now this can help the volunteers to travel there for a reason .  volunteers can be a climate ambassador in the Everest Region and work in a vulnerable snow Leopard research trip in Annapurna's . We are covering the whole Himalayan areas of Nepal in our programme as much as possible for the volunteers  to be in a different place and programme as per their choice.

Foundation do have multiple programmes ranges form city to corner of the mountains giving as much as choice to volunteers and so as the price . if you want to spend a long time spending less we have carefully brought the programme like Holistic community development  & Support Organic Agriculture .  We work extremely hard to ensure that our opportunities are affordable for everyone who wants to make a difference. 

Good Karma Foundation is based in Kathmandu Nepal , a professional Team is there to support you from the 1st email inquiry to welcoming you  in Kathmandu airport and entire support while you are in Nepal and until the last farewell in Kathmandu airport before flying back home. in Good karma volunteers come an an stranger and go as a family . we are drive by the saying “Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning “Guest is God”

Now  Good Karma foundation stands as a volunteer world reliable local partner in Nepal welcoming hundreds of volunteers in its various programmes. 

Some important reasons to work with Good Karma Foundation Nepal

FOUNDATIONS  SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Foundation is supporting some needy schools food programme and sponsoring girls education in remote corner of the country in Lamjung District.  we are helping the under privilege children's with stationary ,dress , bags and many more as part of our social responsibility  in our project areas .

RUN BY LOCALS & FOR LOCALS

Good karma foundation is run by fully local Nepalese peoples and while working with  us you will be supporting the Nepal & Neplese.

We work with local communities in the developing world towards long-term sustainable goals. We know there is no better way to travel and make a positive impact on the world then giving time for some one  .

AFFORDABLE & TRANSPARENT FEES

Since we are registered as an non profit organization we are able to keep our fees less for the  volunteers . As keeping the cost of modern Nepal daily expenses  have brought a best offer to our volunteers . our fees goes to local community & host family as well , 

All TIME  SUPPORT

From beginning to end we are there with you in the programem form a first email to pack list , to how to obtain a visa, to local language guides. orientation and some cultural exploration , airport pick up , project area transfer ,  24/7 being in touch and  be there in need either if its just solving your query via phone or helping you in other way .

REPUTED SISTER CONCERN

Good Karma Trekking established in 2010 is the main financial supporter for the foundation  which contribute a 5 percent of the profit to the foundation on social works and social responsibility . you can also rely on this company for a beautiful Himalayan country like Nepal Tibet and Bhutan Trekking and tour experience.

SUPPORT FOR TOUR AND TREKS,

if Volunteers want to do  tour and treks around Nepal , Tibet, Bhutan India , Good karma Trekking Pvt Ltd the sister concern and the main financial contributor for the foundation can support  our volunteers travel packages in reasonable  offer .

COOKING COURSES AND LOCAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

We conduct the local cuisine making classes either its tasty MOMO or a Nepali  Famous Dal Bhat . that you will learn once and use it in your life .  you don't only eat the local foods but also learn how to make it .

HELPING TO EXPLORE THE LOCALITY

Either its just a monastery visit to see the monk debate or visit to some local market of Ashan  or a  free Jamacho Nagarjun hike our team is always there for you to every time show the local things  in weekend of some time when you have free times.

VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION

A rural Nepal with better living conditions.

MISSION OF THE ORGANIATION

Effective use of volunteer with expertise in health and education to improve the social conditions in rural Nepal.

ORGANIZATION lOCATION :  Good Karma Foundation,  Ropeway Sadak ,Banasthali 15, Kathmandu Nepal 

CONTACT PERSON : Mr Nabraj Ghimire & Mrs Akankshya Ghimire 


36 reviews · rating4.8

Federica Mazzilli rating5

2024 at Nunnery and Monastery Supporter

I had the opportunity to volunteer as monastery supporter and it was a really good one. From the first day Nabraj and Akankshya (his wife) made me feel like at home, including me in the family environment which I really loved given the fact that we were about 6/7 volunteers from different cultures ...
Ismaele Bonomi rating5

2024 at Nunnery and Monastery Supporter

Let's start with WOW! As soon as you pass through the monastery doors you enter another world, passing from the chaos of Kathmandu to a surreal dimension where spirituality and Tibetan culture are so dense as to be almost palpable. The nuns are all really nice, always ready to answer any question ...
Raphael Hockemeyer rating5

2024 at Seasonal Rice Planting or Harvesting

Ich heiße Raphael und bin 16 Jahre alt. Meine Zeit als freiwilliger Arbeiter auf einem Reisfeld in der Nähe von Besisahar, Nepal, war eine unvergessliche Erfahrung. Umgeben von den Reisterrassen, habe ich nicht nur die Schönheit der Natur erlebt, sondern auch die Herzlichkeit der Menschen vor ...
Jessica Dawson rating5

2024 at Para-Veterinary Worker

I want to thank everyone there for the amazing experience. Nabraj, his wife and the vets at the clinic. Everyone there is incroyably nice and make you feel welcome during the entire stay. The house is clean and if you are missing something they will always help you. I had a lot of fun there, did ...
One of the best things I've ever done. Nabraj organized everything perfectly. Khasur was a beautiful village with a lot of things to do nearby. The kids at the school are very nice and wants to ...
Federico Lentini rating5

2024 at Nunnery and Monastery Supporter

Participating in this programme was one of the best experiences in my life. Teaching and bonding with the kids was incredible and very fullfilling. I hope to come back and visit them soon! Moreover, you have plenty of free time to enjoy Kathmandu and all it has to offer. Akankshya and Nabraj are ...

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