Quick Overview
Join us in our amazing medical journey and help us make a measurable difference in the poor, underdeveloped areas of Nepal. Our medical elective program is designed for motivated individuals at all skill levels and medical students or qualified career breakers working across all areas of medicine and healthcare. Our work has an observable positive impact on the local community and you will be able to see the people that you help along the way. Every year, thousands of people suffer unnecessarily due to the lack of basic healthcare and although we know that can’t change the world at a click of a finger, we also know that every little helps and if we all did our bit to contribute, we believe that we can really make a difference. Here at Volunteering Journeys, we do not accept conditions as they exist and as citizens of the world, we take responsibility in changing them. So if like us, you want to give back whilst travelling, learning and expanding your horizons, come join our medical team in Nepal on our next program.
Our medical programs are suitable for medical students or qualified healthcare professionals working in all areas of medicine, including OPD services, Pediatrics, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Imaging, Pathology, Endoscopy, General Nursing, Ambulance Service, Medical Library Assistance or Dental. This volunteering program will allow you to gain medical experience in a real environment, learn more about healthcare in a developing country, and work under the supervision of experts whilst helping those who need it the most. Not only will our medical volunteer program be a fantastic career boost or career break, but you will learn so much and meet some fantastic people along the way. All this whilst still having an opportunity to travel, soak up new cultures and see new places.
What’s Involved
Our medical volunteering program is designed to enhance your medical work experience whilst allowing you to take part in responsible travel across a period of 2 weeks to 12 weeks, depending on your availability and personal travel plans. With program availability across the whole year, this medical work experience offers a lot of flexibility to fit around your clinical areas and during your time in Nepal, you will be placed with one of our carefully selected host families and be made to feel like one of the locals.
Your volunteer base will be Kathmandu, the nation’s capital and home to a medical teaching college and a number of hospitals where you will be working and contributing to the ongoing work. Volunteers are required to be over 18 years of age, have good mental and physical health, and be interested in medicine and healthcare. Other than that, we just ask that our medical volunteers are motivated, positive thinkers and possess a desire to help other people. If this sounds like you, our volunteering experience based in the beautiful capital of Kathmandu throughout the year could be the perfect career step for you.
You will be given a choice of medical field or area that you may want to volunteer for and will be working in private hospitals. If you are not sure on what area you would like your placement in we will put you on a general rotation. All the local doctors can speak in English and you will be expected to volunteer from Monday to Friday. Weekends are free for you to explore Nepal further. Our local project coordinators will be available for your support at all times.
Living and working in Kathamandu is an experience of a lifetime. This amazing country is truly epic with 9 UNESCO heritage sites within Kathmandu itself. Beyond there is Chitwan Jungles (also a UNESCO site) and the mighty Everest where you can go trekking upto the base camp.
All The Details
Kathmandu, Nepal
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For this program please email hello@volunteeringjourneys.com for the rates.
What’s Included?
- Pre-departure support and materials – to prepare you for your trip
- Accommodation in a homestay
- Experienced bilingual local staff team
- Daily breakfast and dinner – local Nepali food
- Kathmandu area tour
- Project training with the local Program Manager
- 24 hour support in your location
- Medical Placement Fees
Whats Not Included in your program fee :
- Flights to the program destination
- Airport Transfers
- Project Travel Cost
- Daily Lunch
- Medical and travel insurance (compulsory)
- Visa costs
- Vaccinations
- Personal shopping and gratuities
- Local excursions
Local Team On Ground
Anish Neupane, Program Manager Nepal
Anish has more than 14 years of experience working on social development projects, having different roles in Project Management, Planning & Development, Management Information Systems and Qualitative Research. Currently he is leading our programs in Nepal, where his role is mainly to coordinate and manage partners and ensuring having the appropriate volunteer programs and social projects are in place. He’s so awesome at what he does and knows Nepal really well which means you will be in great hands and get the most out of your time in Nepal.
Getting There
- The nearest airport for this program is Kathmandu Airport ( KTM )
- If you wish to book flights to Kathmandu fill in this form
- Visas are on arrival in Nepal.
- Packing lists and other bits of information will be in your Nepal Guide book (You will receive this once you book with us)
- Travel Insurance is compulsory on this program.
- We have partnered with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for travel guidance. Goto www.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo to find out how best to avoid trouble when abroad. Packed with essential travel advice and tips, the website also offers up-to-date country information.
- For support on any of the above email us hello@volunteeringjourneys.com
What Happens When I Arrive?

Living Arrangements for Volunteers in Nepal:
During your time in Nepal, you will be placed with one of our carefully selected hosts. Your host family will provide you with a clean, comfortable and spacious room to stay in across the course of the program and meals will be provided daily. The food will be delicious, home cooked dishes which are authentically local and true to Nepalese cuisine. So travellers can enjoy a truly authentic experience and live and eat just like the local people of Nepal. Your volunteering package will also include airport reception and transfers, induction and any necessary training, plus project travel to and from your accommodation if you are not located close to your placement hospital or medical centre.

Health and Safety :
When you join our programs you can be assured we have carried out Risk Assessments to identify potential safety and health risks on projects and in the community. We protect the safety of children and vulnerable adults by police verification checks on all participants. Please read our Child Protection Policy for more details.
Volunteering Journeys Foundation:
Through our commitment to responsible tourism we have developed the Volunteering Journey’s Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communitie. Go to our Donation page if you want to support or fundraise for Nepal.