Project Description:

 

A traditional cultural centre which promotes both upcountry (Kandyan Dancing) and low country dancing (Pahatharata Dancing).Over 25 young people who live in the village of Narammala and in villages nearby,are attending this Dancing school. The centre conducts Traditional Dancing classes free of charge and many of the poor youth enjoy learning at the centre, because once they are trained ,they can earn their living through this profession.

 

Experience the power of international service and appreciate the impact that performing arts can make on communities around the world. You’ll directly contribute to many forms of development by focusing on empowerment, self-expression, and self-confidence through music, dance, or theater. Be part of a truly grassroots social movement and see firsthand how performing arts can transform a difficult situation into a tool for inspiration and growth. By reaching out to peoples from marginalized perspectives and participating in an exchange of ideas and experiences, you’ll grow personally and artistically. Take this chance to see how performance can be used for education, social change, and community development.

 

Once a volunteer is placed at this project, He/she will be able to benefit in the following ways:

 

• The volunteers will be able to join the Dancing class and learn about the different Traditional Dancing items.

• Volunteers can learn how to play different traditional drums and other instruments.

• Once they learn the different items they will have the opportunity to join the troupe in whatever shows they participate.

• After training, the volunteers will have the opportunity to organize sports activities in the village for the children who come to the centre after school.

• They will have the opportunity to organize different creative activities that would be of advantageous to the youth and their families.

• Volunteers will be able to teach basic English/German or French to students, because they can use that knowledge to communicate with foreign tourists who come to see their items.

• For volunteers who are interested in making pottery, will have the opportunity to learn this trade close by the school.

 

Location : Kurunegala

Start :Open Year Around

Duration : 2 - 12 weeks

Availability :Spaces available

 

Skill Requirements:

 

• Play with children Work under the supervision of the centre management

• Help children who are going to school with their home work

• Teach skills to the youth so that they can start their own enterprises

• Help with maintenance of the centre and to keep it clean

• Provide the children with love and security

• Teach children English or any other foreign language which you have the skill

• Help develop suitable programs for the development of the centre

• If you are a good proposal writer, then write a proposal to get funds for the centre.

 

Physical Fitness: ·

 

• Good Mentality·

• Ability to work under pressure·

• Ability to work with Children with good patience·

• Be a Sportive character·

• Creative·

• Innovative·

• Fun Loving·

• Open minded·

• Adventurous

 

Entry Requirements: ·

 

• 18 + years of age·

• Native English Speakers/Near Native English Speakers·

• Create fun and informative language sessions·

• Keep your room tidy and clean·

• Respect the host Organisation rules·

• Manage your own personal expenses ·

• 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

 

 

Location and free time :

 

These project locations are ideal for those wanting to relax and is also perfect for anyone wanting to explore Sri Lanka after their time volunteering or at weekends. Hikkaduwa is the base for many adventure activities including , white-water rafting in Kithulgala , kayaking and trekking.Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Orphanage .

 

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 Fee included : ·

 

• Visa paperwork (For projects over 24 week)·

• All entrance ticket to the tourist hot spots·

• Airport pick up / Drop off·

• Accommodation during orientation and entire project time ·

• Breakfast every morning ·

• Lunch & Dinner every work day ·

• Seven day 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 does 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)··

• Cost of transportation to and from Project site and accommodation (roughly $2 per day)Meals on weekends.