After-School support & education Volunteer in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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The experience

Come share your time and energy with local kids through free after-school classes for children from low-income families. You’ll help with English lessons, homework, reading, games, and creative activities that make learning fun and meaningful. You’ll stay in safe, clean housing near the project sites, enjoy home-cooked Sri Lankan meals, and have opportunities for cultural immersion and community connection.

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What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 15 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: Volunteers contribute 15 US per day to cover accommodation, meals, and transport to project placements.

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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.

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

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

This project offers free after-school classes for children in rural and estate communities whose families can’t afford private education. Many parents are daily wage earners with limited schooling, so the project creates a safe, supportive space where kids can learn, grow, and build confidence. Classes focus on English, reading, writing, creativity, and life skills, with volunteers and teachers making learning fun and inclusive.

What’s Included?
✅ 3 delicious meals a day
✅ Comfortable accommodation
✅ Daily transportation to project sites

🎉 Plus, every evening brings something special:
🔥 Barbecue Nights under the stars
🎬 Cozy Movie Nights with the team
👩‍🍳 Live Cooking Show Nights — learn & taste!
🌃 Rooftop Gatherings with music, stories & local culture
All this for just a small cost that goes directly into supporting the communities we serve. 🙌

We locate near different tourist attractions:
Ambuluwawa Tower
Nelligala International Buddhist Centre
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
Ceylon Tea Museum
Nagasthenna Waterfall

Hike areas:
Uragala Mountain Peak ඌරාගල
Kadugannawa Rock View and Rest Area

If this speaks to your heart — we’d love to have you on board🫶

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Activities & Shift

Daily activities include:

-Assisting local educators in English language learning, including speaking, reading, and writing.
-Supporting children with homework and creative learning activities.
-Helping organize educational games and life skills sessions that make learning enjoyable and interactive.
-Creating a safe, patient, and encouraging atmosphere where children can grow in confidence.

Volunteers usually work 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with weekends free for rest or local exploration. Activities are hands-on and may vary depending on community needs and ongoing projects.

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Rules

Be respectful, open-minded, and adaptable.
Attend orientation sessions and daily check-ins with the Serenity Lanka team.
Avoid alcohol or drug use during working hours or at project locations.
Dress modestly and appropriately for community settings.
Notify coordinators in advance if you are unable to attend a shift or activity.
Follow Serenity Lanka’s ethical volunteering and safety guidelines at all times