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Volunteer in Nepal's only free private school!

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ORGANIZATION: Maya Universe Academy

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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About the program

We have been running volunteering activities for more than a decade now. We have a very high rate of returning volunteers. Many have made Maya their permanent homes also. We have reflections and discussions every evening to prepare for the next day. We also organize free hikes, breakfasts on the hilltop, and local dinners once a week. We have a good mix of support staff including the senior and assistant volunteer coordinators along with academic, construction, and agricultural managers. Most importantly, the school is a huge success with very high demand from the locals. Its also the biggest employment provider in the area. A lot of the graduates work with the school and help in its expansion and volunteers get to experience this grassroots development process first-hand.

How can you get involved?

1. Teaching Assistant in Community School

Passionate about education? Join Maya Universe Academy as a volunteer teacher in Nepal. Inspire young minds, make a difference. Apply now!

Highlights

  • Experience the festive, community-oriented, rural Nepali way of life!
  • Make memories with wonderful people from all around the world!
  • Meet your second home and family!
  • Make a real change in our students' life!
  • Be part of a social entrepreneurship project that gives free quality education for all!

2. School Construction Associate

Calling all aspiring adventurers! Join Maya Universe Academy's construction team in Nepal. Make a meaningful impact, and embrace a vibrant culture.

Highlights

  • Thrilling journey of building a school and transforming lives in Nepal's top volunteering destination.
  • Memorable volunteering experience where adventure meets sustainable development.
  • Explore vibrant Nepali culture while having fun at our acclaimed program.
  • Gain construction expertise while enjoying an exciting personal growth journey.
  • Empower children, create cherished memories, and have incredible fun making a difference.

3. Green Farming Assistant

Experience the joy of sustainable farming! Join Maya Universe Academy's farm team in Nepal. Embrace organic practices, connect with nature. Volunteer now!

Highlights

  • Foster Sustainable Farming: Support the community school farm, learn eco-friendly practices, and contribute to local food production.
  • Engage in Community: Immerse yourself in the school farm community, exchange knowledge, and strengthen local ties.
  • Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience in crop cultivation, livestock care, and farm management within a supportive educational environment.
  • Personal Growth in Education: Expand your horizons, embrace new challenges, and develop a deeper understanding of the intersection between agriculture and education.
  • Empower Future Generations: Make a lasting impact by helping students learn about sustainable farming, fostering their passion for agriculture, and promoting food security within the community.

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About Maya Universe Academy

Location:

Byas-4, Udhun Dhunga, Byas 33900, Damauli, NP

Mission Statement

Be a part of an innovative education solution! Maya Universe Academy is a social entrepreneurship project whose mission is to improve access to quality education to rural communities. This is a response to the failed public school system and inaccessible or unaffordable quality education provided in private schools.

Description

Starting from a tent in the jungle with 15 students, founders Manjil Rana and Yoon, opened the first school in Tanahun district in 2011. Today it’s the only chain of free private schools where parents can pay in time instead of money by volunteering two days per month at the schools.

The long-term goal is for the schools to become fully self-sustainable through farming business and micro enterprise projects.

Students at Maya Universe Academy follow a unique and diverse curriculum, based on the national curriculum of Nepal and supplemented with various activity-based topics. It emphasizes the importance of community, allows for creativity, independence, and critical thinking.

In response to the mega 2015 earthquakes, Maya Universe opened its hostel to board 25 children from earthquake-affected families and are given full scholarship.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Byas 4, Udhin DungaDamauli, 33900Nepal

(27.97402,84.26607)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • Physical Education
  • Farming
  • STEM
  • Construction

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • We require you to stay a minimum of 1 week. (For teaching a minimum of 2 months is required to teach the mandatory subjects following the national curriculum: English, Maths, Science, Social studies and for specific workshops and tutoring!)

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