Description

Depending on interests and qualifications, volunteers will have the opportunity to work in one of six community programs: primary education, orphanage work, medicine, construction, elderly care, and women rehabilitation. All facilities rely heavily on the help of international volunteers.

Highlights

Kandy is home to a host of incredible attractions and activities. Check out holy buddhist shrines such as the Temple of the Tooth and the Temple of the Gadaladenia. Meander through the exquisite Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Peruse ancient temple paintings, jewelry, statues, and masks at Waruna Antiques. Explore the Garrison Cemetery and Horton Plains National Park. Why not try out Buddhist meditation? Explore beyond Kandy as well; Sri Lanka has much to offer! Hit the sandy, white beaches on the coast, trek through the lush valleys and mountains, or relax by one of Sri Lanka's many scenic waterfalls.

Qualifications

* Min age 18
* Good level of English
* Motivation to work with children or adults and meet new cultures
* Full travel & medical insurance
* Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

505 for 1 week, 175 for each extra week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Home-stay
* Food: 3 meals a day, 2 meals per day during the weekend.
* Airport pickup: Included on arrival when working for 2 weeks or more
* Orientation kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
* Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers are generally open minded world-travelers looking to give back to the place where they are traveling.

Age Range

18-70

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 5-10

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005