Project Description:

 

The organization provide a range of integrated programmes to serve the poor and marginalized people of Colombo north, since 1981. It is a charitable institution managed by the De La Salle Brothers also known as Brothers of the Christian Schools in Sri Lanka. Inspired Educators working with the very poor, seeking an alternative approach to community centered learning and helping them acquire Life Skills to break away from their poverty trap.380 girls and boys under 5 years of age in 03 pre-schools. Children are assisted to get into Government schools. Children are provided with uniforms and given a meal “triposha”(Nutrition wholesome)daily.

 

 

Project Activities:

• Slums & Shanties

• Pre School Education

• Teacher Training

• Diploma course for Pre-School teachers.

• Health and Nutrition

• Program for malnourished children

• pregnant and lactating mothers.

• A daily feeding programme.Vocational Training

 

• 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)Availability :

• Spaces                : Available

 

Typical Day in School:

• 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. School opens,

• 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. English Teaching

• 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Rest Time

• 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. English Teaching

• 10:15 a.m. - 10:25 a.m Snack Time (fresh fruit or crackers w/cheese, milk, juice)

• 10:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. English Teaching

• 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Rest Time

• 11:45 a.m – 12: 45 a.m English Teaching

• 12:45 a.m - 01:30 p. m ( Free Time ) School Finish

 

Above schedule may vary school to school, this is flexible.

 

Making a Difference –

Volunteering in Sri Lanka!There’s no shortage of organizations advertising teaching positions in Sri Lanka and greater South Asia, and many of these place teachers in well-funded private schools where the teachers end up feeling more like showpieces than meaningful contributors. Nothing drains a volunteer’s resolve quite so effectively. We actively seek schools that have no foreign teachers on staff. These are financially strapped public schools that are thrilled at the opportunity to welcome native English speakers.

 

Volunteer Tasks:

Your role in class depends on the school as well as your own comfort level. You’ll be paired with a Sri Lankan teacher and have the option of going into class with this person and simply helping out with daily lessons. However, for anyone with the confidence and the drive to do their own lesson planning, nothing’s quite as rewarding as leading your own class. The students love it, and it gives Sri Lankan teachers the chance to catch up on projects and paperwork.

The time you’ll spend in class depends on the school’s needs as well as the time of year. Generally, you’ll be in front of students anywhere from 10 to 20 hours per week. Volunteers with plenty of ambition can donate more time planning and possibly helping out with projects at school.

 

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

 

English Volunteer Qualifications:

 

The successful applicant will:

• Hold an undergraduate degree or a TEFL certificate

• Have experience of informal and community education 

• Be able demonstrate an ability to work independently 

• Be able demonstrate a passion for using education for development•

• Have the ability to successfully manage their time and prioritise tasks

• Be fluent in English.

• Be capable and comfortable adapting to life in a least developed country with sometimes basic living conditions

• Be able to adjust to life in another culture and a foreign language, and be able to work at all times with cultural sensitivity 

• Ideally have previous experience living, working or travelling in a developing country, though is not essential

• Be able to financially support themselves.

 

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:

• Visa paperwork (for projects over 24 weeks)

• Airport pick up/ Drop off

• Accommodation during orientation and entire project time

• Breakfast every morning

• Lunch every work day

• seven days Orientation

• Free sim Card

• Sri Lanka travel Guide

• Map of Sri Lanka.

• 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.