Volunteer Program in
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island country, sharing maritime borders with the South of India. It features diverse environments; you can find everything from sparkling beaches to jungles for adventurous trekking.
Overview
Contribute to meaningful work while volunteering in Sri Lanka
Embark on a meaningful adventure in Sri Lanka, where volunteering opportunities in the stunning regions Sri Lanka awaits. These programs offer a unique blend of cultural immersion, community service, and personal growth, all while exploring one of the most vibrant and diverse countries in the world.
By volunteering in Sri Lanka with iVolunteer, you’ll make an important contribution through hands-on, meaningful work. Because we collaborate with local organisations to really understand the needs on the ground, you can be confident that your impact will be felt long after your volunteer period.
Types of volunteer work offered by iVolunteer in Sri Lanka
At iVolunteer, we offer a diverse range of volunteer programs designed to suit various interests and skills, providing meaningful ways to give back to the community. Whether you're passionate about education, community development, environmental conservation, or empowering underprivileged groups, our programs offer the perfect opportunity to make a difference. Join us in our mission to create positive change while gaining valuable experiences and insights into different cultures and social issues.
Programs we offer :-
Teaching at Schools for Underprivileged Children - Volunteers contribute to the academic and personal development of students. They engage in teaching English, Math, Computers, and creative subjects, helping build students' confidence and future prospects. No prior teaching experience is required, as volunteers receive full support and teaching materials.
Educating Buddhist Monks - Volunteers have the unique opportunity to teach English and other subjects to Buddhist monks, helping them enhance their language skills and broaden their educational horizons. This program fosters cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
Child Care at Kindergartens or Pre-School Children - This program focuses on daily care and basic education for children from underprivileged communities. Volunteers assist with meal preparation, bathing, homework, and engage children in activities that promote motor skills and early education.
Turtle Conservation Work - Volunteers participate in conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered turtle species. Activities include monitoring turtle nests, releasing hatchlings into the sea, and maintaining the beach environment to ensure a safe habitat for turtles.
Women Empowerment Program - This program empowers women by providing education, vocational training, and support. Volunteers work with local women to enhance their skills, boost their confidence, and promote gender equality and independence.
Locations
Where Does iVolunteer Work?
iVolunteer operates in diverse and culturally rich locations, allowing volunteers to immerse themselves in the local culture while making a positive impact. In Sri Lanka, volunteers have the opportunity to work in various settings, from vibrant urban areas to serene rural communities. Each location offers unique experiences and challenges, providing volunteers with a comprehensive understanding of the local lifestyle and issues.
Program Highlights
Location
Sri Lanka is an island nation with diverse environments ranging from stunning beaches to lush jungles and ancient Buddhist ruins. It has a rich cultural heritage and offers a mix of adventure and tranquility. Volunteers can explore tea trails in the Hill Country, surf at Arugam Bay, or visit national parks like Yala West for wildlife encounters. The climate is generally stress-free, with dry heat on the beaches and cool breezes in the Hill Country, making it an ideal destination year-round.
Key Activities
Teaching: Volunteers teach subjects like English, Math, Computers, and creative arts. They assist with homework, support teachers, and develop engaging teaching materials.
Helping the Elderly: Volunteers support daily activities in old age homes, help residents with mobility and meals, and provide education on personal health and hygiene.
Child Care: Volunteers prepare meals, assist with bathing and homework, and engage children in activities that promote motor skills and early education.
Supporting Orphaned Children: Volunteers help with homework, organize activities, and provide emotional support to orphaned children.
Special Needs Care and Education: Volunteers work with children with disabilities, helping them with daily activities, personal hygiene, and engaging them in recreational and educational activities.
Features
After knowing why you should see yourself making a volunteer trip, as compared to any other type of travel, here are some features that make it a safe, immensely enjoyable and memorable experience.
Safety features
Your safety and well-being is the top priority when you are travelling to another country.
For this, we use our experience since the year 2000 to make it one of the safest forms of
travel you can undertake:
• Everything is pre-organised for you from the time you arrive until the time you complete the
program. Journey with complete peace of mind.
• Safe, licenced drivers and registered vehicles used for all your road transportation.
• We are always with you, during trips, transfers and your project activities.
• Hygienic meals of home-like local cuisine (as included in your plan) for proper nutrition.
• We prepare you really well for your travel and volunteer experiences from before you start the
program until the completion of the program.
• With us, your family can feel safe because they can reach you through multiple team members that
are with you or looking out for you.
Convenience features
A volunteer program needs to be well designed and organised to make sure that even if
you are volunteering or visiting the country for the first time, you can focus on enjoying
your time there and make the maximum positive impact possible.
• Pre-arranged accommodation throughout the program with other international volunteers.
• 3 meals per day as per local cuisine (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for the entire duration of the
program.
• Free wi-fi at the accommodation to stay in touch with family and friends.
• The regular presence of our trained staff to help you at your volunteer project guiding you on how
to plan and exe- cute your volunteer work.
Volunteering experience features
It is very possible that you are volunteering for the first time or at least volunteering in a
new country on your trip. This means that you will do better if we supported you fully
during your volunteering activities.
• We provide complete details of the project where you would be contributing. You will know why the
project exists, it's needs and the role you play as a volunteer to help in that project.
• A tailor-made volunteering activity plan for you to get started as quickly as possible and know who
you are teaching.
• We support you every day in planning activities at your project, the next day.
Travel and cultural Experience features
We believe that a good volunteering program should be fun and leave you with memora-
ble experiences. This means that your volunteer program can include trips, adventures,
workshops and cultural experiences that are delightful or hard to find.
• Optional weekend excursions to top highlights of the country or region ensure that you are getting
the best of what tourism in the area offers.
• One of the most fun elements of a country's culture is learning the basics of its language, cooking
food local style, seeing how local people live and other aspects. For this reason, we include workshops
in your volunteer program such as:-
-Visiting local families and having a meal with them.
-Learning the local dance or arts.
-Trying your hands at local cuisine.
-Learning the local language for fun and for practically using during your travels or volunteering.
Care and support features
We will speak with you daily, assist in case you need medical care or help you change
plans if something unexpected comes up.
