Description

Volunteers joining this program teach English to adorable Buddhist Monks. The monks are in the age group of 7-18 years. Volunteers work in a temple/school for Buddhist Monks in the coastal city of Galle, located in southern Sri Lanka. Volunteers will teach for about 5 hours in a day and will have weekends off.

You can start teaching the basics of the language and help them in learning short simple terms first. The young monks are delighted if they are able to learn a simple, short sentence which enables them to understand English speaking people and express themselves in the same language.

You are welcome to bring your own teaching materials for the project as the temple schools do not provide many teaching materials for the monks.

By teaching English to the young monks you will also get an opportunity to gain knowledge about the Buddhist culture and customs in Sri Lanka.

Highlights

* Project Location
The project placement is located in the coastal city of Galle in southern Sri Lanka. Galle is one of the most popular tourist areas of Sri Lanka. It is the main town in the most southerly part of the island. It is one of the best examples of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to have some discipline as the young monks lead a simple and disciplined life.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting 200 only!

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

* Airport Receive/ Transfer: Our representative will greet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel/placement/home stay.
* Orientation: A day long orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc. Each participant will be provided with a local Map of the city.
* Lodging: Almost all placements have residential accommodation arrangements, however if that is not available volunteers will be staying with a local welcoming and educated family or in a guest house nearby.
* Food: 3 local meals will be provided in this project.
* Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive travel and medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. Please find details here.
* In-Country travel assistance: If participants like to travel around, we provide with full support for bookings & arrangements to travel within Vietnam.
* In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff.
* Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by email which will have all vital information about your program.
* Cost and Start Dates: We have programs running throughout the year for your convenience; please check start dates by emailing us.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Education
• English Teaching

Age Range

17 - 50

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006