Project Description:

 

This is a dynamic institution full of activities. This Centre is headed by Rev. Brother Noel and is a Roman Catholic Organisation. This institution was started in 1960 and presently engages 40 Teachers and Instructors working in the 05 locations in different parts of the country. The Center at Ragama acts as the Headquarters.Both Buddhist and Catholic children are receiving services at these centers.The Central province Boys’ town is built in the picturesque hill country of Nuwaraeliya. (1889 meters above sea level) and is situated only 1 and a half kilometer from the town center. Nuwaraeliya is also called “Little England” referring to the outskirts of the town which still keep the atmosphere of a misplaced British village with hedges,Rose gardens and red-roofed bungalows.The town itself is in the middle of the world famous Ceylon tea growing country, with tea plantations and estates as far as the eye sees. As it is located so high above sea-level, the climate is very mild and not so hot as the lower parts of Sri Lanka.

 

The children receive training in technology and animal husbandry at this center. They undergo a four month training here before they go back to the Ragama Center.The boys who have no families , or no place to stay ,are provided with residential facilities in homes built on the land belonging to the center.Each boy is provided with a machine to train on, and whatever they produce brings in an income for the maintenance of the institution. The boys are provided with training in welding which also brings them a steady income. The money that the boys earned is deposited in their bank accounts.This is a unique institution. This center has trained several batches of boys over a period of 40 years, and saved hundreds of poor youth from failing difficult situations and having conflicts with the law.

 

 

Duties & Responsibilities :

 

• To work closely with the staff under the guidance of the Director.

• To teach the children English language, German or French

• Work with different sets of children in helping them to get over the difficulties they face during working.

• Provide recreation and sports to the boys.

• Help them to design new and innovative programs

• Help them to keep the dormitories cleanHelp them with the class work

 

• Location             : Colombo

• Start dates         : Every week on a Sunday (this is flexible)

• Project                : Open Year Around

• Duration              : 4 - 12 weeks, possible to extend (max. 6 months )

• Spaces                : Available

 

Requirements :

• 18 + years of age•

• Native English Speakers/Near Native English Speakers•

• Good health•

• Being open-minded, adaptable and flexible•

• Respecting the local culture, religion and customs•

• Completion of high school/secondary school is required•

• You must hold a full police check from your home country

 

 

Accommodation:

You will be accommodate in Host Family or in Hostel of the premises or elsewhere close to the project, within walking distance or use a foot cycle ( will be provided ),Three times meals will available in Host Family as well as in the Hostel, tea and snack is provided in sometime. Your will have to share a room with other volunteers or you will have your own room according the availability. Basic bathroom facilities in good condition, pipe borne water or well water, in some areas you will be advised to drink bottled mineral water for your safety, most part of Sri Lanka well water is very good for drinking as well as the pipe water, Electricity, Internet are widely available in Sri Lanka,

Hospital, Banks (ATM), Hotels, Restaurant are available in every corner of Sri Lanka, western Union money transfer facility is in each and every bank in Island wide.Big shopping malls with western type food items, good condition of road for you to travel, most of people can communicate in English, you can visit surrounding touristic places when you have a free time to visit. Please avoid travelling in the dark or in the night, always use public transport, it is cheap and safe, do not travel with un known person or vehicle, if you travel by Trishaw(tuk tuk)Get onto metered Taxi, Please take care of yourself, please always get our assistance and advice before you do need to travel anywhere in Sri Lanka, if you feel or suspicious of anything , please call us immediately , we will take necessary action within seconds, as your safety is our priority.

 

Project Fees include:

• Airport pick up

• Accommodation during orientation and entire project time

• Breakfast every morning

• Lunch every work day

• One day Orientation

• Onsite Coordinator

• 24 hour emergency assistance

• Written record of service completion (for volunteers that successfully complete their project).

 

Project Fees Do Not Include:

• Travel to/from Home to suburbs.

• Sri Lanka visa costs (if applicable)Visa extensions

• International Medical Insurance

• Cost of criminal police background check (required for this project)

• Transport from Project to Project

• Cost of transportation to and from Project site and accommodation  

• Meals on weekends.