Nepal's natural resources—particularly its forests—deteriorate more each day due to the nation’s high dependency on natural resources. Global Crossroad’s Conservation Project is designed to support the conservation efforts of Nepalese by offering free tree seedlings for planting.

Our conservation nursery project is located in the rural village of Chitwan. As a volunteer in Nepal, you will prepare nursery beds, sow seeds, weed, trim, prune, and thin various indigenous tree species. The planted seedlings grown and nurtured by our volunteers are later distributed at no charge to villages in other parts of Nepal. Depending on the season, additional tasks may include like planting, collecting seeds, replanting, eliminating diseased trees, and inventorying fauna and flora.

Work in the nursery includes seeds collection, sowing, mulching, and watering, trimming, weeding, and related works. The nursery produces seedlings that are later distributed for free to local schools, communities, and villagers for planting in community fields. The RCDP coordinator will guide you during the project period. Volunteers’ efforts and contributions can create a positive impact on nature and promote environmental conservation.

For this project volunteer may need physical efforts, so you should be in good health. Prior conservation experience is not compulsory. We just ask our volunteers to be flexible, enthusiastic, be patient and an open mind.

Located in plain belt of the country, Chitwan is one of the most known tourist hubs in Nepal. Chitwan National Park, where Royal Bengal Tigers prowl looking for deer, antelopes and many other fascinating creatures, are very close to your project location. Riding on the back of the elephant is a favorite way for game viewing. Chitwan is about 4 hours drive from Kathmandu.

RCDP-Nepal manages your entire accommodation, food and supervision during your stay. You will stay either with a host family or hostel. In the hostel, you’ll share room with other volunteers and use communal toilets. You’ll be served 3 meals a day. Meals in the hostel can be local or continental. In the host family, you’ll have a room for yourself and will be served 3 local meals a day. Staying with a host family provides you with a wonderful opportunity for you to experience Nepali lifestyle. You can even learn to cook Nepali food. Our staffs will visit you your placement in every two weeks. During the visit, we will check on your progress and make sure you’re satisfied.

The cost of the program is as follows:
Application Fee: US $ 150.00. The application fee covers administration, marketing, program information, communication and direct support of our Orphans.

Program Fee:
The program fee covers administrative charge, training, accommodation and meals, transportation for volunteers and supervision. This fee is paid through us.

Duration		Cost (In USD)
2 weeks	»	US $ 560
3 weeks	»	US $ 735
1 month	»	US $900
6 weeks	»	US $1025
2 months	»	US $1200
10 weeks	»	US $1300
3 months	»	US $1500
14 weeks	»	US $1600
4 months	»	US $1700
18 weeks	»	US $1800
5 months	»	US $1900

The other costs you will need to meet are:

• Airport receive
• First night of hotel stay
• Transfer to hostel or host family
• Accommodations and food (3 meals a day with a local family)
• Transport to project (one way)
• Support from local staffs
• Orientation upon arrival
• Customized Volunteer placement
• Emergency support
• Regular visit (1-2 week interval) and supervision of local staffs

• Language and cultural courses
• Food and accommodations for 7 days
• Training materials: books, paper, orientation package, TV, video, trainer, etc.
• Local sightseeing/tourist site arrangements
• Recreational activities
• Village stay/host family
• Cultural programs and additional activities
• Travel related expenses (one week orientation)

• Airfare, Visa and Visa extension fee
• Daily transportation (between project and host family – If required)
• Return/transfer to airport, airport taxes
• Any personal expenses
• Mineral water and soft drinks
• Gifts to project staffs and host family
• Laundry, Telephone, Immunization