Environmental Conservation or Eco-Work
Nepal’s forest cover has been dwindling at an alarming rate as demand for firewood continues unabated in Nepal. The growing human settlement in forested land and industrialization has also intensified the problems. Many local non-government and international organizations have been raising awareness against the issue. The effect of this campaign can be seen with community forest and local initiative to halt the march of deforestation.
Realizing the need of nature conservation, RCDP-Nepal has started a village nursery in a small rural village (Chitwan) where volunteers prepare seedlings of different plant species and distribute free to local villagers and schools. There are frequent nature preservation awareness and cleaning campaigns also. While working in the project, volunteers can learn a great deal about nature, conservation efforts, work in nursery and awareness drives.
Your Activities as a Volunteer:
Work in the nursery includes seeds collection, sowing, mulching, and watering, trimming, weeding, and related works. The nursery produces seedlings that are later distributed for free to local schools, communities, and villagers for planting in community fields. The RCDP coordinator will guide you during the project period. Volunteers’ efforts and contributions can create a positive impact on nature and promote environmental conservation.
Project Skills Required:
For this project volunteer may need physical efforts, so you should be in good health. Prior conservation experience is not comp
ulsory. We just ask our volunteers to be flexible, enthusiastic, be patient and an open mind.
Project Location:
Located in plain belt of the country, Chitwan is one of the most known tourist hubs in Nepal. Chitwan National Park, where Royal Bengal Tigers prowl looking for deer, antelopes and many other fascinating creatures, are very close to your project location. Riding on the back of the elephant is a favorite way for game viewing. Chitwan is about 4 hours drive from Kathmandu.
Arrangement of room/food/supervision
RCDP-Nepal manages your entire accommodation, food and supervision during your stay. You will stay either with a host family or hostel. In the hostel, you’ll share room with other volunteers and use communal toilets. You’ll be served 3 meals a day. Meals in the hostel can be local or continental. In the host family, you’ll have a room for yourself and will be served 3 local meals a day. Staying with a host family provides you with a wonderful opportunity for you to experience Nepali lifestyle. You can even learn to cook Nepali food. Our staffs will visit you your placement in every two weeks. During the visit, we will check on your progress and make sure you’re satisfied.
