The Mountain Volunteer is a volunteer placement program committed to providing enriching and affordable volunteer experiences in Kathmandu and rural Nepal. Whether you choose to teach English, work with At-risk Children, or enroll in our Medical Internship, The Mountain Volunteer can help you get the most out of your experience. The Mountain Volunteer is a program of The Mountain Fund, which is a registered U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit organization.Below are just a few of our open volunteer opportunities.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to volunteer in a Kathmandu Hospital with English-speaking doctors and get serious, hands-on experience in x-ray, laboratory, dental, eyecare, emergency, pre and post-operative, OB/GYN and the surgical theatre. Make daily rounds with doctors who will engage you in the diagnostic process and treatments. Pre-med students are also welcome to attend and observe a slightly less intensive program. ...Read More
Thousands of children live on the very edge of society in Nepal. Some have only one parent, some are living in the worst imaginable slum areas and many would be left at home alone all day if not for the efforts of the organizations we support. ...Read More
An incredible opportunity to observe all facets of medicine in a Kathmandu Hospital with English-speaking doctors. You will get experience in x-ray, laboratory, dental, eyecare, emergency, pre and post-operative, OB/GYN and the surgical theatre. Make daily rounds with doctors who will engage you in the diagnostic process and treatments. ...Read More
You may think that teaching is difficult and not for you, but it is one of the most rewarding placements we at Mountain Volunteer Nepal can offer and gives daily satisfaction and sense of accomplishment when you see the light of understanding in a student’s eyes. English skills are in great need in Nepal.
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Nepal is a land of infinite stories and spectacular photographic opportunity. During this month long internship you will be tutored by a working professional journalist... ...Read More