Mental Health Volunteering Sri Lanka

Location

Sri Lanka
- Colombo

Length

2 to 4 weeks

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Program Details

Language

English

Age Min.

Age Max

Timeframe

Year Round

Housing

Host Family

Groups

Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30)

Travel Type

Budget Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price

475

Price Details

Registration Fee: £150 *deducted from placement fee
2 Weeks: £400
3 Weeks : £585
4 Weeks: £750
SLVolunteers are proud to offer a safe, well organized and fully supported experience.
The placement fee includes pre-arrival support from HQ, airport collection/dropoff, training and induction, jungle weekend, food, accommodation, therapeutic workshops eg laughing yoga, 24h emergency support, international and local staff support, project transport, weekly project session planning, volunteer social events, end-of-placement saree party
What's Included
Accommodation, Project Planning and Support, Meals, Project Transportation, Airport Transfers
What's Not Included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Visas (we support this process)

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation

What's Not Included

Airfare Some Meals Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Mar 01, 2025

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About Program

Fully immerse yourself in the unique customs, culture and vibrancy of local life in Sri Lanka. Push your boundaries, make new memories and lifelong friends whilst gaining mental health experience, developing your skills and making a positive impact at our projects.

Our placements are a perfect fit for psychology students and graduates, as well as for those passionate about mental health.

Thanks to our partnership with the Sri Lankan government, our volunteers have the unique opportunity to facilitate mental health-focused sessions at psychiatric facilities and various social initiatives. Explore the island's beautiful landscapes, live with a local family, and make a sustainable and positive impact in communities that benefit from your work. All of this is alongside likeminded volunteers and the SLVolunteer staff team!

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Program Highlights

Hands-On Mental Health Experience: Gain invaluable practical experience in mental health, enhancing your skills and boosting your career prospects
Affordable: Our non profit commitment means that our fees are lower and more accessible than other organisations
Government Approval: Partnership with Sri Lankan government allows volunteering visas and permission to work at unique projects
Cultural Immersion: Embrace the Sri Lankan way of life, living and working in the community
Includes: accomodation, meals, 24/7 support, project transport, jungle weekend, saree party

Program Impact

At SLVolunteers, we connect students and graduates to hands-on experience in mental health

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About SLVolunteers

SLVolunteers is a mental health organisation, whose team in Sri Lanka has been coordinating volunteers and promoting positive mental health in Sri Lanka since 2010. Our team is the original SLV Sri Lanka and we have relaunched following the relaxation of travel since COVID-19. Fully immerse yourself in Sri Lankan culture, explore the island's...