Project Description:

 

The Boys Town of Nuwara Eliya bears a long and eventful history since 1910, a time when it was procured by the De La Salle Brothers of Sri Lanka to be used as a Christian retreat home which was later vested to the stewardship of the Diyagala Boys’ Town, Ragama. Diyagala Boys' Town has been planned and equipped to cater to the various aspirations, talents and capabilities of different types of boys who are in need of help to find the way of life. The trainees are all resident thereby making Boys' Town and its precincts a small city, where lads of all communities are trained to live in harmony and peace together. Boys' Town conducts a four year residential training programs for the un privileged deprived poor orphan children of the community.You can play with the children tell them stories, colour their favourite colour in their art book or paint their toys make them happy, you can play football, volleyball, cricket or any sports with children, it may sooth their minds and feel that they are not alone, make them happy, laugh, sing even if you don’t have any talent in singing or playing , do something which could make them happy and enjoy.The Boys Town at Nuwara Eliya, is just 3 km from the town on the road to Uda Pussellawa and 300 meters along the Lady McCallum Drive, offers affordable holiday guest volunteering facilities for single, double or groups or families.The facility was fully renovated with new rooms and halls with all amenities and a restaurant , boys town located with scenic views on three sides with the Nuwara Eliya town nestling in the background.

 

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             : Nuwara Eliya

• 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:

• 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

 

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.