Project Description:

 

The Vocational Training Centres 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 been resident of the project, where lads of all communities are trained to live in harmony and peace together.

 

Volunteer Skills Required:

 

Vocational volunteer should be prepared to give tips and instructions that can help others further or begin their career. A volunteer vocational training person would be expected to teach general life skills and may be asked to provide guidance in resume building, job searches, and job interview preparation.Persons interested in volunteer vocational training placements should be confident in their communication skills, should be able to present themselves in front of groups, and orchestrate workshops.

 

Area of Projects:

 

• Technology

• Information Technology,

• Machine shop,

• Auto mechanics,

• Welding (Arc, Gas & Mig),

• Motor rewinding,

• Carpentry and printing for handicapped boys

• Hair dressing,

• Making brooms & brushes,

• Driving, tractor driving, skill training

• Kitchen and the bakery,

 

And the basic workshop provides facilities for new-comers to learn use of simple tools and to turn out basic tools like rakes and garden forks.

At the electrical workshop, they learn skills including motor rewinding and wiring, and they are trained to operate and repair a wide range of equipment. Almost all construction work within the complex is done by the students.

 

Once a trainee completes his year of basic education he has a general idea as to what he wants to do in life and in which field he wants to get himself specialized. During the ensuing three years he specializes in the field he select and those who are not capable of following either field’s avenues are available in trades. A unique feature is training program is all-round training a boy gets during his four years stay in the institution. Apart from his specializing field each boy gets to know how to cook, to sew, to care for animals and cultivate land.  

 

Location : Nuwara Eliya

Start :Open Year Around

Duration : 2 - 12 weeks

Availability :Spaces available

 

Physical Fitness:

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• 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. Kandy, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Hikkaduwa is the base for many adventure activities including , white-water rafting in Kithulgala , kayaking and trekking.Udawalawe National Park and see 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 · 

• 3  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.