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Strengthening Communities Together in Sri Lanka

The experience

Join us in strengthening Sri Lankan communities through meaningful volunteer work. Teach English, support local schools, and engage in impactful social projects that empower youth and families. Whether you're sharing skills in classrooms or contributing to community development initiatives, your efforts create lasting change. Experience authentic cultural exchange while making a real difference in villages and towns across this beautiful island.

What you offer

12 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 35 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteer programs charge fees to cover accommodation, meals, training, supervision, insurance, and administrative costs. These expenses are real even though volunteers work for free.

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Sri Lanka

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join us in strengthening Sri Lankan communities through teaching and social projects. Volunteers work in schools teaching English, support youth programs, and engage in community development initiatives. Experience authentic cultural immersion while living with the local family, sharing meals and traditions. We provide full orientation, accommodation, meals, and ongoing support. No teaching experience needed. Just enthusiasm and commitment. Flexible 1 to 4 weeks placements available year round.

Activities & Shift

Work just 4 days weekly (8-11am, 12 hours total) in schools and community programs, with 3 days off for sightseeing and leisure. Enjoy home-cooked meals at 7am, 12:30pm, and 7pm. Experience cultural immersion with local families, weekly city tours on Mondays, and time to explore Sri Lanka. Full support provided.

Rules

No drugs or smoking in accommodations and workplaces
Respect colleagues, host families, and community members
No offensive language or inappropriate behavior
Wear proper, modest attire on workdays (shoulders and knees covered)
Be punctual for meals, work, and activities
Respect local customs and religious sites
No alcohol before or during work hours
Keep accommodations clean and tidy
Follow safety guidelines and house rules
Maintain professional conduct with students and communities

Violations may result in program removal without refund.