The best and largest modern library in Nepal is the Tribhuvan University Central Library, which was founded in 1959. It was named one of Asia's top libraries by the British Book Department Council in 1969. The library is also considered the largest in the Asia-Pacific area. It has over 400,000 resources, according to TUCL, including books and magazines from the 12th century as well as unique collections such as the Bibliotheca Himalayica.
The library attracts approximately 1500 general readers. Core readers include students doing research or authoring a book, as well as those studying for Public Service and government service exams. Any citizen of any country can join the library, which has a membership fee.
Unfortunately, the horrible earthquake that shook Nepal in 2014 badly damaged the library, killing over 8000 Nepalese people. The library's management committee is working hard to reorganize and reshape the space. However, the achievement is still insufficient and requires the help of volunteers from all over the world. You will be able to help rearrange the books in the library after joining this project.
Students at Tribhuvan University can now study foreign books online from the comfort of their own homes. Tribhuvan University's Central Library has started a free online library service for students. The library has set up a remote access system so that patrons can read books, documents, journals, and other materials online.
Students from other campuses and libraries linked with TU will be able to utilize the library's ProQuest database software to read books free.
Books, journals, articles, essays, and other works by internationally famous foreign scholars are included. Students must fill out a form on the library's website to read these resources free. The student will be given an email address based on the information provided.
PLEASE NOTE: As a volunteer, you are responsible for your daily transportation to and from your project site. Local bus rides are very affordable, and a one-way trip rarely costs more than Rs35(0.26 EUR). Taxis are more expensive, and costs vary based on distance travelled.

Roles and Responsibilities of the volunteers:
When volunteers join this program, they will be assigned to a different set of skills. The following are some of your most important jobs and responsibilities:
• Arrange the book in the appropriate order.
• Hand out the book and arrange it in a row.
• Look through the books that are offered.
• Maintain the area's cleanliness and quiet.
• Keep an eye on the project and communicate with the team on the other important and worthwhile activities.

Food and Accommodation:
Volunteer House
You will be picked up at the airport by our airport representative and transferred to the volunteer house. Our volunteer house lies in Kalanki, Kathmandu which has multiple bedrooms, western style toilets and running tap water. You will spend a night in the house, and you will be transferred to your placement a day after. You will also be provided an orientation class about general information about Nepalese cultures, customs, and dress code, about the project and your roles and responsibilities.
Host Family
volunteers will stay with host family. You will be sharing rooms with international volunteers of the same gender participating in the same program. Three meals a day (lunch, snack, and dinner) will be provided during your stay. The food is prepared in local style. Main types of food will be rice, lentil soup and vegetables.
Note - It is important to keep in mind that in most developing countries services such as electricity, Wi-Fi, and hot water may be less consistent than in your home country.
Living
It is our responsibility and to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We will pick you and drop off to volunteer house and project as soon as you arrive in Nepal. The organization will provide you Nepali local meals and accommodation. We will be assisting during weekend and will do best to provide an unforgettable memory. In Kathmandu several tourists’ destinations, credit cards are accepted.

Food and Accommodation:
Volunteer House
You will be picked up at the airport by our airport representative and transferred to the volunteer house. Our volunteer house lies in Kalanki, Kathmandu which has multiple bedrooms, western style toilets and running tap water. You will spend a night in the house, and you will be transferred to your placement a day after. You will also be provided an orientation class about general information about Nepalese cultures, customs, and dress code, about the project and your roles and responsibilities.
Host Family
volunteers will stay with host family. You will be sharing rooms with international volunteers of the same gender participating in the same program. Three meals a day (lunch, snack, and dinner) will be provided during your stay. The food is prepared in local style. Main types of food will be rice, lentil soup and vegetables.
Note - It is important to keep in mind that in most developing countries services such as electricity, Wi-Fi, and hot water may be less consistent than in your home country.
Living
It is our responsibility and to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We will pick you and drop off to volunteer house and project as soon as you arrive in Nepal. The organization will provide you Nepali local meals and accommodation. We will be assisting during weekend and will do best to provide an unforgettable memory. In Kathmandu several tourists’ destinations, credit cards are accepted.

Kirtipur, an ancient city of Nepal, is located 5k.m. south-west of Kathmandu city. Kirtipur is one of the famous religious places to visit in the Kathmandu Valley. You get to experience unique and fascinating Newari customs and culture during your stay.
Several antique villages, historical temples, Gumbas and Churches, surround the city. It is also a popular area for out of -town students and professors to rent houses due to the presence of Tribhuvan University. As a result, the students and professors from outside are major contributors to the local economy of the Kirtipur City.

Local service
Activities & Tours
There are lots of things to do in Kathmandu, like city tour, national museum, hiking, parks etc. during weekend volunteers can head out to Chitwan National Park to do safaris trips. Or to the beautiful town Pokhara, Lumbini (birthplace of Gautam Buddha). Our local staff will always post you about the activities run during weekend. Volunteers can hang out to Thamel which is most famous attractions to tourists in Kathmandu.

To participate in this volunteer opportunity in Nepal, no specific skills, qualifications, or experiences are required. All you need is a strong desire to work hard to restructure the library's books. You should also be open-minded, eager to learn about different cultures, adaptable to various situations, and English-speaking. When at the assignments, you must respect Nepalese cultures and traditions, as well as adhere to the acceptable dress code. Please be aware that kissing and hugging in public places is considered obscene in Nepal.
The basic language course of Nepal should be learning so we require the candidate to take language course before joining project. The candidate should have computer skills. Take advantage of Your Experience to ensure to bring a positive change and create possible impact on both side you and project.

Local Program coordinator will provide an Orientation and Briefing at volunteer house, and which covers area like culture of Nepal Greeting locations, transportations etc. You can also enjoy your volunteering journey by taking the 1-week Language class with cultural introduction (dress, cooking Nepalis food, Sightseeing, local tour etc.) in Kathmandu.
As soon as you have made your travel arrangements, please forward this information to us:
• For flights, we require the date, arrival time, airline name, and flight number

Medical Services
If you require medical attention during your stay in Nepal there is an excellent private hospital or clinic like ciwec, star Hospital at Kathmandu and CMC at Chitwan. Write the name of a person to contact in the event of serious illness or emergency.
Visa Requirements
We always suggest our volunteers get a visa before coming to Nepal. However, depending upon your nationality, you may obtain a tourist visa upon your arrival at the airport in Nepal as well. Please be certain to write ‘Tourist’ in the purpose for the travel section. For more information regarding the visa please click here. For e-visa please clickhere.
How to Prepare
· Make sure your passport is up to date. To enter Nepal, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your program start date.
· Vaccination: Hepatitis A; Typhoid; Meningitis; Tetanus; Polio; Mumps; Measles; Japanese Encephalitis; Hepatitis B and Rabies. (Recommended). Please make sure that you have received the required and mandatory vaccinations. For more information, please click on this link.
· Police Report: If you are volunteering in our Orphanage Program in Nepal Police Report is required. For another volunteering project, Police Report is not required.
· Documentation: Please do NOT carry your passport around with you in Nepal. We recommend keeping your passport in a safe place and carry a photocopy.
· Money Exchange: The currency of Nepal is Rupees (Rs). USD and Euro are widely accepted; however, the exchange rate is based on local trend approximately near to government rule. It’s a good idea to exchange money from the bank. You must have your original passport with you to exchange money. There are ATMs all around Nepal, mostly in Kathmandu valley capital city of Nepal. You can with draw cash simply using normal debit card, Master card, Credit for a small fee.
· Contact your bank and credit card companies to alert them of your international travel plans.
· Write down your credit card contact information in case you lose your card.
Accommodation Rules
Some of the rules are designed to protect you and other participants:
· No smoking and not drinking alcohol in your accommodations.
· Drugs are strictly forbidden. Consumption or possession of drugs will be reported to authorities, and you will be immediately removed from the program.
· Overnight guests are NOT permitted in host family accommodations.
· To dress appropriately and conduct yourself professionally.
· We expect all our participants to be present and punctual.
Note - Breaking any of the rules is grounds for removal from the program without a refund
· Personal Appearance: In Nepal, personal hygiene is very important, and people tend to dress neatly. Be prepared to cover your shoulders and knees, and wear clothing that is not revealing or extravagant even when it is hot. You may wish to
bring a range of options from casual to business casual, like what you might wear at home. We Suggest our volunteers to cover tattoos and remove facial piercing while volunteering.
Suggested Packing List
· Camera
· Mobile phone (you can use mobile phone after changing sim card)
· Sleeping bag
· Mosquito repellents
· Insect repellents
· Sunblock
· Map of Nepal.
· Toiletries
· First aid kit
· Flashlight
· Electricity adopter/converter
· Sunglasses
· Footwear (for work and travel)
· Towel
You can buy all these goods in Nepal in reasonably good price. So, it is your choice (to bring or not). But I do suggest traveling light.
Program fees; 400 Euro for the first 4 week of program
And 100 euro per week extension after completion of 4 week
We look forward to seeing you in Nepal.