Interpretation

Hereafter, in this page, 'You' and 'Your' refers to  prospective volunteers who are applying for volunteering programmes at Sailung TriNetra.  The word ‘SVP’ refer to the ‘Sailung TriNetra Volunteering Programme’ and the words ‘we', 'us' and 'our' refer to Sailung TriNetra.

Terms and Conditions

While applying for our volunteer programme, you must accept the terms and condition applied by Sailung TriNetra. By accepting our Terms and Conditions on the web site and/or signing the Sailung TriNetra Volunteering Programme Application Form, you agree to be bound by it's terms. Every reasonable effort has been made to describe our volunteering programme and to provide the services as described. Neither we can be held responsible for any changes that become known after the document was produced (up-to-date information can be found on the website), nor can we accept liability for happenings outside our reasonable control. We undertake to advise you of any material changes known to us prior to your departure.

Fee

Volunteering at Sailung TriNetra is free of cost. We do not charge any amount to our volunteers. But any kind of donation/contribution to the organization will be highly appreciated. However, volunteers are required to cover up their own expense such as, visa, air ticket, accommodation, food, transport etc. We do not provide any financial support to our volunteers.

Accommodation

 While you are in Kathmandu, we can suggest hotel accommodation as per your requirement. During your placement for SVP, accommodation. will be provided with a family in one of the villages. It is important to realise that the bathroom/toilet facilities as well as general standards of hygiene will be in accordance with local standards. These facilities and standards will be  very basic. You may wish to bring your own sleeping bag for comfort.

Food

It is your responsibility to cover your own food expenses or pay a reasonable amount to your host family for accommodation and food. We will suggest a reasonable amount to you.  Where meals are provided, they will be of a suitable quality by local standards. You wish to supplement your diet with other foods/or vitamin supplements.

Collection from the Airport

Upon receipt of your flight details, if you require we can  pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Kathmandu. Also please note, we are not permitted to enter the arrivals hall of the airport so we will meet you just outside with a name plate. The area is not big and it should be easy to find each other.

Travel Insurance

You will need to take out your own insurance for the period of your placement. You are responsible for ensuring the amount and type of cover is sufficient and appropriate for the nature and location of your placement.

We advise you to have adequate travel insurance, however, if you choose not to do so, please remember that we accept no responsibility.

Problems during your Placement

You should be able to tackle any problems that may arise during your placement; however, in the event that you experience any difficulties, your coordinator will be available and will do his/her best to assist you. He/she may also be able to provide practical help should you need to return to your country of abode before completion of your volunteering period as a result of illness or other personal reasons.

 The nature of your placement is that you are required to show a high level of independence, flexibility and initiative in dealing with problems yourself as they arise. Your coordinator will take all reasonable steps to arrange a safe placement with a consistent level of work throughout, but as neither we nor your coordinator have any direct control over your placement we/your coordinator cannot guarantee your level of work. You are responsible for taking all common sense steps as an independent volunteer to protect your safety on a day to day basis.

Your Obligations

You must comply with any reasonable request by your placement coordinator. You must not enter into any direct negotiations or controversial arrangements for employment during your placement.

You must take care of and be responsible for any materials provided for your use during your volunteer programme, you are responsible for any damage or loss you cause to such materials (directly or through neglect) and you must return them as they were after the completion of volunteering programme.  You must behave appropriately in accordance with locally accepted behavior and custom during your placement.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel your programme, you are asked to inform us in advance, so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Program Dates

Dates of your program will be fixed as per your convenient as soon as you confirmed your arrival dates. When you required you may leave your placement early with agreement but your host family will not refund you any amount that you paid in advance. When your placement is over you must leave your host family's residence. You are requested to complete your task (course) before you leave your placement.

Disclaimer

Sailung TriNetra reserves the right to make any changes to these  terms and condition at any time with/without prior notice.

Signature

I have read Sailung TriNetra’s general terms and conditions included with this application and agree to my participation on a Sailung TriNetra Volunteer Program (SVP).