Responsible Volunteering & Authentic Homestay in Kathmandu
At Project Volunteer Nepal (PVN), we believe that helping should never be commercialized. As a local NGO, we offer a place where volunteering is done with awareness, respect, and purpose — not as part of a package tour.
Our approach is simple: We keep everything small, personal, and transparent. Volunteers work in local projects that truly need support, while travelers who simply wish to experience real Nepal are equally welcome to stay in our family home in Kathmandu.
By living together, sharing meals, and exchanging stories, both volunteers and guests become part of a meaningful cultural exchange — far away from the tourist crowds of Thamel.
We are not a company, not a travel agency, and definitely not part of the growing voluntourism industry. We are a small, community-driven NGO where volunteers truly make a difference. When you stay with us, you don’t fund an agency abroad. You directly support a Nepali-run initiative that invests every rupee back into community projects.
Come as a volunteer, traveler, or friend — leave as part of our family.
What We Stand For
At Project Volunteer Nepal, volunteering is free of charge. We don’t sell “packages” or promise life-changing experiences. Instead, we create a space where your skills, ideas and empathy matter.
Our volunteers:
- work in projects that genuinely need support,
- live in our shared volunteer home in Kathmandu,
- receive personal guidance and cultural orientation,
- and contribute directly to local communities.
All payments stay in Nepal. You simply cover your accommodation and meals – everything else goes into the projects we run together.
Our Philosophy
We believe responsible volunteering begins with self-awareness. Helping means listening, learning and respecting – not leading.
We prepare our volunteers for their placements, help them understand Nepal’s social and cultural context, and value their own project ideas.
As a registered Nepali NGO, we work under the Social Welfare Council of Nepal and support social development through our own aid initiatives.
Every volunteer is part of that mission.
Why Choose PVN
If you are looking for:
- responsible and ethical volunteering opportunities in Nepal,
- a warm, family-style home instead of a tourist hostel,
- and a team that truly cares about your impact —
then welcome to Project Volunteer Nepal.
Join us in building something small but meaningful.
Learn more about our volunteer projects, meet our team, or send us a message.