Join our cultural exchange program and contribute to sustainable tourism while experiencing Himalayan hospitality
Write us you interests on yuksampalashomestay@gmail.com
Teaching Volunteer Opportunities
"Share your knowledge with local communities while learning about Himalayan wisdom traditions"
Community Teacher Volunteer
Exchange knowledge with local youth and adults in various subjects.
Available Teaching Areas:
- Computer Skills: Basic IT, website development, digital marketing
- Arts: Drawing, painting, photography
- Sports: Football, basketball, yoga instruction
- Unique Subjects: Environmental education, sustainable tourism, English conversation
- Vocational Skills: Handicrafts, organic farming, hospitality
Homestay Management Volunteer
Help local families manage their traditional homestays while learning about Sikkimese culture firsthand.
What You'll Do:
- Assist with guest check-ins and hospitality services
- Help maintain traditional Sikkimese homes
- Create cultural exchange activities for guests
- Document homestay operations for improvement
- Bridge communication between hosts and international guests
Traditional Cook Volunteer
Learn authentic Sikkimese cooking while helping prepare meals for community events and visitors.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in preparing traditional dishes like momo, thukpa, and gundruk
- Help organize cooking workshops for tourists
- Document recipes and cooking techniques
- Maintain kitchen garden with local herbs
- Support community meal programs during festivals
Creative Volunteer Opportunities
"Bring your artistic talents to enhance our community spaces while being inspired by Himalayan beauty"
Interior Design Volunteer
Help preserve traditional aesthetics while making functional improvements to community spaces.
What You'll Do:
- Design culturally appropriate interiors for homestays
- Create decorative elements using local materials
- Help organize spaces for community use
- Document traditional design elements
- Train locals in basic interior maintenance
Gardener & Painter Volunteers
Help maintain and beautify community spaces while working with Himalayan flora.
What You'll Do:
- Maintain traditional kitchen gardens
- Create murals depicting local culture
- Restore traditional woodwork and paintings
- Help with landscaping projects
- Document local plant species
