Volunteer in Nepal after 2015 earthquake | No Program Fee

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We have suspended operations until at least May 12th at locations around the world in response to the global threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This proactive measure is intended to minimize the risk COVID-19 poses to staff, volunteers and the people within the communities we serve. Read the full update here: https://bit.ly/COVID-19-AllHandsandHearts

In the meantime, please feel free to complete this interest form and we will contact you once our programs are reopening: https://bit.ly/VolMatchInterestFormCOVID

If you have any questions, you can contact our Volunteer Coordination Team anytime at coronavirusinfo@allhandsandhearts.org. You can also give us a call at 508-758-8211 (select option #1 to reach our Volunteer Coordination Team).

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All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. By listening to local people, and deploying our unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, we rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure.

Through community and volunteer engagement, we aim to help families recover faster after natural disasters using our "smart response" strategy. By rebuilding in a disaster resilient way, we prepare them for future events and, through the process, strengthen both volunteers and communities.

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On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal near the capital city of Kathmandu, the worst of its kind in more than 80 years. More than 9,000 people were killed, a further 23,000 were injured and the destruction to infrastructure and homes was massive. On May 12, 2015, a second 7.3 earthquake struck the country, causing further devastation and loss of lives. 72 hours after the first earthquake, All Hands Volunteers arrived and got to work.

After more than 4 years in Nepal, we’ve impacted 22,000+ lives through our relief efforts. In October 2019, our team returned to Nepal to continue building another three schools -- Shree Manakamana Basic School, Shree Janakalyan Ni Ma Vi School and Shree Thakureshwor Ni Ma Vi School.

Makwanpur Program: Our team is constructing two new buildings at Manakamana Basic School. We are into our final month of work on both buildings and volunteers are working hard to provide safe, disaster-resilient learning facilities for the Manakamana students. We’ve also completed projects that address the extreme shortage of water in the community. Our volunteers worked side by side with the community to build two water tanks, each with a capacity of twenty thousand liters. We’ve also installed a rainwater harvesting system and built a fifty thousand liter retention tank at the school to catch monsoon rains.

Marin Program: Work is also underway on our second Nepal base, within the Marin Rural Municipality. Here, construction on the Thakureshwor Ni Ma Vi and Janakalyan Ni Ma Vi schools is progressing well and we have begun installing WaSH facilities at both schools.

We accept spontaneous volunteers from any background, providing on-the-job training free of charge.


FAQ's:

Does it cost money? Volunteering with All Hands and Hearts is completely free of charge, and we provide accommodation and meals. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for the cost of your travel both to and from the program, meals on your day(s) off, and any costs associated with taking a 3 day break each month away from program.

What are the accommodations like? Accommodations vary by program and the communities we are working within. They are often community centre spaces, churches, or schools, and it’s communal living at its finest! Accommodation is always mixed gender housing, and there are always opportunities for functioning bathrooms and showers. Due to the communal living environment and limited residential space, we advise packing light. As soon as you apply and are confirmed, you will be emailed live information packets full of the most updated information of what to pack, what to expect, and how to get to the base you’ll be volunteering at.

What can I expect on a typical workday? Each day depends on the scope of work that the home or school you are placed on requires. Typical tasks include mucking and gutting, mold sanitation, insulation and drywall insulation, carpentry, and painting. Don’t worry if you have never done this before - we will teach you everything you need to know when you get here! Each work day is from about 8 AM-4 PM, however these hours change depending on the needs of the program you volunteer for. After you return home from the worksite, you will have a chance to unwind, relax, and reflect on your day as a part of our nightly team meetings. Check out our day in the life video to get a feel for volunteering life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eezh3h3W0Aw

How do I sign up? Complete this interest form and we will contact you once our programs are reopening: https://bit.ly/VolMatchInterestFormCOVID

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Volunteer Coordination Team at: VOLUNTEER@ALLHANDSANDHEARTS.ORG