Volunteer with Disabled Children in Nepal
Do you want to bring joy and support to children living with disabilities? Are you looking for a meaningful way to help others while exploring the heart of Nepal? Would you love to experience Nepal’s culture while making a real difference in young lives?
Nepal is a land of stunning mountains, rich traditions, and warm hospitality. However, for many children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, life is full of challenges. These children are often misunderstood, excluded, or neglected by society and sometimes even by their own families. Without proper care, education, or therapy, their futures remain uncertain.
RCDP’s Volunteer with Disabled Children in Nepal offers a powerful way to step in and make a difference. Located in Kathmandu, the center cares for around 21 children who rely on volunteers for emotional support, therapy assistance, and educational help. As a volunteer, you’ll work closely with local staff to nurture, teach, and encourage these amazing children, giving them love, attention, and a better chance at life.
This is your opportunity to make a life-changing impact while discovering the beauty of Nepal. If you’re compassionate, adaptable, and ready to help children who need it most, this unforgettable journey is waiting for you.
It’s one of several meaningful ways to volunteer in Nepal, each offering its own path to give back.
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Volunteer Disabled Children in Nepal
Purpose:
Support and empower children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Start Dates:
Every Monday of the month
Volunteer Hours:
4 to 5 hours from Monday to Friday
Who Can Join?
Age 18 and above. Compassionate individuals, families, and groups welcome.
Accommodation:
Volunteer House in Kathmandu.
Why Choose Disability Support with RCDP?
RCDP’s Disability Support Program offers a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. By providing care, education, and advocacy, you help promote inclusivity and equal opportunities for all. It’s a rewarding experience that fosters both personal growth and cultural understanding.
Volunteer Responsibilities & Impacts
As a volunteer at the Children Disability Centre in Kathmandu, you will play a vital role in improving the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Your daily tasks may include:
- Assisting caregivers during routines
- Supporting therapy sessions such as physiotherapy or speech therapy
- Helping with educational activities and promoting health and hygiene
- Engaging children in recreational activities such as music, storytelling, and games
Your involvement goes beyond routine care. Through patience, encouragement, and personal attention, you’ll help boost the children’s confidence and social skills. Your presence lightens the workload of local staff and creates a nurturing environment where these children can thrive.
Skills and Qualifications
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and willing to work respectfully in a culturally diverse setting. No professional training is required, but experience or interest in special education, therapy, childcare, or teaching is highly beneficial. Essential qualities include compassion, patience, and flexibility.
Being open-minded and ready to adapt to the center’s daily needs will help you succeed. A warm heart and eagerness to learn from both the children and the local team will enrich your experience and deepen your impact.
Start Dates and Fees
Each year, hundreds of volunteers from the UK and USA join similar programs elsewhere, paying up to $2,500 for just two weeks. With RCDP, you’ll pay a fraction of that — our fees start as low as $225.
Program fees are divided into:
- Registration Fee: $279
- Weekly Fee: Varies by duration (see below)
RCDP is a nonprofit organization that runs various projects to help poor children and communities. We operate an orphanage and a school construction / renovation program (see details at www.rcdpnepal.org/about_rcdp/achievements.php).
Most of your program fee directly supports your project. Any remaining funds help maintain RCDP’s orphanage and community initiatives.
The weekly fee is split between accommodation and meals (50%) and project support for local staff (50%).
| Weeks |
Disabled Children (Kathmandu) |
| 1 Week |
$225 |
| 2 Weeks |
$400 |
| 3 Weeks |
$575 |
| 4 Weeks |
$750 |
| 5 Weeks |
$925 |
| 6 Weeks |
$1,100 |
| 7 Weeks |
$1,275 |
| 8 Weeks |
$1,450 |
| 9 Weeks |
$1,625 |
| 10 Weeks |
$1,800 |
| 11 Weeks |
$1,975 |
| 12 Weeks |
$2,150 |
Comprehensive Travel Insurance $4.49/day
1 Week Language and Culture Program fee $250
The weekly fees include:
- Housing
- Food
- Airport pick up
- In-country support
- Program Orientation
- Personalized project
- Pre-departure information
- Certificate of completion
- Fundraising ideas and letters
- Discount for returning volunteers
The weekly fees exclude:
- Visas
- Airfare
- Personal expenses on soft drinks and foods
- Daily transportation
- Return airport transfer
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Accommodation and Meal
Volunteers stay in a comfortable Volunteer House in Kathmandu, sharing rooms with international volunteers. The house provides basic facilities and Wi-Fi access, allowing you to stay connected with friends and family.
Breakfast and dinner are served at the volunteer house and prepared by a local Nepali family who cook delicious, traditional meals. Lunch is provided at the disability center - a nutritious, energizing meal that keeps you active throughout the day.
Learn more about your accommodation and meal in Nepal.
Project Sample: Disabled Children Volunteer Project in Kathmandu
Our Disabled Children Volunteer Project in Kathmandu gives volunteers the chance to spend meaningful time with children and young adults with disabilities, working alongside the local staff who care for them. Based in Baneshwor, a lively, well-established part of Kathmandu, the project currently supports 21 children and young adults aged 5 to 25.
Volunteers work roughly 4 to 5 hours a day, Monday to Friday, offering support suited to each child's needs and abilities. It's a placement that teaches as much as it asks you - a chance to build a deeper understanding of working with children of different abilities, learn directly from local staff, and see first-hand why patience, empathy, and positive encouragement matter so much here.
Volunteers stay at our volunteer hostel during their placement. Getting to the project takes about 35 minutes by road, depending on traffic - so it's a bit more of a commute than some of our other placements, but one that becomes part of the daily rhythm. Breakfast and dinner are provided at the hostel, while lunch is served at the project itself, so you'll share a midday meal there with the children and staff.
Baneshwor is a vibrant, busy neighborhood in central-east Kathmandu, about 7 km from our country office and around 5 km from Thamel, the city's main tourist and cultural hub. It's a genuinely local area to be based in - markets, shops, restaurants, cafés, schools, and offices, all well connected by public transport.
RCDP Nepal Support Team:
Behind every placement in Nepal is a team that has been doing this work since 1998- long enough to know exactly what makes a volunteer's stay safe, smooth, and genuinely worthwhile. From your very first enquiry to the day, you fly home, you're supported by people who live and work in Kathmandu, not a call center on the other side of the world. Someone from our team meets you at the airport, walks you through orientation, checks in on your placement throughout your stay, and is only ever a phone call away if something comes up.
Our RCDP staff in Nepal has a clear sense of commitment for high quality and safe volunteer and internship programs, with expertise in social work, teaching, community development, volunteer management and other relevant fields. That range of experience means whatever program you join- a school, a monastery, a hospital, a children's home-there's someone on our team who genuinely understands that world and can guide you through it. Our entire RCDP staff works with 100% dedication to make your Nepal stay a memorable, rewarding and impactful experience, and that commitment doesn't stop once you've arrived- it carries through every week of your placement, right up until you head home. Meet the people who make that possible!
Free Time and Weekend Exploration
Evenings and weekends are yours to explore the incredible beauty of Nepal. Kathmandu’s historic temples, colorful markets, and vibrant festivals offer endless opportunities to immerse yourself in local life. Try authentic Nepali cuisine, visit artisan workshops, or simply enjoy the city’s friendly atmosphere.
Weekends are ideal for short trips to Pokhara, Chitwan National Park, or scenic trekking routes nearby. Whether you crave adventure or relaxation, Nepal’s stunning landscapes and welcoming people will inspire you.
Learn more your free time and weekend exploration in Nepal.
Safety and In Country Support
Your safety is RCDP’s highest priority. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a detailed orientation and continuous support from our experienced local team. Staff are available 24/7 to help with emergencies, logistics, and advice.
Both the volunteer accommodations and project sites are located in safe neighborhoods. All placements are regularly monitored to ensure a secure and respectful environment for volunteers and children alike.
Read more about our extensive safety support in Nepal.
info@rcdpinternationalvolunteer.org
