The sole purpose of the Project is to bring to Chilaw – Sri Lanka volunteers from around the world to come help the poor people of our village. We are a small nondiscriminatory and non religious organization. People with a variety of skills are welcome!
Whatever your age, from 17 to 70, we welcome you to come and help us. Whatever your skills, they can be used to alleviate suffering, improve learning, health, living conditions and the ability to earn a living, to enable children, some of whom are orphans, to have fun and bring comfort to the sick and lonely. The Volunteer Sri Lanka Project offers the opportunity for volunteers to work with children and adults in many different settings.
Projects
Here’s the standard list of volunteer assignments:
Teaching at a local primary school – mainly English conversation, reading, writing, mathematics, science, art, crafts and sports
Teaching at a local government school grade 1 to grade 11 (Age 6 - 16) – mainly English conversation, reading, writing, mathematics, science, art, crafts and sports
Teaching local children at the Temple or Church after school, during the holidays and at weekends
Building and renovation work at the Temple which has some subsidence in the buildings, unfinished buildings, poor drainage and flooding problems in the grounds – all of which would benefit from professional knowledge and practical skills to renovate and correct.
Any skills, including photography / computer are very useful to local people who will be able use them to earn a living, supplement existing income and improve their own home
Qualifications
The main qualification for any volunteer is a desire to help, a good heart, patience and a willingness to understand and accept cultural differences.
Age 17 -70
For teaching assignments in schools it is preferable that volunteers have teaching experience, but even those without qualifications may assist teachers in school and teach sports, music, arts and crafts, if they have those particular skills.
No qualifications are required for teaching and assisting children with homework, reading, writing, English language conversation etc. at the Temple / Church
Duration
A minimum period of 1 week to ensure that you have a worthwhile placement and a maximum period of 3 months
Cost
In US$ $150 per week per person (Accommodation and 3 meals per day are included in this fee / common computer / Free WiFi )
Highlights of Volunteering With Us
- Staying in a very comfortable home or family run hotel (Coco Village Hotel) and sharing the life of a lovely extended family
- Working with poor and disadvantaged Sri Lankans
- Enjoying delicious home cooked meals
- The knowledge, advice and assistance of Lahiru when planning your sightseeing tours
