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Bring Love and Comfort to Elderly Women in Sri Lanka

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The experience

The Akuratatha Organization runs a small elders’ home in Akuressa, providing shelter and care for twelve elderly women who no longer have families to support them.
As a volunteer, you’ll play a meaningful role in improving their daily lives through emotional support, friendship, and small acts of service.

Your days may include sharing conversations, reading aloud, organizing games, singing, gardening, or simply spending quiet moments together.

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 175 Per week

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

Description: Volunteers contribute €140/week, covering air-conditioned rooms with king-size beds, all meals, and filtered drinking water. The fee includes airport transfers, local trips and picnics, and a donation to support Akuratatha’s children’s home and community projects. This ensures comfort, cultural experiences, and meaningful impact during your stay.

What you get

5 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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner English

Between 19 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

Bring love, care, and companionship to elderly women living in a peaceful home in southern Sri Lanka. As a volunteer, you’ll brighten their days through conversation, small activities, and kindness — creating unforgettable memories while experiencing the warmth of Sri Lankan culture.

Activities & Shift

Activities:
Volunteers engage in a variety of meaningful tasks to support the elderly women and enrich their daily lives:

Companionship & conversation: Spend quality time talking, listening, and sharing stories.

Creative activities: Lead or assist with music, arts, crafts, games, and gardening.

Daily assistance: Help with light household tasks, meal support, and mobility.

Special events: Organize or support birthdays, festivals, or cultural celebrations.

Optional cross-program support: Assist at Akuratatha’s preschool or children’s home if interested.

Shifts / Working Hours:

4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week

Flexible schedule allowing volunteers to balance activities with free time

Morning and afternoon shifts generally allow for participation in multiple activities and some optional cultural excursions.

Volunteers can adjust hours in coordination with staff to suit personal strengths, energy levels, and project needs.

Summary:
The program offers a structured yet flexible schedule, giving volunteers consistent engagement with the residents while allowing time for cultural immersion, reflection, and rest.