Nepal 2012
August 2012
Nepal 2012
Community Works Project
Background
The aim of this project is to build a new home for about 80 to 100 children (boys and girls), a primary school and a small clinic in Mahottari, Central Region, Janakpur Zone, Dhanusa District, Nepal. The children’s home will provide accommodation, food, medical care and education for the children who are at risk and give them a secure environment. The primary school will provide free education for the children of the home as well as children from the surrounding area. The small clinic will provide free medical treatment for the people of the village.
The home will be administered by Eternal World Ministries a Christian Organisation founded by Pastor John Raijah. They currently run 6 children’s homes (5 in India and 1 in Nepal), feed about 700 children each day and provide for all their needs.
Local builders will complete the major building work and the team will be involved in decorating and fitting out the building.
The Team
Over the years Overseas Aid has found that a Team of equal numbers of males and females with an age range of 18 to 70 works well. Ideally we would wish to include some skilled tradesmen and a nurse but it is most important to have the willingness to pitch in and work hard.
Applicants should be reasonably fit and should not suffer from any health problems which would prevent them from carrying out physically demanding work for eight hours per day, five and a half days per week. It will also be hot so team members should be prepared to work in hotter conditions than they are probably used to.
Each volunteer, if accepted, will be expected to make a contribution of £550 to the project cost and to provide all his/her personal kit. £50 is returnable at the end of the project providing the volunteer has maintained a good standard of behavior throughout and has completed the de-brief form and attended the teams welcome back session upon return. A recommended kit list will be provided during the training period.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be dormitory style and very basic in the local church building facilities.
Water supply and electricity may be very intermittent, and we may have to use solar showers and torches / candlelight.
There may also be limited access to phone networks.
Training and Fund Raising
Applicants should be prepared to give up much of their free time prior to departure to prepare for the Project. Training will include some first aid and practicing of the technical skills which may be needed.
Fund raising is an essential part of the preparation. The funds raised will be used to improve the lives of people in the local community, in areas decided by the Team. Fund raising is an important means of building Team spirit and cohesion.
Attendance at all team / training meetings is essential.
Travel & Proposed Dates
At the moment it is anticipated that the Team will be away from Jersey for three weeks in August. Volunteers will be informed of the exact dates as soon as the flights are known.
Local Customs
It is essential that the Jersey Team does not, in any way, offend the local population.
All applicants must be aware that restrictions will apply on alcohol and tobacco as well as clothing. Swearing is not acceptable at any time and displays of intimacy may also offend. The team will be expected to attend church on some Sundays .
If a potential volunteer feels that these rules are too restrictive, he/she should not apply.
Free Time
The team will, of course, have some free time, when they will have the opportunity to see some of the local scenery.
How to Apply
Application forms are available at the launch evening, anyone not able to attend but still wishing to apply should collect a form from the States Greffe Bookshop at Mourier House or download one from our website www-jerseyoverseasaid.org.je or by contacting Karen Nisbet Tel, 865801 or email knisbet.joac@hotmail.com.
Applicants should:-
- Preferably have lived in Jersey for at least five years and be over 18 years of age
- Be able to take three/ four weeks leave from their employment/studies
- Be able to give up much of their free time between being accepted as a team member and August to be able to take part in training and fund raising activities.
- Be able to pay a £150 deposit on being accepted as a volunteer and the balance of £400 six weeks prior to departure.
Nepal 2012
August 2012
Nepal 2012
Community Works Project
Background
The aim of this project is to build a new home for about 80 to 100 children (boys and girls), a primary school and a small clinic in Mahottari, Central Region, Janakpur Zone, Dhanusa District, Nepal. The children’s home will provide accommodation, food, medical care and education for the children who are at risk and give them a secure environment. The primary school will provide free education for the children of the home as well as children from the surrounding area. The small clinic will provide free medical treatment for the people of the village.
The home will be administered by Eternal World Ministries a Christian Organisation founded by Pastor John Raijah. They currently run 6 children’s homes (5 in India and 1 in Nepal), feed about 700 children each day and provide for all their needs.
Local builders will complete the major building work and the team will be involved in decorating and fitting out the building.
The Team
Over the years Overseas Aid has found that a Team of equal numbers of males and females with an age range of 18 to 70 works well. Ideally we would wish to include some skilled tradesmen and a nurse but it is most important to have the willingness to pitch in and work hard.
Applicants should be reasonably fit and should not suffer from any health problems which would prevent them from carrying out physically demanding work for eight hours per day, five and a half days per week. It will also be hot so team members should be prepared to work in hotter conditions than they are probably used to.
Each volunteer, if accepted, will be expected to make a contribution of £550 to the project cost and to provide all his/her personal kit. £50 is returnable at the end of the project providing the volunteer has maintained a good standard of behavior throughout and has completed the de-brief form and attended the teams welcome back session upon return. A recommended kit list will be provided during the training period.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be dormitory style and very basic in the local church building facilities.
Water supply and electricity may be very intermittent, and we may have to use solar showers and torches / candlelight.
There may also be limited access to phone networks.
Training and Fund Raising
Applicants should be prepared to give up much of their free time prior to departure to prepare for the Project. Training will include some first aid and practicing of the technical skills which may be needed.
Fund raising is an essential part of the preparation. The funds raised will be used to improve the lives of people in the local community, in areas decided by the Team. Fund raising is an important means of building Team spirit and cohesion.
Attendance at all team / training meetings is essential.
Travel & Proposed Dates
At the moment it is anticipated that the Team will be away from Jersey for three weeks in August. Volunteers will be informed of the exact dates as soon as the flights are known.
Local Customs
It is essential that the Jersey Team does not, in any way, offend the local population.
All applicants must be aware that restrictions will apply on alcohol and tobacco as well as clothing. Swearing is not acceptable at any time and displays of intimacy may also offend. The team will be expected to attend church on some Sundays .
If a potential volunteer feels that these rules are too restrictive, he/she should not apply.
Free Time
The team will, of course, have some free time, when they will have the opportunity to see some of the local scenery.
How to Apply
Application forms are available at the launch evening, anyone not able to attend but still wishing to apply should collect a form from the States Greffe Bookshop at Mourier House or download one from our website www-jerseyoverseasaid.org.je or by contacting Karen Nisbet Tel, 865801 or email knisbet.joac@hotmail.com.
Applicants should:-
- Preferably have lived in Jersey for at least five years and be over 18 years of age
- Be able to take three/ four weeks leave from their employment/studies
- Be able to give up much of their free time between being accepted as a team member and August to be able to take part in training and fund raising activities.
- Be able to pay a £150 deposit on being accepted as a volunteer and the balance of £400 six weeks prior to departure.
Nepal 2012
August 2012
Nepal 2012
Community Works Project
Background
The aim of this project is to build a new home for about 80 to 100 children (boys and girls), a primary school and a small clinic in Mahottari, Central Region, Janakpur Zone, Dhanusa District, Nepal. The children’s home will provide accommodation, food, medical care and education for the children who are at risk and give them a secure environment. The primary school will provide free education for the children of the home as well as children from the surrounding area. The small clinic will provide free medical treatment for the people of the village.
The home will be administered by Eternal World Ministries a Christian Organisation founded by Pastor John Raijah. They currently run 6 children’s homes (5 in India and 1 in Nepal), feed about 700 children each day and provide for all their needs.
Local builders will complete the major building work and the team will be involved in decorating and fitting out the building.
The Team
Over the years Overseas Aid has found that a Team of equal numbers of males and females with an age range of 18 to 70 works well. Ideally we would wish to include some skilled tradesmen and a nurse but it is most important to have the willingness to pitch in and work hard.
Applicants should be reasonably fit and should not suffer from any health problems which would prevent them from carrying out physically demanding work for eight hours per day, five and a half days per week. It will also be hot so team members should be prepared to work in hotter conditions than they are probably used to.
Each volunteer, if accepted, will be expected to make a contribution of £550 to the project cost and to provide all his/her personal kit. £50 is returnable at the end of the project providing the volunteer has maintained a good standard of behavior throughout and has completed the de-brief form and attended the teams welcome back session upon return. A recommended kit list will be provided during the training period.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be dormitory style and very basic in the local church building facilities.
Water supply and electricity may be very intermittent, and we may have to use solar showers and torches / candlelight.
There may also be limited access to phone networks.
Training and Fund Raising
Applicants should be prepared to give up much of their free time prior to departure to prepare for the Project. Training will include some first aid and practicing of the technical skills which may be needed.
Fund raising is an essential part of the preparation. The funds raised will be used to improve the lives of people in the local community, in areas decided by the Team. Fund raising is an important means of building Team spirit and cohesion.
Attendance at all team / training meetings is essential.
Travel & Proposed Dates
At the moment it is anticipated that the Team will be away from Jersey for three weeks in August. Volunteers will be informed of the exact dates as soon as the flights are known.
Local Customs
It is essential that the Jersey Team does not, in any way, offend the local population.
All applicants must be aware that restrictions will apply on alcohol and tobacco as well as clothing. Swearing is not acceptable at any time and displays of intimacy may also offend. The team will be expected to attend church on some Sundays .
If a potential volunteer feels that these rules are too restrictive, he/she should not apply.
Free Time
The team will, of course, have some free time, when they will have the opportunity to see some of the local scenery.
How to Apply
Application forms are available at the launch evening, anyone not able to attend but still wishing to apply should collect a form from the States Greffe Bookshop at Mourier House or download one from our website www-jerseyoverseasaid.org.je or by contacting Karen Nisbet Tel, 865801 or email knisbet.joac@hotmail.com.
Applicants should:-
- Preferably have lived in Jersey for at least five years and be over 18 years of age
- Be able to take three/ four weeks leave from their employment/studies
- Be able to give up much of their free time between being accepted as a team member and August to be able to take part in training and fund raising activities.
- Be able to pay a £150 deposit on being accepted as a volunteer and the balance of £400 six weeks prior to departure.
