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Help Build Futures: Teach English/French to Sri Lankans!

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The experience

Join us as an English/French teacher in beautiful Sri Lanka! We're seeking an enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a positive impact by providing language lessons to local hosts. In this role, you'll lead individual sessions, engage in conversations, and help build confidence in their English or French skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Sri Lankan culture while making a meaningful difference. We’d love to welcome you

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

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

What you get

1 day off per week

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

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

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

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent French

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

Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

European Union Passport

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our teaching program offers a unique opportunity to engage with Sri Lankan hosts through practical, hands-on language learning. This role focuses on building real-life conversational skills in English and French, specifically tailored to hospitality needs. Teachers will conduct individual classes, dedicating around 4 hours each day to dynamic activities that cover essential communication topics like:

Welcoming guests warmly and professionally
Guiding guests around the hostel, showcasing facilities and services
Assisting with price negotiation and explaining options clearly
Providing insider tips about the city, must-see attractions, and local dining spots
Classes will take place both within the hostel and around the city, as teachers accompany hosts on walks or join various activities.

Rules

The volunteer must give priority to the hostel guests during their stay and keep focus on the job is a must.