Volunteering with

Raleigh International

Kisedi, Nepal

Spring 2019

Alesia AlblasRose Jolly

Introduction and why did we go?

What is Raleigh International?

Raleigh International works to create lasting change through

youth.

Expeditions and International Citizenship Service (ICS)

programmes

Raleigh ICS programme

Roles: Team leader (TL) and volunteer positions

Placements: 12 weeks for volunteers or 15 weeks for TLs

Countries: Currently Nepal and Tanzania

Programmes: Livelihoods or WASH (Water, Sanitation &

Hygiene)

Sustainable Development Goals and

WASH

Our Team

Our Community

My Family

VEGGIE MOMOS!!!!

Project details and aims

Infrastructure work

4 Toilet pits

9 Tap stand

9 Handwashing stations

1 Water source intake

2km Transmission pipe

Awareness Raising and Training

WASH education was important

Water shortages

Causes of sickness

Hand washing

Cultural beliefs

Drama

Dental Hygiene

Personal Hygiene (including handwashing)

Water Safety Plan

Community Development

Women’s group

School

Children’s Club

Community surveys

What did we learn whilst on

programme?

Find the courage

Open to discovery

Never give up

Create change together

Act with integrity

Challenges

Squat toilets!

Food

Hygiene

Nepalese charity

Weather

Water and power cuts

Community disputes

Religious festivals

Material shortages

Dips in morale

Sickness and diarrhoea!

Holi Festival

Weddings and parties

Washing in the river

Women’s march

Sleeping bag wrestling!

Bonfires and marshmallows

Games with the community

Moments we’ll remember

Country tips and cultural

considerations

Try and learn the language!

House rules

Religious consideration

Local cultural practices

Your way isn’t the only way!

Take time to understand each

others cultural differences

Working with your counterpart

in a cross-cultural team

Teaching Nepali

Practical skills (washing

clothes!)

Interacting with host

family and community

Working around language

barrier (body language!)

How to apply

Apply at: www.volunteerics.org/

Age considerations (Volunteer: 18 – 25, Team Leader: 23 – 35).

Phone call about preferences

Email to assessment centre day

Confirmation of place and pre-departure training

Medical screening including vaccination

Fundraising - £800+

12 – 15 week placement

Action at Home and return volunteer event

Sponsor us (please!)?

Alesia is running the London Landmarks half marathon for Raleigh International in March 2020. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/alesia-alblasllhm

Rose is running the London marathon for WaterAid in April 2020. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoseJolly2

WE ARE STRONG!

Close on a positive or inspiring picture or video from your

volunteer journey

Any Questions?