Nepal is one of the most beautiful, culturally rich and welcoming countries in the world.
Home to Mount Everest and the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini, Nepal offers an astonishingly diverse landscape — from the iconic peaks of the Himalayas to the subtropical lowlands of the Terai, home to rhinos and elephants.
The Nepali people are as diverse as the geography itself, with over 70 languages and dialects and hundreds of colorful festivals celebrated throughout the year. Wherever you go, you will be welcomed with a sincere "Namaste" and a smile.
Volunteering in Nepal is a life-changing experience — for you and for the community.
Your time, skills, and energy create real, visible change. Teaching a child to read their first English sentence. Helping a mothers' group start a small business. Supporting a rural health camp that serves 200 people in a day. In a country still rebuilding and growing, your contribution matters deeply.
Nepal is also a country facing real challenges. Literacy rates are still low, poverty is high, and gender inequality persists. In many rural areas, the government cannot reach every village with quality education and healthcare. That is where community-based organizations like Third Eye Volunteer Foundation Nepal step in — and where you come in.
Since 2008, we have been a locally-run Nepali NGO based in Kathmandu (Be Here Now Guest House, Kathmandu 15 Ropeway Sadak), working hand-in-hand with 300+ women's clubs, 55+ early childhood centers, and local schools and health posts. We don't create dependency. We support local leadership.
Come as a volunteer. Leave as family. And see Nepal through the eyes of its people — not just its mountains.
Join 3000+ volunteers from USA, Europe & Australia. 1 week to 3 months affordable programs — Teaching English in Monasteries & Rural Schools, Women Empowerment with 300+ Women's Groups, Construction, Medical Electives & Elephant Care. Homestay, 3 meals, airport pickup & 24/7 support included. Based at Be Here Now Guest House, Thamel, Kathmandu.
Third Eye Foundations (TEF) is a registered non-profit NGO offering impact-driven volunteering and internship opportunities in Nepal for people who want their time to truly matter. By working hand-in-hand with local communities, volunteers and interns help protect Nepal’s cultural and ecological heritage while gaining meaningful hands-on experience, personal growth, and the chance to be part of positive change that lasts well beyond their stay.