ASOCIACION BUILDING BRIDGES
VIN
KATHMANDU, Nepal
⭐️ Activity Title
"STARRY" HumAid Volunteering in Nepal (Individual Volunteering)
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
Volunteers will carry out activities at the NaraTika Community Learning Center, a project by Volunteers Initiative Nepal (ViN), in Okhaldhunga.
Following the recent devastating floods in Nepal, volunteers will initially support ViN's relief and community recovery efforts, assisting affected and vulnerable communities according to local needs. As the situation stabilises, the focus will progressively shift towards ViN's long-term community empowerment activities (Child Protection & Development and Gender Equality - Women's Empowerment).
Because this is a post-disaster context, activities may be adapted over the course of the project to respond to the evolving priorities of the local communities, and volunteers should be prepared for flexibility in their daily tasks.
Activities will focus on children and women, life-skills and creative activities, educational support, women’s empowerment, digital literacy, basic English, community awareness and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will stay at NaraTika Community Learning Center in Okhaldhunga.
The living facilities are simple and basic. The center has shared toilets and showers with hot and cold water, kitchen, dining and living areas. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. Volunteers will sleep on simple bunk beds in shared rooms. Three meals per day, mainly based on Nepali cuisine, and safe filtered drinking water are provided. The working site is within walking distance. Internet can be limited and occasional power cuts may occur.
Pocket money is 500 EUR per month.
Training during the activity
Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) offers a 3- to 5-day orientation program to help volunteers integrate into Nepalese culture and prepare for their projects. The training covers cultural and health guidance, basic Nepali language, administrative tasks, an overview of social media use; VIN’s mission, activities, and target communities; project-specific training, such as early childhood development or infrastructure projects. Volunteers also receive T-shirts, participate in a group photoshoot, and complete the induction evaluation form.
Participant profile
We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals who are passionate about education, community development, women's empowerment, youth leadership, and sustainability.
Volunteers should be open-minded, culturally sensitive and willing to work closely with local people.
Due to the recent floods, participants should be prepared to support affected communities and contribute to relief and recovery activities according to local needs. Empathy, flexibility, teamwork and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances are especially important.
Volunteers will also work with women and children through community-based activities focusing on child development, life skills, education, women’s empowerment, digital literacy and basic English. Previous experience in humanitarian aid, education, social work, community development or working with women and children is an advantage, but not required. Motivation and willingness to learn and contribute are what matter most.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/10/2026 to 01/04/2027
Activity location
SAIBABAMARGA BALAJU 16, KATHMANDU, Nepal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Disaster prevention and recovery
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2024-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101191949
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54111_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
