Verified Child Safeguarding Standards

Focus Area: Saptari District, Madhesh Province
Public Document Library

Resources & Policies

Access our official volunteer handbooks, pre-departure preparation guidelines, child safeguarding frameworks, and institutional partnership information.

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Preparation 24 Pages – PDF Document

Volunteer Handbook & Placement Guide

Comprehensive guide covering day-to-day life in Nepal, classroom etiquette, cultural norms, lesson planning tips, and village communications.

Executive Summary:

Details packing checklists, Nepali phrase basics, cultural sensitivity guidelines, classroom routines, and host family protocols.

Preparation 18 Pages – PDF Guide

Pre-Departure, Visa & Health Guide

Essential information on tourist visas, recommended vaccinations, emergency contacts, local SIM card setup, and airport arrival procedures.

Executive Summary:

Step-by-step visa-on-arrival instructions for Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu), flight booking recommendations, and packing advice.

Policy 12 Pages – Official Policy

TEN Volunteer Code of Conduct

Standards of professionalism, community respect, alcohol/substance prohibitions, dress codes for educational settings, and ethical representation.

Executive Summary:

All volunteers and interns commit to upholding community trust, non-discrimination, punctuality, and cultural modesty during their stay.

Policy 16 Pages – Official Framework

Child Safeguarding & Protection Policy

Mandatory international standard child protection framework, screening requirements, one-on-one interaction limits, photography rules, and incident reporting.

Executive Summary:

Our public safeguarding framework outlining screening procedures, mandatory reporting paths, zero tolerance for exploitation, and child dignity guarantees.

Agreement 8 Pages – Legal Framework

Volunteer Agreement & Liability Waiver

Formal agreement detailing volunteer responsibilities, TEN support commitments, dispute resolution, and insurance requirements.

Executive Summary:

Clarifies the reciprocal obligations between TEN, host schools, host families, and international participants.

Partnership 14 Pages – Institutional Pack

School & University Partnership Information Pack

Information for Nepali government and community schools seeking volunteer support, and international universities seeking accredited student placements.

Executive Summary:

Explains needs-assessment criteria, supervision commitments, academic evaluation frameworks, and institutional collaboration processes.