NGO Support Placement
Volunteer with the team in our NGO office in Kathmandu, Nepal. We work to empower displaced, trafficked and vulnerable children and their families in Nepal through projects which promote the preservation of the family unit, education and community development.

As a volunteer, you will provide assistance to our small but dedicated Nepali and International team. We’re looking for volunteers willing to share their own skills and background to help local staff, youth and children. There is a strong emphasis on education both academic and holistic therefore volunteers help with studies, workshops and extra-curricular activities including arts, music, sports and other creative outlets!  A huge support to the running of Umbrella, you are welcome to get as involved as you can!
Why not take this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Nepali culture, learn about the challenges and goals of development, make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children, and have a personally enriching and life-changing experience?


Role and Routine
Join one of our three month volunteering programmes where you will be based in the Umbrella community in Kathmandu, Nepal. As a volunteer, your role will be to provide assistance to our small but dedicated Nepali and International team while also organising extra-curricular activities and outings for the children and youth. Be prepared to muck in! There are plenty of things to get involved in but your duties may include some of the following:

We’re aware that applicants come from a variety of backgrounds and, knowingly or not, have much to offer staff, youth and children. Therefore, we welcome people with specific skill-sets to conduct training workshops and ongoing mentoring in their field of expertise whether its english language, computer skills, budgeting, child protection, report-writing, health, social work, HR etc. By transferring your knowledge, it helps long-term capacity-building on a local level and is a great way to make a long-lasting contribution!

Learning Opportunities
It is very important to us that volunteers gain an understanding of Umbrella’s background and projects, the context of development in Nepal and become aware of the need for responsible volunteering practices. This will not only enrich your experience but will ensure your contribution is ethical and worthwhile. Therefore, learning opportunities are facilitated before, during and after a volunteer’s placement. In preparation for their stay, detailed information packs are sent to volunteers and, on arrival, they receive a comprehensive induction on the work of The Umbrella Foundation as well as the culture, customs and language of Nepal.

Throughout their placements, volunteers are encouraged to visit Umbrella’s rural projects where they can see our great reintegration work with our children’s communities of origin and gain an understanding of their diverse backgrounds and cultures. You will also be invited to visit other organisations, attend presentations and take part in trainings to get a broader perspective of development in Nepal.