Pokhara, Nepal

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Volunteer in Pokhara

With the snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna mountain range as a backdrop, life in Pokhara inspires awe.

Participants at our Pokhara community hub contribute to a range of community development projects including teaching, construction, women’s empowerment, public health and early childhood development. Downtime calls for trekking to mountains and lakes, and connecting with Nepali culture.

Positive<br/>impact

Positive
impact

Build a better world by contributing to vital, locally-led project work that strives for a more just and equitable future.
Ethical<br/>work

Ethical
work

In line with the UN’s SDGs, we are committed to ethical and sustainable engagement with our local partners and communities.
Beautiful<br/>community

Beautiful
community

Learn from the world’s most unique and significant cultures, in breathtaking remote locations.

Pokhara volunteer projects

Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for community development programs abroad. Up to gbp 5000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Dec.

Included in your program, at no extra cost

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Cook Nepali and Tibetan dumplings family-style
Cook Nepali and Tibetan dumplings family-style
Share customs and cuisine in a Tibetan community
Share customs and cuisine in a Tibetan community
Join a Monk chanting session
Join a Monk chanting session
Watch the sunrise at Sarangot viewpoint
Watch the sunrise at Sarangot viewpoint
Boat on Phewa Lake and learn local folklore
Boat on Phewa Lake and learn local folklore
Watch a movie in a natural amphitheatre
Watch a movie in a natural amphitheatre
Learn Buddhist principles at the World Peace Pagoda
Learn Buddhist principles at the World Peace Pagoda
Visit the International Mountain Museum
Visit the International Mountain Museum