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I strongly recommend volunteering with IVHQ. It is ethical, an affordable price, and the local support team checked in with me throughout my time volunteering. The guidance given by IVHQ was helpful and all of my questions were thoroughly answered. Orientation day was great and they organized a range of activities, which helps to create connections between the volunteers. They also found me a female guide and arranged for my friend and me to do an overnight trek while volunteering. My words of advice are, go into the experience with the right frame of mind, and you will likely find there is little to complain about. My friend and I loved volunteering and the homestay. We are both 16-year-old girls who worked in a Pokhara child care center in Nepal. This was the first time we traveled on our own and it didn’t feel stressful at all. The teachers were so kind and welcoming and I felt like I made connections with many kids. It made an impact on my life and hopefully, I made a small impact on others’ lives through the connections that were made. This is a great way to immerse yourself in a different culture and learn about the world.

Absolutely amazing experience volunteering with IVHQ in Nepal. We were cared for each step of the way. The local volunteer team and family we stayed with were both amazing. I would recommend IVHQ to anyone looking to volunteer internationally. I am already planning my next trip with IVHQ! Everything was very organized. We had the opportunity to meet with local people and learn about the culture. We felt safe the entire time. I went with my 15 year old daughter and she had a wonderful time. We can't wait for our next trip!

I reached out to IVHQ as I wanted to volunteer in a setting where I could use my professional skill set. With IVHQ I was able to do so and they have been extremely accomodating.
The host family who I lived with were great and the program team at the centre in which I worked were eager to learn and develop their skills, as well as give me the opportunity to learn from them.
Overall, it was a very positive experience and I would gladly volunteer through IVHQ again in the future. The staff provided a great pre departure guide on Nepal, as well as having group induction dates meaning you can meet other volunteers and have some other people to stay connected with despite being on different programs and living with different families. I always felt very well connected in Nepal and this helps with the feeling of safety and eases the culture shock allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the local culture.

I had an amazing experience! It was all well arranged. The guidebook helped me prepare for my volunteer trip. In addition, Scotia assisted me very well during the preparation by responding quickly to my questions via e-mail. Moreover, I liked the regular contact during my time in Nepal. They asked me how I was doing and if I experience any troubles. It was nice to feel that the staff of IVHQ keep an eye on me. Because of that, I didn't feel alone. Actually, I didn't feel alone at all. I've met so many new people from different countries. It was so much fun! With other volunteers I have done activities such as: going on safari, visiting cities, going out for dinner and doing the ABC trek. Besides the volunteers, I've made friends with local people like my host family, the people at my volunteer placement and the staff of my trek. My host family in Nepal was so kind and involved. I've been very lucky to have been able to live with them. It was so nice to live and work with the locals. This made my experience very special! I learned so much during my time in Nepal. My perspective of the world and life changed in a good way. It has given me a broader view. I'm also more aware of enjoying the little things in life and being happy with what you have. It was a fantastic experience to get to know a different culture and way of life.

The only downside I found was that I didn't get a refund for my extra booked nights, which turned out I didn't need. This is good to know for the next time.

Despite this, I can't wait to do this again with IVHQ!

What a wonderful country! I had the most culturally immersive and wonderful time in Nepal volunteering at a women's centre just on the outskirts of Kathmandu where I was instantly welcomed. I went from mid-November to mid-December and I had perfect weather - sunshine every day. Everything was very well organised by IVHQ and there was not one moment where I felt unsafe or unsupported. My host family were very kind and welcomed me with open arms into their home. There are lots of things to do and see on the weekends, and I was able to organise everything while in country. Pokhara is a must!!!

What an amazing experience with IVHQ! I volunteered in Nepal through IVHQ and had the time of my life! I enrolled on the construction and renovation program where I was helping out at a local community school based in Pokhara and I loved it! Nepal is such a beautiful scenic country with such amazing and friendly people. I was quite unsure on which volunteer organisation to go through so at first I chose IVHQ due to its user friendly and colourful website. Once I contacted IVHQ and enrolled myself on my program, they helped me prepare for my time in Nepal - from the step by step guide to help you prepare, regular check ins to see how you are doing, offering discounted flights, travel insurance and activities on free time through their trusted partner agencies and sending you tips/tutorials to make you feel that little more comfortable - all added to making my journey one I’ll never forget. If you are nervous/unsure about volunteering abroad just like I was, just contact IVHQ and they’ll assist in the making of your incredible journey ahead!

I did the women education program near Kathmandu in October. It's a truly fulfilling experience where volunteers get to mingle with the host family, the locals and the students at the learning center. Everything was well organized from IVHQ customer support, staff member on the ground, to local host families. Oct and Nov are probably the best time to visit Nepal because during the dry season, the weather and road condition are much better and predictable if you want to do weekend trips (highly recommend!).

I loved this program with a passion. As a college student in Agriculture I was able to relate so much of my learnings to the practices the locals have been mastering for years. I felt like was personally able to grow myself through this program and I came back with a new outlook on life that I felt no other country or culture has ever left an impression on me before. IVHQ Ensured that my trip and program was smooth and safe. Any and all problems that arose I always had a back to lean on and they made sure I was always prepared from start to finish. They were always prompt with contact. And I made sure I was never alone in my adventures in Nepal!