Description

Volunteer at an orphanage in Sri Lanka - Volunteers in this program work in orphanages assisting children with various activities including games, sports, teaching, hygiene & education. You will also assist the local staff with helping them in administration work wherever possible. You can also get involved in arts & craft activities for children and organizing short trips to local destinations with the children.

The Orphanages house around 50 children who are in the age group of 1 -12 years. The children are the ones who are been left alone by their parents (mothers) and some are those whose parents were lost by the disastrous TSUNAMI in 2004 which has effected most of the Sri Lankans who were living beside the coast and coastal areas.

Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. Your little help at an orphanage can be of great significance for these children, helping to make their present secure and future promising. Volunteering at an orphanage is a truly fulfilling and enriching experience.

On a typical day, volunteers work for around 5-6 hrs in a day in the Orphanage placement. Weekends are free to travel and explore the historic city of Galle.

* 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.

Highlights

Affordable low cost volunteering option, while working with local community organizations!

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.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting at 200 only!

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

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 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

• Childcare/children
• Education
• English Teaching
• Orphans
• Youth
• Youth Development

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

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