Volunteer to teach English at Sri Lankan primary school

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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 10 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

€ 35

One time

Fee pays for

Donation to project

Description

Your dedication and passion have always been the driving force behind our success, and now we invite you to amplify your impact by making a financial contribution. upcoming event *June 21st and 22nd Donate ice cream to the children and the community around the school *July or august giving more than 200kg of fruit for Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

This is a wonderful chance for people who are enthusiastic about education and language to create a positive difference in our community. We are looking for volunteers who can teach English at primary schools in Sri Lanka and bring a positive change in the lives of young children.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 25 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Sri Lanka
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Private School

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

10 Immersing in the local culture
9 Meeting locals
7 Developing social awareness
7 Creating true social impact
7 Meeting international travelers
4 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 4. Quality education
5 1. No poverty
2 17. Partnerships for the goals

Taylor

Canada

Nisansala and her family truly make you feel at home. The location is a bit isolated, but they never allow you to feel alone or unsafe. Working with the kids is really fun, can be a bit tiring but everyday is new and exciting! If you want to get a true local experience and understand the Sri Lankan culture, I highly recommend!

14 days ago

Lalita

Bulgaria

This was my first volunteering experience and I haven't dreamed of it to be that good. The work is a little bit challenging the first few days before the kids get to know you and trust you. The kids are very smart and ready to learn from you. About Nisansala, Malik and Melina I don't know where to start. I haven't met more generous, kind, dedicated, Good people than them. Nisansala contacted me long before I arrived and helped me so much during my stay in Sri Lanka before arriving at the the school. They made me part of the family and I felt at home the whole time. Thank you, familyto ❤️

about 1 month ago

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we love you too

Jakob

Austria

There's a reason why I call everyone at KGIS a family. Because as a volunteer, Nisansala takes care of you almost like you are her own child. She's an incredibly caring and hardworking woman who does everything to make your stay as comfortable and flawless as possible. Teaching English is as rewarding of a volunteering experience as it gets and the students at KGIS will most definitely mirror you how much they appreciate your presence there. Since volunteering at KGIS is still somewhat new, some structure still needs to be improved but for me it didn't impact it the experience too much.

2 months ago

Carmen

Spain

The experience of my life. I have been treated like one of the family, they have helped me in everything, and I have felt loved and respected. Working with the children is simple and very rewarding. Also, the accommodation is perfect with a private bathroom. It's a unique experience to get to know the true culture of Sri Lanka. I recommend it without any doubt. I will be back!

3 months ago

Maya

Italy

Nisansala and her family are amazing, I had the best time with them, and I will come back 'cause it was truly one of the best experiences I've ever had. The kids are kind and polite, and it was a blessing to be able to spend time with them. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the culture, staying with locals and learning a lot from them, but also to have an impact on the future of the little ones. Such an honor to be part of this beautiful family <3

3 months ago

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