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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?
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