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Travel with IVI in Sri Lanka, from $395 - Non Profit Org

Name: Travel with IVI in Sri Lanka, from $395 - Non Profit Org
Brand: Involvement Volunteers International (IVI)
SKU: 252961
Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)

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Location

Sri Lanka

Length

1 to 12 weeks

Project Types

Childcare Community Development Building Projects Conservation Sea Turtle Conservation Environmental Conservation Historic Preservation Wildlife Conservation Education Teaching Health Medical Elderly Care Disabled Care +4

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Program Details

Language

English

Timeframe

Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round

Housing

Apartment Guesthouse Host Family

Groups

Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)

Travel Type

Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price

395

Price Details

All programs include arrival airport transfers, accommodation, meals, 24/7 local support, orientation, and Certificate of Completion.

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Jan 12, 2023

Last Reviewed: Jan 17, 2023

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About Program

Travel with a purpose & help support local communities with IVI, a Charity & Non Profit Org. With 33+ years of volunteering, we are dedicated to giving volunteers true and authentic experiences. Our projects in Sri Lanka allow you to get a hands on and immersive experience, whilst giving valuable help to poor communities.

We have project locations in Kandy and Ambalangoda. All programs include arrival airport transfers, accommodation, meals, 24/7 local support, orientation, and Certificate of Completion. We offer safe, reliable and impactful programs, helping communities in need around the globe.

For most of our projects no experience is required- just 100% enthusiasm and willingness to learn! Give back on your next adventure and truly help make a difference in the lives of the local people.

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Yoga and meditation at the volunteer house

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Program Highlights

Non-Profit & Charity.
Available all year round - Short & Long Term Stays.
Over 25,000 Volunteers placed worldwide.
Amazing Support & Safety Record.
IVI has 33+ years volunteering experience.

Popular Programs

Ancient Temples Restoration

Contribute to renovating and restoring ancient temples in a quiet village and bring them back their former glory. You will also get a chance to renovate educational institutions, schools, and community centres! Bring along your creative ideas and turn these buildings into something special for the local communities.

Medical Internship

Volunteering on this project, your main role is to observe or monitor the patients, treatments, techniques, and assist professional doctors and nurses working at the hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about overseas healthcare and to share your knowledge with the staff.

Turtle Conservation

Help on our turtle conservation volunteering project in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. Situated right on the beach, assist at the turtle conservation centre in caring for, cleaning and protecting these incredible animals. Help educate the local community on the importance of conservation and if you’re lucky, get to release baby hatchlings back into the ocean.

Teaching English to Buddhist Monks

Teach English to Buddhist monks with IVI Volunteers in beautiful Sri Lanka! Buddhism is a prominent part of this country and you can be part of a project that teaches English language skills to young monks. Provide the monks with an opportunity to become proficient in English, teaching them communication, written and spoken skills.

Program Reviews

4.83 Rating

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Rating Spread Volunteer

5 rating 83.33%
4 rating 16.67%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 0%

Impact 5
Support 5
Fun 4.85
Value 5
Safety 4.85

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The highlight of Sri Lanka was definitely the team; the drivers, coordinators, managers, chef, cleaners – everyone was so helpful and lovely. Everything felt very well organised and I felt very comfortable to talk about anything with them. The people of Sri Lanka in general were all so beautiful and friendly.

The food was really good both at the accommodation and at the projects! I love spice, rice and curry so I was always happy. There was plenty of vegetables and plenty of food so always had enough to eat. The accommodation was clean, a nice temperature, hot and cold showers, lockers for valuables, good location.

Pros

Again the team was amazing

Cons

I had originally put down to volunteer at a baby center, however on arrival I was told that that option was no longer available which was a real shame. I found other volunteer options which I ended up really enjoying but I was initially disappointed

Sri Lanka:
Highlights:
The highlight of Sri Lanka was definitely the team; the drivers, coordinators, managers, chef, cleaners – everyone was so helpful and lovely. Everything felt very well organised and I felt very comfortable to talk about anything with them. The people of Sri Lanka in general were all so beautiful and friendly.

Team, food and accommodation:
Again the team was amazing. The food was really good both at the accommodation and at the projects! I love spice, rice and curry so I was always happy. There was plenty of vegetables and plenty of food so always had enough to eat. The accommodation was clean, a nice temperature, hot and cold showers, lockers for valuables, good location.

What would you improve about this program?

Highlights:
The highlight of Sri Lanka was definitely the team; the drivers, coordinators, managers, chef, cleaners – everyone was so helpful and lovely. Everything felt very well organised and I felt very comfortable to talk about anything with them. The people of Sri Lanka in general were all so beautiful and friendly.

What would you improve about this program?

Improvements:
Again I had originally put down to volunteer at a baby center, however on arrival I was told that that option was no longer available which was a real shame. I found other volunteer options which I ended up really enjoying but I was initially disappointed.

If there is anything else I can help with please let me know. I am also happy to talk to other potential volunteers wanting to have a chat first.

What would you improve about this program?

Again I had originally put down to volunteer at a baby center, however on arrival I was told that that option was no longer available which was a real shame. I found other volunteer options which I ended up really enjoying but I was initially disappointed.

If there is anything else I can help with please let me know. I am also happy to talk to other potential volunteers wanting to have a chat first.

What would you improve about this program?

Questions & Answers

Location

Location:

Sri Lanka

Currency:

Sri Lankan Rupee

Weather:

Jan-Mar

93 F / 48 F

Apr-Jun

95 F / 55 F

Jul-Sep

91 F / 55 F

Oct-Dec

90 F / 52 F

Airports:

Bandaranaike International

( CMB )

Batticaloa

( BTC )

Mattala International

( HRI )

If you want to spend your days by the water doing yoga, or in the water surfing; Sri Lanka is perfect for either. Sri Lanka has been an up and coming destination for years and is still relatively uncrowded.

About Involvement Volunteers International (IVI)

Established in 1989, IVI are pioneers of volunteer overseas experiences. Together with our many partners worldwide, our mission is to educate, fight poverty, improve health and empower change through sustainable volunteer work in developing communities abroad. As a Non Profit Org, we have placed over 25000+ volunteers worldwide! A volunteer travel...

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