Drug Awareness - Volunteer and internship programs
Volunteer and internship programs with MAYA NEPAL
About 3.3 million people die from alcohol-related causes every year and over 29 million persons have drug use disorders.
Maya Nepal Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center is a non-governmental and non-profit organization operating in Nepal. The center provides preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for those in need across the country.
Maya Nepal has helped a large number of alcohol and drug addicts who have expressed the willingness to quit addiction but could not cover the entire cost of a treatment and rehabilitation program on their own. Through their different programs, Maya Nepal provides access to high quality services focused on recovery, offers safe shelters to the underprivileged alcoholics and drug addicts, advocates against the violation of their human rights and raises public awareness about addiction to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Please note that the volunteer/intern's work is based upon his/her area(s) of expertise and the needs of the rehabilitation center. Therefore, we only accept qualified volunteers/interns.
Maya Nepal provides short-term medical and psychological care to drug and alcohol addicts and people living with HIV (PLHAs). Most of the patients staying at their centers remain there for about 1 month at a time. Mostly PLHAs who are starting TB or HIV treatments stay there until they are fully adapted to their new regimen. Generally after initiating an ARV treatment, PLHAs are able to lead a normal lifestyle; however, they still need different forms of support.
Currently, Maya Nepal runs 2 centers in the country... But they are looking to expand!
Maya Nepal provides individual/couple/family counseling, bereavement and adherence counseling, drug dependence counseling and support to those in need across the country. They also provide support for medication, transportation and diagnostics.
Maya Nepal is also offering exclusive awareness programs for individuals, corporate sectors, and schools and colleges.
WHY MAYA NEPAL? - Maya Nepal has a huge heart. They welcome and help everyone without exception. - Maya Nepal is dedicated to eliminating drug abuse and drug addiction through drug rehab, drug information and drug education all over Nepal. - Maya Nepal is committed to its patients. - Maya Nepal works with experts and has full life skills based programs. - Maya Nepal’s values are honesty, integrity and dignity, and its mission is to prepare each patient for a successful drug free life. |
PRICES
- This volunteer placement is free of charge.
- However, an internship placement costs $100 per month (supervision fees and mentor/ teacher during the internship).
Residential accommodation at Maya Nepal can be provided. It only costs $100 per month.
Volunteers/ interns must pay directly Maya Nepal for accommodation and meals (and internship placement fee if applicable).
Note: Accommodation at hostel or hotel is also available upon request.
Because “ethical behaviour is doing what is morally right”, we only allow professionals or students with at least 2 years’ experience on our medical projects & internship programs.
Volunteers requirements (professionals only):
- An AA or BA degree in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, life coaching or related is required.
- A minimum of two years' counseling experience.
- The ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Respect the values and aims of the local community.
- Be committed and reliable.
- Able to communicate effectively with youth and parents while building relationships.
- Able to work independently.
- Proof of vulnerable sector/ criminal record check.
- Assume personal and professional responsibilities for all activities and actions.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Utilize a courteous, enthusiastic and open-minded approach to policies and procedures within the center.
Interns requirements:
- Actively working toward a degree in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, life coaching or related with an emphasis in Substance Abuse Counseling through an approved college, university or institute.
- Adhere to the center work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional behavior.
- Adhere to the center rules and policies governing the observation of confidentiality.
- Assume personal and professional responsibilities for all activities and actions.
- Utilize a courteous, enthusiastic, open-minded, and critical approach to policies and procedures within the center.
- Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to your assignment.
- Be consistent and punctual in the submission of all project assignments.
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- Respect the values and aims of the local community.
- Be committed and reliable.
- Able to communicate effectively with youth and parents while building relationships.
- Proof of vulnerable sector/ criminal record check.
- Good interpersonal skills.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL GUIDELINES:
For all our medical projects (Medical Volunteering Projects, Medical Tours, Pharmacy Projects, Psychology Support Projects, Alcohol & Drug Counseling, Crisis and Trauma Counseling, Disabled Care & Support, Osteopathy Projects, and all our Medical internships), we only accept qualified volunteers and interns. We require a CV, a cover letter expressing your motivations, a higher education degree certificate’s copy (or proof of enrollment in a degree programme in a graduate school if you are an intern), a criminal record check (background check or letter from your country or state indicating that your records are clear from any illegal activities), a passport size photo and a passport copy. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for a Skype interview.
