Hands & Hearts: Cooking, Teaching, and Child Care 2,4

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About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

Costa Rica

5

This is a fantastic place! The work is simple, and you have plenty of free time! The children are adorable, as are the host and their family. Also you learn a lot about their culture, and you feel supported and welcome the whole time! I highly recommend it!

13 days ago

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

United Kingdom

5

Loved my stay with Nisa and the family! They are so incredibly welcoming and made me feel so at home. The school is amazing and the kids/teachers are great. The role is more of a teaching assistant but there are opportunities to lead the lessons too. 100% recommend!

about 1 month ago

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

Czech Republic

5

This experience gave me a unique opportunity to experience Sri Lanka beyond the usual tourist perspective and get a glimpse into everyday family life and the local culture. Everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming and positive. I’m very grateful for the experience and for all the memories I’m taking home with me. I would definitely recommend this volunteer position to anyone who wants to experience a more authentic side of Sri Lanka.

about 1 month ago

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

Spain

5

I stayed with Ninsa and her family during my time volunteering an KGIS. There were welcoming and made an effort to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I need during my stay.
The also took the time to show me some of the important places and temples in the surrounding area , which give me the opportunity to experience more of Sri Lanka culture and every day life.
My time with the children was a nice experience , although unfortunately my stay coincided with the school holiday period , so there were fewer activities and opportunities to spend time with them than I had originally .

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

Germany

5

I had a wonderful time with Nisa and her Family at the KGIS! I felt incredibly welcome from the moment I arrived. Communication was always effortless, supportive and very helpful. I was able to learn so much about Sri Lankan cuisine, culture, humor and nature and of course teach the students a bit. Although I only stayed with Nisa for a week her whole family will stay in my heart for a long time, thank you so, so much for having me! ❤️ If you like having social impact and a family-vibe stay I definitely recommend you to apply for this experience!

2 months ago

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

France

5

A truly beautiful experience. The children are adorable, you grow attached to them quickly. The teachers at the school are very kind, and a special thank you to Nethmi for her support and kindness. Finally, thank you to the family for their warm welcome, and for making me feel like one of their own.

3 months ago

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

France

5

My time here was amazing. From day one, Nisa, Malik, Melina, and all the teachers welcomed us with open arms and made us feel right at home.

The kids were absolutely adorable! I also really appreciated the schedule, as we could alternate every day between the different classes, and there were new activities to do with the kids every day. It kept the experience super diverse and fun.

Thank you so much to everyone for their kindness and hospitality. They have left us with wonderful memories of Sri Lanka.❤️

3 months ago

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

United States

5

Nisa and her family are very welcoming and kind. I really enjoyed staying with them as well as working at the school. I would recommend volunteering at the school to anyone interested and thank you for having me! 😊

3 months ago

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

Canada

5

I could not recommend this school enough! I had such a lovely time working with the teachers ans staying with Nisa's family! 🫶

3 months ago


Nisansala replied

We're sorry it took us so long to reply. Because of some date changes, we accidentally missed keeping up with the reviews.

It was a real pleasure having you as part of the KGIS family. Your kindness, enthusiasm, and positive energy made a lasting impact on our students and staff.

We wish you all the very best on your journey and hope it brings you many amazing experiences and beautiful memories. Thank you again for your lovely feedback, and remember—you'll always have a home at KGIS.

About the experience in: kandy, Sri Lanka

United Kingdom

5

I stayed with Pagna and his family for 2 weeks and it was amazing. He was so welcoming and such a great host. Then children were also amazing and loved the lessons with the volunteers. I was able to experience a family friends wedding in which Pagna took us along to as well as visiting the city on weekend when there was no school. He picked us up and dropped us off whenever we needed and was very flexible with working to suit us. Couldn't recommend enough just be ready for the super hot weather!

6 months ago

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