Community Action
Contribute to creating positive change in a local community, where small actions can have a great impact
Our Community Action teams deliver projects that create positive and meaningful change in local communities.
You could be working hands-on with a team to improve and resource community facilities and infrastructure or share your knowledge and expertise by delivering workshops and training.
As projects vary in size, you may be assisting on one or several projects during your expedition. You could be based in one community or work with several. It all depends on the community’s needs.
Our team members are diverse. We have had social workers, students, retirees, artists, families and service club members. The Community Action team is for anyone willing to give their time to create change.
Photos courtesy of Christian Surname
Sustainable Development Goals
Our Community Action Teams are committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with our partners and on our projects.
“I loved experiencing a culture that is strong-willed and determined, yet so easy-going and genuinely happy. The adversities faced by the local Nepali people is what keeps them going day in day out, and the generosity of Westerners is a gift well and truly deserved.”
Rebekka, 2016
CREATING POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE
UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS
2023 NEW YEAR
In 2023, we return to Nepal with a unique New Year Expedition.
In partnership with the remote village of Bhalamchaur, we will deliver three local projects identified as community priorities by village leaders.
As a member of the Community Action team, you will have the flexibility to work across all three projects (Education, Construction and Organic Market Garden) and, for the first time, the flexibility to choose your ideal expedition length: 2, 3 or 4 weeks.
3rd January 2023 – 17 January 2023
This expedition is of two weeks duration.
The team is limited to a maximum of 10 volunteers.
Multiple Community Action teams could operate on this Expedition if applications exceed this number.
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Transport in-country
-
Airport pick-up/drop-off
(in expedition window)
- Welcome & Farewell dinners
- Orientation sessions
- Nepali language class
- 24/7 in-country support
- Nepali Sirdar and Guides
- Entry to UNESCO World Heritage site Boudhanath Stupa
- Entry to UNESCO World Heritage site Pashupatinatha Temple
- Flights (including taxes)
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Medical preparation & testing
- Personal medication & supplies
- Personal gear and clothing
- Spending money
- Day 1
Our friendly Nepali staff will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and escort you to our Kathmandu base at the Hotel Thamel.
Once settled in, you can meet members of your team and Expedition staff and explore Kathmandu.
- Days 2 - 3
During our welcome and orientation sessions, you will be introduced to the Nepali language and culture and learn further details of your volunteer project. You will meet your team’s Nepali staff and Expedition partners in the evening at our Expedition Welcome dinner.
Practice your Nepali whilst picking up that last-minute item you may need in the streets of Thamel and experience the World Heritage sites of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.
- Day 4
It’s the big day. After an early start, you will spend the day travelling to your project site and receive a special welcome from your Nepali community and project partners.
- Days 5 - 11
Your project is underway.
- Day 12
It’s time to say goodbye to the community and head back into the Kathmandu valley.
- Days 13 - 14
Back in Thamel, this is your chance for last-minute shopping and exploring Kathmandu.
If you are keen on an Everest Sunrise flight, a visit to Monkey Temple or Durbar Square, want to learn how to make momos or dahl baht back home, or even the best massage before your flight, we can help point you in the right direction.
Say thank you and goodbye to all our Nepali staff, Expedition Leaders and fellow team members at our Farewell dinner on your last night in Nepal.
- Day 15
Our Nepali staff will arrange airport transport for your flight home.
*We take every care with planning our expeditions and projects.
However, this itinerary may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
EXPEDITION COSTS
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Registration
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$500^
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Project Fee
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$1,650*
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AMT Fee
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$350 per week
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Total
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$2,500
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Registration $500^
Project Fee $1,650*
AMT Fee $350 per week
Total $2,500
^A non-refundable Registration fee is payable on submitting your application.
*Your Project fee includes the cost of project materials and a community donation. This amount is listed separately on your invoice as a donation towards the project and may be tax deductible. Aussie Action Abroad Ltd is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
WHERE DO MY FEES GO?
Fee breakdown – Construction participant, 2019-2020 Expedition
3rd January 2023 – 23 January 2023
This expedition is of three weeks duration.
The team is limited to a maximum of 10 volunteers.
Multiple Community Action teams could operate on this Expedition if applications exceed this number.
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Transport in-country
-
Airport pick-up/drop-off
(in expedition window) - Welcome & Farewell dinners
- Orientation sessions
- Nepali language class
- Trekking Permits and TIMS Registration
- 24/7 in-country support
- Nepali Sirdar and Guides
- Entry to UNESCO World Heritage site Boudhanath Stupa
- Entry to UNESCO World Heritage site Pashupatinatha Temple
- Flights (including taxes)
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Medical preparation & testing
- Personal medication & supplies
- Personal gear and clothing
- Spending money
- Day 1
Our friendly Nepali staff will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and escort you to our Kathmandu base at the Hotel Thamel.
Once settled in, you can meet members of your team and Expedition staff and explore Kathmandu.
- Days 2 - 3
During our welcome and orientation sessions, you will be introduced to the Nepali language and culture and learn further details of your volunteer project. You will meet your team’s Nepali staff and Expedition partners in the evening at our Expedition Welcome dinner.
Practice your Nepali whilst picking up that last-minute item you may need in the streets of Thamel and experience the World Heritage sites of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.
- Day 4
It’s the big day. After an early start, you will spend the day travelling to your project site and receive a special welcome from your Nepali community and project partners.
- Days 5 - 13
Your project commences.
- Days 14 - 17
A mini-trek is just the thing! A taster of trekking in Nepal, you could be walking part of a world-famous route or heading off the tourist path exploring remote villages and mountains.
- Day 18
It’s time to say goodbye to the community and head back into the Kathmandu valley.
- Days 19 - 20
Back in Thamel, this is your chance for last-minute shopping and exploring Kathmandu.
If you are keen on an Everest Sunrise flight, a visit to Monkey Temple or Durbar Square, want to learn how to make momos or dahl baht back home, or even the best massage before your flight, we can help point you in the right direction.
Say thank you and goodbye to all our Nepali staff, Expedition Leaders and fellow team members at our Farewell dinner on your last night in Nepal.
- Day 21
Our Nepali staff will arrange airport transport for your flight home.
*We take every care with planning our expeditions and projects.
However, this itinerary may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
EXPEDITION COSTS
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Registration
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$500^
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Project Fee
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$2,010*
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AMT Fee
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$330 per week
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Total
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$3,500
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Registration $500^
Project Fee $2,010*
AMT Fee $330 per week
Total $3,500
^A non-refundable Registration fee is payable on submitting your application.
*Your Project fee includes the cost of project materials and a community donation. This amount is listed separately on your invoice as a donation towards the project and may be tax deductible. Aussie Action Abroad Ltd is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
WHERE DO MY FEES GO?
Fee breakdown – Construction participant, 2019-2020 Expedition
3rd January 2023 – 30 January 2023
This expedition is of four weeks duration.
The team is limited to a maximum of 10 volunteers.
Multiple Community Action teams could operate on this Expedition if applications exceed this number.
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Transport in-country
-
Airport pick-up/drop-off
(in expedition window) - Welcome & Farewell dinners
- Orientation sessions
- Nepali language class
- Trekking Permits and TIMS Registration
- 24/7 in-country support
- Nepali Sirdar and Guides
- Entry to UNESCO World Heritage site Boudhanath Stupa
- Entry to UNESCO World Heritage site Pashupatinatha Temple
- Entry to UNESCO World Heritage site Bhakatpur
- Flights (including taxes)
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Medical preparation & testing
- Personal medication & supplies
- Personal gear and clothing
- Spending money
- Day 1
Our friendly Nepali staff will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and escort you to our Kathmandu base at the Hotel Thamel.
Once settled in, you can meet members of your team and Expedition staff and explore Kathmandu.
- Days 2 - 3
During our welcome and orientation sessions, you will be introduced to the Nepali language and culture and learn further details of your volunteer project. You will meet your team’s Nepali staff and Expedition partners in the evening at our Expedition Welcome dinner.
Practice your Nepali whilst picking up that last-minute item you may need in the streets of Thamel and experience the World Heritage sites of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.
- Day 4
It’s the big day. After an early start, you will spend the day travelling to your project site and receive a special welcome from your Nepali community and project partners.
- Days 5 - 13
Your project commences.
- Days 14 - 17
A mini-trek is just the thing! A taster of trekking in Nepal, you could be walking part of a world-famous route or heading off the tourist path exploring remote villages and mountains.
- Days 18 - 22
Back in the community, you are in the final stages of your project.
- Day 23
Heading back into the Kathmandu valley, you will stay in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bhaktapur City.
- Days 24 - 25
Explore the fantastic city of Bhakaptur, its temples, crafts and artwork before trying the unique cuisine of the Newari people.
- Days 26 -27
Heading back to Thamel, this is your chance for last-minute shopping and exploring Kathmandu.
If you are keen on an Everest Sunrise flight, a visit to Monkey Temple or Durbar Square, want to learn how to make momos or dahl baht back home, or even the best massage before your flight, we can help point you in the right direction.
Say thank you and goodbye to all our Nepali staff, Expedition Leaders and fellow team members at our Farewell dinner on your last night in Nepal
- Day 28
Our Nepali staff will arrange airport transport for your flight home.
*We take every care with planning our expeditions and projects.
However, this itinerary may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
EXPEDITION COSTS
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Registration
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$500^
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Project Fee
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$2,300*
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AMT Fee
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$325 per week
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Total
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$4,100
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Registration $500^
Project Fee $2,300*
AMT Fee $325 per week
Total $4,100
^A non-refundable Registration fee is payable on submitting your application.
*Your Project fee includes the cost of project materials and a community donation. This amount is listed separately on your invoice as a donation towards the project and may be tax deductible. Aussie Action Abroad Ltd is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
WHERE DO MY FEES GO?
Fee breakdown – Construction participant, 2019-2020 Expedition
OTHER PROJECT OPTIONS
