Volunteer Programs in Sri Lanka | Most Affordable Projects

Name: Volunteer Programs in Sri Lanka | Most Affordable Projects
Brand: Volunteering Solutions
SKU: 20991
Rating: 4.75 (12 reviews)

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Location

Sri Lanka
- Galle

Length

1 to 24 weeks

Project Types

Childcare Social Services Marine Conservation Sea Turtle Conservation Elephant Conservation Teaching Health Medical Women's Rights

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Program Details

Language

English

Age Min.

Timeframe

Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round

Housing

Apartment Guesthouse Hostel

Groups

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

Pricing

Starting Price

Price Details

The costs include:
- 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
- Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Airport Pickup
- Orientation
- Food - All 3 Meals a day (Monday to Friday)
- Accommodation 7 days a week

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Travel Insurance Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Visa

Last Updated: Nov 17, 2023

Last Reviewed: Apr 18, 2023

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About Program

Volunteering Solutions provides a plethora of amazing volunteering opportunities in Sri Lanka to choose from a wide range of programs including Childcare, Teaching English, Women Empowerment, Sea Turtle Conservation, Teaching Monks Program, and a Pre Medical and Pre Nursing volunteer project. We have an amazing Wild Elephant Conservation & Research Program in Wasgamuwa National Park, for all those who are keen to live amidst nature and do something out of the box! Nature lovers can also opt for the Environmental Conservation & Dog Care Program. Volunteer projects in Sri Lanka are located mostly in Southern & Central Sri Lanka.

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Program Highlights

Both the programs in Sri Lanka are available throughout the year, and you can choose the duration according to your convenience.
It'll be an incredible opportunity for you to spend some quality time with the adorable animals.
Enjoy and relax at the pristine beaches of Sri Lanka, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Experience the authentic Sri Lankan lifestyle, and get to know more about the natives.
Meet some amazing travelers from other parts of the world.

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Turtle Conservation Volunteer in Sri Lanka

The main focus of this project is to protect the turtle eggs as well as the baby turtles, and subsequently increase their population. This includes preserving the eggs from predators and poachers, providing a safe haven for hatchings to occur, caring for the baby, sick and injured turtles, feeding them daily and releasing the healthy ones into the ocean when ready.

Medical Volunteering in Sri Lanka

The project is ideal for participants who have an interest in discovering the medical field to see if they would like to pursue it as a potential career in the future. Participants can expect to gain a broad-based understanding of how these sectors work through a range of observation-based practical learning experiences across various wards and units in a hospital and/or clinic setting, as well as through a range of community projects.

Kindergarten Volunteer Program Sri Lanka

The goal of this project is to provide support, attention, and care to very young underprivileged children (aged 3-6 years) in southern Sri Lanka, so they have the opportunity to develop their social, mental, emotional, language, reading and writing skills that will prepare them for a brighter future ahead.

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4.75 Rating

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Rating Spread Volunteer

5 rating 75%
4 rating 25%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 0%

Impact 4.7
Support 4.95
Fun 4.6
Value 4.6
Safety 4.95

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I volunteered at a girls home attached to an orphanage in Galle, Sri Lanka. I also did a few days at a monastery teaching English to young monks. The girls I worked with were so sweet and well behaved, even though they had experienced some horrible life circumstances. I really felt like a worthwhile experience.

My host family was very welcoming and helpful, and staying with them gave a real insight into daily Sri Lankan life and traditions. I also really enjoyed exploring Galle old town in the afternoons- a really interesting little place, safe and friendly.

What would you improve about this program?

It was difficult to teach as there was no supervision from staff at both the girls home and the orphanage. The level of basic English was good so it was quite challenging to know what to teach without any guidance/ knowledge on what the girls and monks were currently learning.

It was my first experience and I had more expectations in regards to d exp of giving love andcare to the children and feeling that I actually added value to d moncks. For me d exp was a bit commercialized. But I would definitely do it again by looking at things differently

What would you improve about this program?

Work more with the local people to tell them about volunteers and how tgey should be welcomed. Instead of blocking them. Since we are coming all the way for a purpose.

I had an absolutely fantastic time volunteering at the Buddha international center and at the orphanage in galle, sri lanka.
I had a chance to help teach English in the mornings for monks which was fantastic. And the afternoon was focused on the children at the orphanage. What a treat that was. I spent time on English education via reading books, working on writing in activity books, singing and playing together…it was really fantastic. The children are so full of warmth, so dynamic, and so loving! I felt a really strong connection to them and looked forward each day to seeing them again. I loved helping the kids, and really felt connected with them. All the activities we did were perfectly suited for their age. I think it was a hearth warming volunteering experience. Of course let’s not forget the friends we made during our stay, making lifelong friendships, which came from working through difficulties and exploring new things together.
The project was brief but I managed to get a lot of experience. Volunteering will be a great opportunity to improve you, others, and the whole society.

What would you improve about this program?

One thing would make it better for us, is to know more about the kids, the monks.... have more information about their condition and their needs. maybe that way we can be prepared more and try to help them with their needs.

I did 2 programs with VS. After completing my program in India, I went to Galle in Sri Lanka. The orphanage was really nice. Some of the children were disabled and it was heart warming to see them and help them as much as I could. Michael and his family were great and the food was nice.

What would you improve about this program?

Sri Lankan food is usually spicy, so it would be nice to make it to the taste of the volunteers.

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About Volunteering Solutions

Since 2007, Volunteering Solutions (VolSol) has been working with the aim of providing support to the underprivileged societies of the world in order to make a difference. Over the last 17 years, VolSol has placed more than 20000 volunteers across 26 countries in different parts of the world. Meant essentially for high school, college and...