Like all of our projects there is a minimum age requirement of 18. An interest in Buddhism would be an advantage as volunteers work with local people, often in the temples, giving a fascinating insight into another culture. More than anything, a flexible, open mind and a sensitivity towards local cultural values are essential.
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Temples, schools and an orphanage near Kandy -
In the beautiful hill region of Kandy we are working in various rural Buddhist temples. These temples provide not only a place to worship but also a community centre. In Manikhinna, Digana, Sarasavigama and Ranawane, volunteers work in pre-schools and primary education while in Pilimathalawa, volunteers offer primary school and adult education classes involving many of the monks. Volunteers also help out at Bowalawatte School and a Buddhist orphanage at Sarana Savena.
Schools on the south coast -
Helping students regain some normality in their lives after the devastating 2004 tsunami has been the main focus of the work in this area. Current projects involve work in primary schools on the south west coast....
Please be prepared for relatively basic living conditions. You will be staying with local families in the village itself. All volunteers will have a private room, and access to a shared bathroom. The houses all have running water (not hot), electricity, showers etc. Three meals a day will be provided by your host family (vegetarians can easily be catered for) – food will be nutritious, but basic. Be prepared to wash your clothes by hand!
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Join a rural community in Central Sri Lanka, close to one of the country's largest National Parks. Assist the work of Horizon Lanka and teach children who otherwise would not have the opportunity to develop their academic skills. Assist the local teacher with activities ranging from teaching English to children between the ages of 5 - 16 years old, training the village football team, to assisting Horizon Lanka in its fundraising efforts. Live with a local family in the village to allow for complete cultural immersion. Horizon Lanka is based in the village of Mahavilachchiya which is about one hour by car north of Anuradhapura. The village borders one of Sri Lanka's largest national parks. For such a small island Sri Lanka has many riches that continue to lure travelers. There are waterfalls, beaches, excellent bird watching, fascinating culture, jungle and national parks in abundance.
No formal teacher training is required as each volunteer will be supported by the project managers and / or existing volunteers. You should be enthusiastic, outgoing, able to work independently and enjoy working with young people. A background in teaching, fundraising, marketing or computing would be a bonus, but are not necessary. Please note that Mahavilachchiya is a small community so evenings during the week tend to be quiet.
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What kind of skills you need to go on this type of project:
Volunteers teaching in Sri Lanka should have a genuine love of children and young people, and an interest in education. Although you do not require any special skills, any experience working with children or young people would be valuable. Volunteers must be able to use their initiative and be motivated to work without guidance. Volunteers should be patient, hard-working, resourceful and imaginative.
Your role as a volunteer:
You may become involved in teaching English through a variety of methods, including formal learning using textbooks, conversation classes, games and songs. Some of the projects have the opportunity to teach IT skills alongside English, or as a method of practising English. There may be the opportunity to become involved with drama or debates, and you might be asked to provide homework support for the children. You may also be required to help develop English teaching resources or improve the language skills of the permanent English teachers.
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Teachers are needed near Colombo and Kandy at government schools and community centres. Teach English to adults and children, play games, debate and role play. There are also sports, drama, music and informal evening lessons. Enjoy meals with your host family or with other volunteers staying at your project, plus shopping trips and social outings. April, August and December are festival months, so be prepared for breaks from your teaching work. i-to-i TEFL training is included to prepare you for teaching English in Sri Lanka.
In Sri Lanka, we work with a range of different teaching projects, most of which are based around Colombo, although there are also a few located near to Kandy. Teach English in Sri Lanka and you could be working with children aged from 7-18 at government schools. We also work with some umbrella organisations which support clusters of projects in the Colombo area. These organisations run various initiatives for young people or for the poorest people in Sri Lanka, including formal and informal English lessons, social activities and youth camps....
Volunteer in Sri Lanka and you may become involved in a variety of activities, including teaching English, fundraising, organising projects and workshops, and collecting data about Tsunami-affected families. Your schedule will be flexible and will depend on the needs of the project. You may be asked to provide general assistance to the project coordinator, and you may occasionally be required to help out with office administration.
Your help is needed for humanitarian work in Sri Lanka at a range of worthwhile projects which fall under the care of a small NGO. Working primarily with children, you could assist orphaned and underprivileged youngsters, helping them to learn English and other life skills. The organisation also offers practical support for tsunami-affected families, helping them to restore their lives. The NGO is based in Colombo, but the organisation covers a range of projects located on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka, from Wadduwa to Tangalle.
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Volunteer in Sri Lanka and marvel at the The jewel of the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is small but full of beautiful historical and religious sites as well as lush hill country and stretches of fabulous beach.
Sri Lanka was devastated by the recent Tsunami, and i-to-i volunteers are doing hands-on relief work to help the island and its people recover. We've added a new community development volunteer project in Colombo, and your help is urgently needed at refugee and outreach centres. The warm smiles and acceptance of adults and children alike will make any placement here worthwhile.
Sri Lanka is a pearl dropped into the Indian Ocean, situated slightly off the south east coast of India. Rolling plains at its shoreline grow to the tea plantations and finally to the hills of Piduruthalagala, where tropical forests flourish with indigenous wildlife.
If it’s city life you want, Colombo will certainly awaken your senses. Our media projects offer budding journalists good stories and inspiration in the chaos of a metropolis sprawling with markets and overrun by rickshaws and cows. Sri Lanka’s pace is gentler than that of neighbouring India, but Colombo is in a world of its own.
Outside of the city in the hill-country, our overseas volunteers live in serene rural villages, away from the bustle and noise. Here you could be taking part in valuable volunteer projects in schools, orphanages or animal sanctuaries...
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