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Organic Agriculture Supporter

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2 - 20 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer with the aim of making the world a better place to live
  • Help the local community by working as a catalyst between donor agencies, charities as well as local target groups
  • Live together with local host farmer families, learn agricultural practices carried out by them since ages, and take part in agricultural work
  • Get insights into the Nepali life that are not granted to regular tourists
  • Expand your trip and partake in adventurous activities like paragliding, bungy jumping or mountain flight

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Agricultural volunteer program will give you an opportunity to live together with a local host farmer family, learn about agricultural practices

About Us

The Third Eye Foundation Nepal is a social, non profit, charitable Organization with the aim of making the world a better place to live. Our major two goals are helping the local community by working as a catalyst between Donor agencies, Charities etc and local targeted groups and on the ...

About the program

About Us

The Third Eye Foundation Nepal is a social, non profit, charitable Organization with the aim of making the world a better place to live. Our major two goals are helping the local community by working as a catalyst between Donor agencies, Charities etc and local targeted groups and on the other hand providing volunteer opportunities to local and International volunteers who are seeking volunteering position in Nepal.        

Agriculture in Nepal

Nepalis major economic sector is agriculture. More than 80% of the population in Nepal are depended on agriculture. Nepal is a country of geographical diversity. Diverse types of crops and vegetables are grown here in different seasons ranging from lower land called Terai (60m) to High Himalayan region. Agriculture in Nepal is still done traditionally and it is just enough for survival.
Agricultural work in Nepal is taken as celebration and cultural practice. The cultural aspect of Nepali agriculture is so unique. Nepal celebrates different agriculture related festivals like ropai jatra (paddy plantation ceremony), Daai festival ( the paddy harvest ceremony). The nature worship and agricultural worship are part of animism which is still among farmers.

About the Program

Agricultural volunteer program will give you an opportunity to live together with local host farmer families, learning agricultural practices carried out by them since ages, and taking part in agricultural work. This program will let you experience the local life in Nepal.The research orientated and culture orientated volunteers can take part in this program. If you are born in a city and have no experience of the agricultural life, you will learn a lot and may be you will wonder what life means to these people. The rural parts of Nepal still gives you the opportunity to experience medieval time. When you live in a farm house, you will get the chance to milk animals in the traditional way, eat tree ripened fruits and much more.
Learn different native techniques from this agricultural volunteer program. For example learn to make Gundruk ( the dried fermented leafy vegetable product), wave gundri (mat from straw),  make blankets from wool, churn the curd to produce ghee etc. Learn the ideas and techniques from local Nepali people so when you go back to your country you can grow plants in Nepali way. In this program you will get chance to learn about different medicinal plants and there use. Ploughing the field  and using oxen can be matter of fun for you. These small experiences will transform your life and make you more wise. Be a local everywhere to know.

Typical day

A Typical day starts with tea in the morning. Some free time in morning and seasonal work. After Lunch at 10 AM the field work starts (roughly 4 hours) including typical tasks like: 

  • Gardening
  • Planting
  • Harvesting (etc based on the season). 
The evenings are free for recreation. Dinner will be prepared ...

Typical day

A Typical day starts with tea in the morning. Some free time in morning and seasonal work. After Lunch at 10 AM the field work starts (roughly 4 hours) including typical tasks like: 

  • Gardening
  • Planting
  • Harvesting (etc based on the season). 
The evenings are free for recreation. Dinner will be prepared around 7 PM

Free-time activities

Beofre or after the program one can trek and choose one day long to several days. The everest Base camp, annapurna base camp and annapurna circuit are famous and most choosen treks that takes about two weeks. The most popular and one week long easy trek is "Ghorepani Trekking".
Besides that Pokhara, ...

Free-time activities

Beofre or after the program one can trek and choose one day long to several days. The everest Base camp, annapurna base camp and annapurna circuit are famous and most choosen treks that takes about two weeks. The most popular and one week long easy trek is "Ghorepani Trekking".
Besides that Pokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan are places of attractions.
People interested in more adventure can do paragliding, bungy, mountain flight etc.

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)

Required Documents

Letter of Motivation and CV

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

Very practical Able to handle and enjoy every situations. Can speak basic english Remains happy and optimistic

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Third Eye Foundation

Pre- departure Information: Information on booking flight ticket, getting visa, Airport procedure, what to bring etc.
Land Transportation: Airport Pickup, airport transfer, transportation during Kathmandu sightseeing program, transportation to project site.
Accommodation and meals

Airport Pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport

Pick up from Kathmandu airport and drive to downtown (Thamel) for 5 KM. After two nights stay in Kathmandu, drive to mountain village in annapurna for 5 hours (200Km) for project.

Accommodation

The home stay accommodation will be conform basic tourist  standards like a clean bath, and a clean bed room etc.

Food & Beverages

Food includes organic food. The food is Nepali meals mostly vegetables, fruits, rice, lentils, curry and soups.
Meals will be prepared three times a day

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. We assist you to find cheap flights to Nepal. 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 Nepal provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

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

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 298€
3 weeks 380€
4 weeks 464€
5 weeks 546€
7 weeks 712€
9 weeks 876€
20 weeks (max. stay) 1,787€
Average fees 119€/week

Program fees

119€ per week 2 - 20 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

2 - 20 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 Third Eye Foundation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Third Eye Foundation

Brilliant 4.7 rating (31 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2012

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Bijaya

Spoken languages: English

About the project

This program enriches your life experience by being a local like in nepal experiencing homestay, cultural exchange and other agriculture activities.

Meet your organization

Nepal is one of the most beautiful, culturally rich and welcoming countries in the world. It is home to Mount Everest, the birthplace of Buddha, and an astonishingly beautiful and diverse landscape, ranging from the well-known peaks of the Himalaya to the low-lying regions of the Terai. The Nepali people are as diverse at the geography, with over 70 languages or dialects and scores of traditional festivals celebrated throughout the year.

Volunteering in Nepal can be an extremely rewarding and life-changing experience. Your efforts can bring great changes in the lives of individual people and the wider community. This cannot be said enough. In the difficult times that Nepal is now facing, your contribution of time or resources is extremely valuable.

However, Nepal is also one of the most under-developed countries in the world, with low rates of literacy, high rates of poverty and a persistent gender imbalance. The government is frequently unable to provide adequate education and health facilities throughout the country and both urban and rural areas are forced to live without necessary resources to promote growth and development of their communities.

31 reviews · rating4.7

Ina Haupt rating5

2024 at Organic Agriculture Supporter

Ich hatte eine wunderbare Zeit in Nepal. Sie war sehr vielfältig, da ich viele Pflanzen kennengelernt habe aber auch wie man sie anbaut und zubereitet . Mein Erfahrungen in den Bergen auf den Reisfeldern werde ich für immer als eine bereichernde und einzigartige Zeit in Erinnerung behalten. Bijaya ...
The program was organized efficiently, with friendly fellow participants and kind local coordinator, BJ. Overall it was a great experience of volunteering and learning about the local culture of ...
Christelle Hennebicque rating5

2022 at Organic Agriculture Supporter

Hospitality was excellent. Furniture and fixtures were great. Room was spacious. Many activities around. The food was excellent. Negative point : No wifi in the rooms. ..
Tom Valla rating5

2022 at Organic Agriculture Supporter

Google Translator: Very good experience at the Third Eye Foundation, nice host and great human experience between farm and school work and guided tour, I highly recommend. -------------------------------------------------------Original Review: Expérience incroyable. Très bonne expérience au ...
Suyue Hua rating5

2022 at Organic Agriculture Supporter

Staying with the kindest local family enables me to embrace every aspect of Nepal's culture and lifestyle. The host as a Phd candidate and a father of two lovely daughters, is very intelligent, humorous and communicative. He plans a lot for me including hiking, teaching at local schools and ...
Ludovic Charlier rating4.8

2022 at Organic Agriculture Supporter

During this experience, you will have the chance to meet great people. You will be involved in the life of a Nepali Family. You will learn a lot about Nepali culture and you will support the organic agriculture. You will also have a lot of free time that allow you to explore Nepal. I definitly ...

Location

Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal > Kathmandu

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