- Sri Lanka
- Kandy
About Program
We require volunteers working with children (3–18 yrs) who access free services from the Children's Empowerment Centre and other groups such as staff, local volunteers, parents, women’s groups, youth board, teachers, local estate-run daycare centres, community groups and members. We have a vibrant after-school programme, therefore we require core-subject and English teachers to help run extra classes. We need English-speaking helpers, organisers and youth leaders to help run vocational training and empowerment programmes. If you have a practical skill or special knowledge to share with children then we want to hear from you. We run a range of activities and events to stimulate young minds and expose children to new learning opportunities. We need kind and creative volunteers with talents and interests in aesthetic subjects (music, art, dance, sports). We also require volunteers who can help with building maintenance, painting, gardening, landscaping, environmental management and more.
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Program Highlights
- You will work with rural children living in local line-houses close to The Centre and you may visit some of our 9 partner schools to work with children and support local teachers. You will have a varied role in a dynamic and healthy work environment.
- You will help children develop their English speaking and listening skills, you will share your knowledge and experience to help disadvantaged children.
- You will have a traditional vegetarian Sri Lankan rice and curry every day, prepared on site by our local cook.
- You will work in one of the most beautiful locations on earth. Our superb volunteer accommodation will give you comfort and security. Our support staff and Volunteer Coordinator will be available 24 hours per day.
- You will learn about the Tamil and Sinhalese cultures and gain a deep insight into (school) life living on the tea plantations. You can learn to cook traditional food and learn Tamil and Sinhala languages.
Program Impact
You will develop skills in children and young people who only receive a basic education.
You will help children practice and develop their language skills.
You will help to create a diverse range of activities that will help children feel happy, special and relaxed.
You will share your culture, norms and language with children, helping rural children understand the world and the beauty of diversity.
You will help children develop their basic language and life skills.
You will contribute to a safe, healthy and fun learning environment for pre-school children.
Your work will help to develop our new and evolving Children’s Empowerment Centre.
