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In the beginning of 2007, we signed an agreement with people and places to become their local partners in Nepal. Since the start of 2008, we have started receiving volunteers at two project sites. Samata School, Boudha (read more about this opportunity here ) "people and places (www.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk)is based in the UK and has evolved from the recognition that many volunteer recruitment organisations are out of step with the needs of local communities and volunteers.people and places' commitments are our commitment to volunteers you will work with, not instead of, local people your skills will be matched to their needs you will know exactly where and how your money is used your work will be part of a sustainable programme our commitment to the community we will ensure that volunteer placements are beneficial, not exploitative our priority is to match community needs with volunteer skills we will ensure that local people will not subsidise volunteers our relationship is long-term and sustainable our commitment to volunteers and communities rewarding, challenging and safe experiences for volunteers and local people alike, where at least 80% of volunteers' funds are spent in the host country |
