Description

As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to experience and immerse yourself in a different culture, as well as a way of thought which will make you learn more about yourself. Undoubtedly you will face the day-to-day frustrations and challenges that are Sri Lanka but overall you'll be greeted by the warm Sri Lankan smile and hospitality, and struck by the sheer beauty of your surroundings.

Highlights

The Volunteer Project:

To help conserve and protect the sea turtles in Sri Lanka volunteers will help with cleaning, feeding and releasing the turtles as a way to increase their chances of survival. Turtles have many factors against them and need all the help they can to survive in the wild. You will assist in beach patrols ready for releasing baby turtles as well as caring for those who live at the center and cannot be released back into their natural habitat.

The community element of this program involves speaking English. Being able to speak English is considered as a way of upward mobility especially for women and children from underprivileged backgrounds in Sri Lanka. Tsunami affected areas are still below the poverty line and the government has stepped in to provide projects to women who can helped support their families income. One such project is to weave hats and bags and then sell them on to tourists. Your role is to help improve the communication skills of the women by speaking and teaching conversational English whilst weaving so that the local women can gain more confidence in their language skills which will hopefully help them in the future. Many volunteers find this an enjoyable task as they are learning a new skill at the same time as teaching a natural skill.

As well as helping to teach English to adults, you can also get involved teaching English in the afternoons to local children and assisting with a variety of activities including drawing, music, painting, singing and dancing. However big or little the activity, it is the interaction with English speaking volunteers that they will benefit from the most.

You will have at least two days off a week depending on your workload, giving you ample opportunity to explore Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,449.00

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's Included in the Program:

* Airport pick up and transfer upon arrival into Sri Lanka
* Breakfast and Dinner while on the project
* Detailed orientation
* Volunteer project
* On site project coordinator
* Free time to explore local area and assistance with planning independent excursions

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005