Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement is Sri Lanka’s largest and most broadly embedded non-governmental community development organization. Its integrated and holistic approach to development based on people’s participation, self-reliance, and self-sustainability has reached over 15,000 underprivileged communities in Sri Lanka.
International Volunteer Programme
Sharing ideas and experiences with people from other countries is important to Sarvodaya. Whether you are a student intern, researcher, individual volunteer, or large group, we are more than happy to invite you to live and work in Sri Lanka for as long or as short as you desire.
Our International Unit staff are dedicated to coordinating mutually beneficial programs in conjunction with people from every nationality. These programs are designed based on discussions with the volunteer(s) regarding their interests or studies, and discussions with various Sarvodaya units and villages regarding their needs at the time of the visit.
From manual labour to clerical work to vocational training and childcare, Sarvodaya is a large and diverse organisation with many opportunities for you to lend your skills.
Individual International Volunteers
Please read the information below carefully, and should you wish to apply as a volunteer or intern, send a statement of interest and CV. Our staff will be happy to respond to your application and any questions you may have regarding your proposed visit to Sarvodaya.
University Groups / Group Volunteers
International University groups and other large groups can contact us with a proposal of their desired trip to Sri Lanka and we could tailor-make a programme that fits your needs.
Local Volunteers
Local Volunteers could get in touch with the Human Resources Unit of Sarvodaya to propose their interest in volunteering for projects and existing work of the Sarvodaya Movement.
