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Join our school family in Sri Lanka! Spend 5 days helping young children learn English through fun games, songs, stories and interactive activities. No teaching experience is required, just patience, creativity and a love for children.
On Day 7, enjoy a special fishing adventure around beautiful Daduru Oya Dam, experiencing local nature and Sri Lankan culture. Come share your knowledge, make new friends and create unforgettable memories with us!
5 hours of help per day
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: € 200 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: Airport Pickup + One-Day Fishing Tour – €200 (Total)
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Sri Lanka
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Our program offers an amazing opportunity to experience Sri Lankan school life and culture. Volunteers will spend 5 days helping children learn English through fun lessons, games, songs, storytelling and speaking activities.
On the 7th day, enjoy a special fishing tour around Daduru Oya Dam and discover the beauty of Sri Lanka's countryside.
Join our school family, share your culture, inspire young learners and make unforgettable memories!
### Activities & Shifts
**Days 1–5: English Teaching (School Activities)**
- Help children practise basic spoken English.
- Teach vocabulary, simple sentences and everyday conversations.
- Organise English games, songs and storytelling.
- Support classroom activities and pronunciation practice.
- Share your culture and language with our children.
**Day 6: Free Day**
- Relax, explore Kandy or enjoy local experiences.
**Day 7: Fishing Adventure 🎣**
- Enjoy a one-day fishing tour around Daduru Oya Dam.
- Experience Sri Lankan nature and local culture.
**Working Schedule:**
- Approximately 4–5 hours per day, depending on the school timetable.
- Days and activities will be arranged with the school team.
We welcome friendly, creative and enthusiastic volunteers!
### Volunteer Rules & Guidelines
1. Respect all children, teachers, staff and local community members.
2. Be friendly, patient and responsible when working with children.
3. Arrive on time and follow the agreed volunteer schedule.
4. Dress modestly and appropriately when visiting the school.
5. Always maintain children's safety, privacy and well-being.
6. Do not take or share children's photographs or videos without school permission.
7. Keep classrooms and shared spaces clean and tidy.
8. Respect Sri Lankan culture, traditions and local customs.
9. Inform the school team in advance if you cannot attend an activity.
10. Follow the instructions and guidance of the school coordinator.
### Important
We are a school and volunteer-hosting family, not a hotel. We expect volunteers to participate actively, respect our family environment and contribute positively to the children's learning experience.
Let's make this a happy, safe and memorable cultural exchange!
