Ruma Village in Western Nepal is a remote mountain community where few foreigners have ever been. In 2024, a brand-new medical post was established here, now serving both the people of Ruma and those from surrounding areas who come with a wide range of health concerns. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to put your skills to use in a setting with minimal Western influence and to learn directly about the Nepalese way of life.
The village is absolutely stunning. Nestled at the foot of Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest mountain, it offers a backdrop as inspiring as the work itself.
You’ll assist in all aspects of healthcare at the medical post, with far more freedom and flexibility than you’d typically experience in a city hospital. Outside of work, there’s plenty to explore: incredible hiking trails nearby, opportunities to learn Nepali, or even try your hand at traditional crafts, such as churning butter and knitting using natural materials.
You’ll usually wake around 7am, where your hosts will have fresh bread and tea waiting for you. By 8:30, you’ll walk five minutes to the medical post to support the doctor with whatever is needed that day. Keep in mind that no two days are the same! At 11am, it’s time for a hearty lunch of traditional dal bhat (rice and lentil soup). Your workday finishes around 2:30pm, leaving the afternoon free for hiking, relaxing, or connecting with the locals. Dinner is another round of dal bhat at 6pm, shared with your host family.
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De organisatie Vrijwillig Wereldwijd is erg behulpzaam, goed bereikbaar en proberen zo snel mogelijk al je vragen te beantwoorden. Hetzelfde geldt voor de contactpersoon in Nepal.
Judith in Nepal
Word vandaag nog vrijwilliger en laat je hart veroveren door de magie van Nepal zoals mijn hart ook is veroverd 🇳🇵
Emma vrijwilliger in Nepal
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