About Us
PSD Nepal (Partnership for Sustainable Development Nepal) is a registered non-profit organization established in 2002, working to improve health, education, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and community well-being across Nepal. Through partnerships with local communities, schools, health institutions, government agencies, and international organizations, PSD Nepal implements community-based programs that promote healthier and more resilient communities.
Our Public Health & Community Health Volunteer Program provides volunteers with practical experience in health promotion, disease prevention, environmental health, and community education. Rather than providing clinical care, volunteers work alongside local health professionals and community leaders to support awareness campaigns, school health programs, hygiene promotion, nutrition education, environmental health initiatives, and preventive health activities.
Depending on current projects, volunteers may also assist with community surveys, health research, health camps, educational materials, environmental health awareness, and project documentation. The program focuses on sustainable health promotion through education, participation, and community empowerment.
This placement is ideal for students, graduates, and professionals who want to gain practical public health experience while making a meaningful contribution to community well-being in Nepal.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
PSD Nepal has extensive experience implementing community health, environmental health, education, and public health research projects throughout Nepal. Volunteers work alongside experienced staff and community partners while gaining practical exposure to real public health challenges and community-based solutions.
Our placements combine field experience, cultural immersion, and professional mentorship, helping volunteers strengthen their communication, leadership, and public health skills while contributing to sustainable community development.
Requirements
No clinical experience is required for health promotion activities. Students, graduates, and professionals in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Volunteers should have good communication skills, an interest in community health, respect for local cultures, and a willingness to learn. Any clinical activities, if available, are carried out only under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals and in accordance with Nepalese regulations.
Volunteer experience
Each day begins with breakfast before traveling to schools, community centers, health facilities, or project sites. Volunteers may assist with hygiene education, nutrition awareness, menstrual health education, environmental health campaigns, school health activities, community surveys, or preparing educational materials.
Lunch is shared with the community or host family. Afternoon activities may include health awareness sessions, project documentation, meetings with local health workers, community outreach, or supporting ongoing public health research.
Evenings are free to relax, spend time with your host family, or explore the local area.
The program fee covers airport pickup, accommodation, three meals daily, orientation, volunteer placement, supervision, local coordinator support, project administration, and contributions toward community health activities.
Please contact PSD Nepal for the latest fee schedule.
Volunteers stay with carefully selected host families or in shared volunteer accommodation, depending on the placement location. Rooms are clean, safe, and comfortable, with shared facilities provided.
Staying with local families offers volunteers the opportunity to experience authentic Nepali culture and daily life. Internet access is available in most urban placements but may be limited in rural areas.
Three home-cooked meals are provided each day throughout the placement. Meals generally include traditional Nepali cuisine such as Dal Bhat (rice, lentils, vegetables, and curry), chapati, noodles, seasonal vegetables, fruits, tea, and other local dishes.
Vegetarian meals are always available, and most dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Outside project hours, volunteers can explore Nepal's rich natural and cultural heritage. PSD Nepal staff are happy to help volunteers plan safe and responsible weekend travel and activities throughout the country.
Activities may include:
- Hiking and nature walks
- Visiting Langtang National Park
- Exploring Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Visiting Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples
- Learning Nepali language and culture
- Traditional cooking experiences
- Participating in local festivals and community events
- Photography and wildlife observation
- Weekend trips to Pokhara, Chitwan, and other destinations
- Yoga and meditation
- Shopping in local markets
- Meeting fellow volunteers and community members
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