Location:

Kathmandu, Nepal; New Delhi, India; Bangkok, Thailand

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Gap Year

Work Types:

Children, Education, Social Services

Duration:

1-3 months, 4-6 months

Program Overview

Program Description:

Travel and volunteer in Nepal, India, and Thailand for 3 months!

Service projects for 2020 include: renovating a school in a Nepalese village and teaching English to children in a village in India. About a third of your time abroad will involve volunteer work.

By living with local families in both urban and rural settings, you will have a unique chance to discover new cultures as well as learn about yourself.

Make lifelong memories and friends by traveling with a small group of like-minded peers.

Visit great cities, including Delhi and Bangkok, and cultural landmarks including the Taj Mahal.

AmeriCorps Education Awards and 529 Education Funds are welcome!

Dates for the next available programs in Asia are: September 14 to December 13, 2020.  Contact us today about joining!

Setting Description:

A few highlights of the Asia program include: Living with local families, helping to build a community center in a remote Indian village, teaching English to Tibetan children, meditating with Buddhist monks, trekking in the Himalayas, a desert camel safari, and visiting the Taj Mahal.

Cost:

10,950 USD. This program fee covers all program expenses during the semester, including: all meals and lodging, all overland travel, and all scheduled program activities. Cost of flights is additional to program fee.

Additional Program Information

Requirements:

Ages 18 to 25 (some flexibility does apply).

Scholarships:

Yes