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Working with Children
Location: Sri Lanka: Colombo Central, Kurunegala
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Projects start every Monday
Call Us
Phone: 0775348418
Description
Get aboard and experience an unforgettable time in Asia.
This is your chance to have an amazing time in Sri Lanka and make a real difference. Make sure you are part of this life changing experience.
Become involved in a variety of activities to help orphaned children flourish. Help them with their homework, play games, sing songs, indulge in arts & drama and social education, you name it. All projects involve an element of English teaching - methods and duration differ from project to project, from person to person.
If you love to work with children and young people in a different culture this is for you. Be enthusiastic, patient, imaginative, resourceful, have initiative and be motivated and you will star. Working with children and young people is challenging and ever so rewarding.
Come to Sri Lanka. No need to be an expert, just feel the passion of working with children and young people and transferring your knowledge. Book today!
Volunteer projects are for a minimum of 2 weeks and max 12 weeks (contact us if you like to go longer).
* Explore Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is India in a nutshell. The tropical island offers amazing beaches, nature and real mountains for hiking and adventure.
Visit the amazing city of Kandy with its spice market and gardens, climb Adams peak, walk to Worlds End, enjoy waterfalls, explore wildlife safaris in the many nature reserves, visit ancient temples and cities, ride an elephant, enjoy the sun and beautiful beaches and take a dive in the lovely ocean water.
Sri Lanka, a happening place!
Highlights
* Memories to cherish and friends for life!
* Affordable project price from 395 GBP (UK) for 2 weeks and 75 GBP (UK) for every week there after.
* An amazing opportunity to get to know the real Sri Lankan culture and people
* Your chance to do make a real difference to the lives of the children you will work with
* Explore beautiful Sri Lanka
* Enjoy a real homestay
* Great in country support by people that speak the local language and English fluently
Qualifications
No qualifications required, just love working with children.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
2 weeks for 395 GBP (UK) and 75 GBP (UK) every week there after
Cost Include Description:
* Accommodation: Home stay at a local family
* Food: Three meals and tea Monday to Friday
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date (contact us if you are arriving early)
* Orientation: One day before starting the project
* Telephone sim card (pre-pay) whilst in Sri Lanka
* Support: In-country team & 24 hour emergency support
* Drop off: Safe and comfortable transport to the airport
Credit Available
no
Salary/Pay
This is a volunteer placementVolunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- English Teaching
- Orphans
- Recreation
- Social Services, Social Work
- Sports
- Street Kids
- Teaching
- Tutor
- Volunteering
- Youth
- Youth Development
- Arts
Typical Volunteer
Typical volunteers at LEO are positive, motivated, spirited, open minded, hard working, innovative and above all fun loving!Age Range
18 or above (exceptions are made on an individual basis)This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Sri Lanka
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 week maxLEO Project Foundation's Mission Statement
LEO Project Foundation strives to bring improvement in life, equality and opportunity for less fortunate people and wildlife in Sri Lanka.
Year Founded
2008
