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Community Development Facilitator in Deniyaya, Sri Lanka

The experience

The volunteer will have to help with rural farming women sharing experience and lesson learnt. Also the volunteer can gain good inter cultural knowledge and taste traditional food and beverages Also the volunteer can teach English language for disadvantaged children in the remote villages and the plantation sector.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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

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 Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

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

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Organic home gardening implemented by rural women is managed by MILKCOOP These women are most disadvantaged due to the climate change risk. The main purpose of this program is improving knowledge and skill on how to mitigate climate change risk and enhance the resilience.

Activities & Shift

Five days per week from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30.p.m. in the office and field with our staff guiding and sharing knowledge.