Teach Basic English or German & Join a Language Exchange

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Das Erlebnis

At our peaceful home in rural Thalawa, near Anuradhapura, we welcome volunteers who want to share knowledge, culture, and language. Your time here will be simple, meaningful, and full of local life.

You’ll help with:

Teaching basic English to local children (about 1–2 hours a day, if children are available)
Language exchange with our family (we’ll teach you Sinhala, and you can help us with English)

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Was Sie anbieten

18 Stunden Hilfe pro Woche

Sprachunterricht: Unterrichte eine Sprache für den Host, Gäste oder lokale Gemeinschaften.

Zusätzliche Gebühr erforderlich

Betrag: US$ 10 Pro Tag

Gebühr bezahlt für: Vorteile für Reisende und Materialien für Freiwilligenaktivitäten

Beschreibung: As a host living in a rural village, I do my best to create a meaningful and relaxing environment for volunteers. To continue offering fresh food, clean rooms, and a family-like experience, I kindly ask for a $10/day contribution. It helps us both — I can provide better care, and you’ll enjoy a full cultural immersion, not just a free bed.

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Was Sie bekommen

3 freie Tage pro Woche

Privatzimmer: Du bekommst ein Bett in einem privaten Zimmer. Mit anderen Worten, ein Zimmer nur für dich.

Mittagessen: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Mittagessen an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Abendessen: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Abendessen an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Rabatte auf Touren: Erhalte Rabatte für Touren und Ausflüge in der Stadt.

Kostenlose Wäsche: Du kannst unseren Waschraum frei nutzen.

Kostenlose Touren: Wir nehmen dich mit auf Touren und Fahrten durch die Stadt. Kostenlos!

Fahrräder zur Verfügung: Du kannst unsere Fahrräder jederzeit nutzen.

Sprachunterricht: Nimm an kostenlosen Sprachkursen bei uns teil.

Nutze unsere ausgestattete Küche: Nutze gerne unsere Küche und bereite dein eigenes leckeres Essen zu.

Grundlegender Internetzugang: Internet mit Grundgeschwindigkeit, damit du remote arbeiten kannst

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Anforderungen

Mittelstufe Englisch oder Mittelstufe Deutsch

Zwischen 18 und 50 Jahre alt

Empfängt Einzelreisende, Paare und Partner von Freiwilligen

Nicht aus Sri Lanka stammen

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Was nicht inbegriffen ist

Flüge, Reiseversicherung, interne Transportmittel und Visum

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Programmdetails

We welcome friendly, open-minded travelers to join us in Mahabellankadawala, Thalawa, near Anuradhapura. This is a peaceful countryside village where you can experience authentic Sri Lankan life while helping us with language exchange (English or German).

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Aktivitäten & Schichten

⏰ Working hours: Around 3–4 hours per day

🗓️ Working days: 5 days a week (2 days off – flexible)

🕗 Suggested schedule:

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Light farming or outdoor work

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Language practice or English teaching

Afternoon: Free time to relax, explore the village, or help with creative tasks

Shifts are flexible based on weather and your strengths — we value your help, not strict hours!



you can help with a mix of the following tasks, depending on the day:

🗣️ Language exchange (English or German) with our family and neighbors
👧 Teaching basic English to local children (if available)
🌱 Farming help – watering, planting, weeding, harvesting
🧹 Household chores – cleaning common areas, helping in the kitchen

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Regeln

To ensure a safe, respectful, and meaningful experience for both our volunteers and children, we kindly ask all volunteers to follow these simple rules:
1. Respect the Children and Staff

Treat every child with kindness, patience, and dignity

Respect local staff, teachers, and house mothers at all times

2. Dress Modestly and Appropriately

Please wear modest clothing, especially when working with children

Shoulders and knees should be covered (no crop tops or short shorts)

3. Be Punctual and Responsible

Attend all scheduled activities on time

Inform us in advance if you are sick or cannot attend a session

4. No Physical Punishment or Aggressive Behavior

Physical punishment or yelling is strictly forbidden

Always use positive reinforcement and gentle guidance

5. Respect Privacy and Sensitivity

Do not take photos of children without permission

Do not share personal details about the children on social media

6. No Alcohol, Drugs, or Smoking on Premises

Smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs is not allowed at the homestay or children’s home

7. Build Healthy Boundaries

Be friendly and supportive, but maintain appropriate boundaries

Avoid favoritism or overly personal relationships with any one child

8. Ask When in Doubt

If you're unsure about anything, just ask us—we’re here to support you

Always communicate openly and respectfully with the Akuratatha team

9. Keep the Place Clean and Orderly

Please help keep your living space and shared areas tidy

Respect the home and treat it as your own

10. Be Present and Enjoy the Experience

Limit phone use during activities

Engage fully, learn from the culture, and enjoy this special journey