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Teaching IT in Sri Lanka with Projects Abroad

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Based in a tiny village on the coast near Wadduwa in the rural setting of Mawala, volunteers work in an IT center set up by Projects Abroad. Children come from miles around to take classes on the course we have established there. We have recently converted two bedrooms at the center into an English Classroom and a small IT classroom with five more computers. Teaching IT is also available in some s...

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Program Highlights

Volunteers are needed to help teach very basic computer programs like Word and Excel.

This IT Project is suited to volunteers of all abilities; you don't need to be a computer whiz to be helpful.

By sharing their knowledge of IT with students and teachers alike, volunteers increase the prospects of each individual they help.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Rural Areas, Sri Lanka
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Computer Training
  • Teaching
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Study Abroad ProgramInnovative Volunteer Abroad Program 2023 FinalistTop Rated Notable Mentions 2022Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022Notable Mention 2021 - High School Abroad

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Sri Lanka

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Computer Training
  • Teaching

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

This Program is also open to Couples, Families

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Letters of Reference
    • Written Application

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    Based in a tiny village on the coast near Wadduwa in the rural setting of Mawala, volunteers work in an IT center set up by Projects Abroad. Children come from miles around to take classes on the course we have established there. We have recently converted two bedrooms at the center into an English Classroom and a small IT classroom with five more computers. Teaching IT is also available in some schools along the southwest coast, in Panadura and Negombo. Volunteers working at these schools have the option of teaching a variety of subjects in addition to IT. Many people in this part of Sri Lanka have never used a computer before and helping them become computer-literate is invaluable for their future education and job prospects. Volunteers who wish teach IT should have a reasonable worki...

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