Volunteer Program Office — Nepal
RCDP Nepal
Kathmandu Municipality
PO Box 8957, Ward no-14
Kathmandu
Nepal
Phone: 977 1 278305
Fax: 977 1 282994
Email: rcdpn@mail.com.np
Contact: Pradip Adhikari, VIP Outbound
Web site: : http://www.rcdpnepal.org
RCDP-Nepal is an associate member of Federation EIL, the worldwide network of the Experiment in International Living and as such is a partner with Experiment Representations around the world. Federation EIL holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as a non-governmental organization in Category II, and with The Council of Europe. The United Nation's Secretary General has recognized Federation EIL as a Peace Messenger organization.
As a member of the USA-based International Volunteer Program Association, RCDP adheres to the IVPA's guidelines in order to maintain the quality of its programs and assure the safety of its International Volunteers.
Mission and Vision
The mission of RCDP-Nepal is to encourage and invite international volunteers to contribute in the community development, and nature conservation activities of the Nepalese people. Through work camps and village-based programs, international volunteers promote mutual friendship and solidarity in addition to enriching their own experiences and making meaningful contribution to Nepalese Communities
RCDP-Nepal works with many international organizations to promote volunteering, cross-cultural experience, and community development. The largest volunteer operation in Nepal, RCDP receives more than 300 volunteers each year.
Other Service Programs Offered by RCDP-Nepal
Internship Program – In collaboration with local partners, RCDP can offer internship in almost any topic related to Nepal. Areas of internship may include Sustainable Agriculture, Conservation, English Teaching, Health, Culture & Religion, Traditional Nepali Arts, Natural Medicine and Ethno botany, Women's Studies, Development Studies, Buddhism, and Handicrafts. Interns engage in the daily activities of the project and, in most cases, develop a report on an area of particular interest. Generally, the director of the project serves as the supervisor for the intern.
International Work Camp Programs - For two weeks volunteers work 20-30 hours per week either physically or technically depending upon the nature of the work. In many programs local villagers will work alongside international volunteers. Approximately 5-15 international volunteers from different countries will work and stay together. This program is ideal for college and university students but is open to anyone with an adventurous soul. There are nine work camps available for 2004.
