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Ama Foundation
Berkeley, CA, United States
Volunteer Abroad Positions Available
Volunteer
Volunteers are invited to stay with us for a length of time from a few days to 2 months. Accommodations are provided in our guest apartments at a cost of $15 a day, which includes room and board. Volunteers are responsible for their transportation costs to and from Nepal, as well as within the country. Meals are taken at Ama Ghar with the children, mostly home grown vegetarian food. Volunteers tutor the children after school in English, computer science, social studies and math; they also participate in sports and art projects, home repairs and special outings. Volunteers are invited to create their own special projects and outings, with the approval of the Ama Ghar staff.
Cost for Volunteers
Average cost per day (USD): $15.00
Volunteers who visit Ama Ghar in Nepal are required to at least cover the minimum costs of their stay. USD 15.00 a day covers all meals and lodging at an apartment within walking distance of Ama Ghar. Transport to and from Ama Ghar, for any day or overnight outings would be out of pocket.
Ama Foundation also needs volunteers to help develop our operational efficiency and fundraising capacity. We are based in Berkeley, CA USA but have supporters all over the world. Any interested volunteers will skills realted to funraising, marketing, nonprofit finances and taxes or other areas are welcome to contact info@ama-foundation.org for more information.
Volunteer Placement Logistics
All volunteer stays are coordinated by Bonnie Ellison, our Country Director in Nepal, so requests for volunteers stays should be directed to her at blenepal@aol.com
Volunteer Skills Needed
Ama Foundation welcomes all ages and skill levels to visit Ama Ghar in Nepal. However, it is important the visitor brings with them an openness to share with the children something of his or her culture, talents, or resources. Many teach music, dance, toutor this children in math, science, english or other disciplines.
We ask that visitors be flexible to the children's schedule and the rhythms of the Ama Ghar household. Please view Ama Foundation's "Volunteer Criteria" Document posted on this site.
The children speak Nepali and English, so proficiency in either is sufficient.