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Creative Impact: Arts, Photography, Language & Video for Kids ,2

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The experience

This is a wonderful chance for people who are enthusiastic about digital promotions to create a positive difference in our community. We are looking for volunteers who can Video Making/Maintain and update social media channels/Help with painting or decorating /administrative & kitchen helping at primary school in Sri Lanka and bring a positive change in our school.
Tuesday after school class
Saturday weekend end class

day off-Sunday & Monday

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

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

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 75 One time

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: Cover costs to fund our school,After confirming your stay with Worldpackers, we provide a free itinerary for volunteers to explore Sri Lanka with www.travevols.com.

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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.

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 24 and 40 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Sri Lanka

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

As a volunteer at KGIS we want you to have fun while you are working. Nisansala, the principal of the school, is very approachable and extremely caring. If you have any concerns or needs don’t be shy to communicate them.

Your main responsibility is being present throughout the school day , communicating with students and delivering activities help with week end classes, painting walls and helping to prepare meals . help with afternoon classes if Nisansala is engaged with other important tasks.

Tuesday after school class
Saturday weekend end class


Activities & Shift

Daily Routines
Morning:
• At around 8:10-8:15 am Teacher Ushari will start the song for morning prayer in front of the school building. Students shall stand quietly with their hands folded in front of them.
• Morning prayer is followed by the national anthem as well as the schools anthem. Students shall stand with their hands down.
• Teachers and Volunteers sing and “exercise” (which is really more dancing) together with the students. As of March 2024 we sing the following songs:
o Wheels on the bus
o If you happy and you know it
o Shake
Note: These songs can all be found downloaded on the school computer.

• Before heading to the classrooms, Volunteers wish a “Good morning” to the students and they sing the “Good morning song”
• Followed by a clapping rhythm. Ask Nisansala to show you the clap before your first day.

Rules

KGIS and Volunteer’s Room
 It is important that the Volunteer's Room and kitchen are kept tidy and clean. At times, you may need to share the space, and to ensure everyone's comfort, a certain level of tidiness is necessary, as well as respecting each other's space.
 We ask volunteers to maintain basic hygiene standards, which include showering and brushing their teeth daily, using deodorant, and regularly washing and changing clothes.
 Smoking is strictly prohibited inside or around any KGIS facilities. Please understand that we are located within a school.

If you don’t feel like this is a good fit and would like to pursue other opportunities, it is completely understandable. We just ask for at least 2 days' notice before leaving. This allows us time to plan and get new volunteers if needed