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Kindergarten Volunteer Program

The Kindergarten project aims to support children aged 3-6 in southern Sri Lanka, helping them develop key social, emotional, and academic skills for a brighter future. By creating an engaging, hands-on learning environment, the goal is to boost their confidence.

Highlights

  • Teach little ones in kindergartens and spread the light of education among them
  • Contribute to social change and make a difference in the lives of children
  • Gain first-hand work experience and bond with people from different parts of the world
  • Learn about the culture, traditions, and festivities of Sri Lanka
  • Experience the thrill of wildlife adventure at any of the several national reserves, including, Sinharaja forest reserve, Bundala National park, Minneriya National park, and more
  • Explore world-class beaches like Ahangama, Mirissa, and Tangalle and soak in the sun over the weekends
  • Meet other volunteers from around the world and stay in a volunteer house near the beach
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Overview

The goal of this project is to provide support, attention, and care to very young underprivileged children (aged 3-6 years) in southern Sri Lanka, so they have the opportunity to develop their social, mental, emotional, language, reading and writing skills that will prepare them for a brighter future ahead. The aim is to make the children more confident by creating a dynamic environment where they can engage, explore, and learn in a practical way. Priority is given to poorer children that lack adequate resources in order to maximise volunteer contribution.

Background to this Program
Among several kindergarten schools that cater to young children in Sri Lanka, the quality of care/attention received by poorer schools pale in comparison with better funded ones. The formative years of a child are crucial for moulding their future development.

Teachers in low-income schools are frequently underpaid and overworked, with inadequate resources and facilities. Hence, there is a need to support these schools through caring volunteers who assist these teachers and devote their time towards developing the skills of these young minds by showering them with attention and affection.

Our local staff provides basic training before the project begins, while the local kindergarten teachers provide guidance during the sessions. Volunteers also have access to the in-house teaching library consisting of different teaching materials to help with ideas for session planning and providing general guidance. Every activity, be it project-related or operational is supported by our experienced local team.


Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

  • Saturday: Arrival +House Tour + Initial Training session  (as long as the participants come by afternoon or else its done on Sunday).

  • Sunday: Neighborhood familiarization tour 

  • Mon to Fri: Volunteer work

  • Breakfast - 06:30 am - 8:30am 

  • Monday to Friday  8-11.30am (KG)

  • Lunch -  between 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

  • Lesson Planning 1-3 pm 

  • Teaching program 3-5 pm 

  • Dinner - 06:30 pm -7:45 pm

Note: The schedule may vary depending on the particular project and local circumstances.


Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Participants assist local kindergarten teachers with the day-to-day running of the classes. The project is held in the mornings from Monday to Friday for 3-4 hours per day with participants spending around 2-3 hours per day at the kindergarten school plus around 4-5 hours of lesson planning per week. Typical class size ranges from 10-30 children. Volunteers often work with small groups of children at a time. The Project Coordinator will accompany the participants to the project site and guide them in assisting the teachers at the school.

Typical activities run by the volunteers include:

  • Teaching Basic English (reading, speaking and writing)

  • Playing educational games, singing and dancing

  • Crafting and developing pre-reading skills such as matching, sorting, patterning and categorising 

  • Socialising with the children and nurturing them with attention and care in an intimate environment is a key part of the experience


Project Requirement

Project Requirement

Volunteers must be 16 years or older at the time of joining the project. You need to have an open mind and a flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report.This project is ideal for participants who are energetic, patient and enjoy spending time with young children and help nurture their young minds.
 

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Living

Living

Airport Transfers 
Volunteers are picked up from the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport Airport by a representative of the local coordinating team on the program start date during scheduled airport pickup hours. Participants are also dropped off to the airport upon completion of the program during the scheduled airport drop hours.

Note : Airport Transfers are provided at extra charges of USD $37 each way for a shared transfer during scheduled pickup hours on Saturday.There will be 2 shared airport transfers every Saturday (Morning and afternoon/evening) from airport to Galle and vice versa for return departures.​ A private transfer is available for USD 100 and can be arranged on Saturday or for participants arriving on any date other than the start date.

Orientation
A detailed program Orientation will be provided before you start your volunteering program.All volunteers on arrival get a welcome presentation including health and safety training, culture presentation, project specific presentation and area orientation tour. Our staff will also assist you with the lessons and planning the curriculum, as and when required. You will also have access to our in-house teaching library consisting of manuals, books, and various teaching materials to help with lesson planning and providing general guidance.

Accommodation
Volunteers joining the programs in Galle, Sri Lanka, will get to stay in the quaint Unawatuna neighbourhood, overlooking the famous Unawatuna Beach and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Our participants stay in two volunteer houses which are located near to each other.

The Beachside house is located right across the road from Unawatuna Beach and about 100 metres from the other volunteer house. It has 12 spacious bedrooms of varying sizes with attached en suite bathrooms each with air-conditioning facilities (most rooms also have attached outdoor balconies). There is also a separate dining area, small garden, lounge, terrace and a large office with permanent staff onsite. The property is safeguarded by multiple CCTV cameras and an onsite night security team.

The other larger volunteer house has 13 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.Most of these rooms have ocean views! There's a private 40-foot outdoor swimming pool surrounded by tropical greenery. The house also has 3 kitchens as well as 3 living/common rooms (one each per floor), a prominent dining area, and a private outdoor garden with seating/lounging areas.

The office is located on the ground floor of the house near the main entrance – this is where the local team operate from every day. The house is located in a peaceful, nature-filled neighbourhood adjacent to a small Buddhist temple (nestled away from the main tourist areas). To ensure the safety and security of the participants, there are CCTV cameras installed, and an in-house security guard for night-time surveillance. Hot water and high-speed Wi-Fi are there and you can opt for air-conditioning and laundry facilities at an additional charge.

Private (single and double) room upgrades are available at additional charges. During busy months participants are also provided accommodation in nearby guesthouses in case of low capacity in the volunteer houses or non availability of private rooms. Private rooms are provided in guesthouses within walking distance to the volunteer house. Volunteers stay in the private guesthouses and walk over to the volunteer house and have meals with the other volunteers.

All participants aged 40 years and older will be provided with a private room only and will not be provided accommodation in shared dorm rooms . Additional charges for private room upgrade shall be applicable.

Meals
We provide 3 freshly cooked meals per day all week long (Monday to Sunday): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Fresh ingredients are purchased from local markets to prepare these meals. The volunteer homes have cooks from the local community who come daily to cook fresh, homely and tasty local meals for the volunteers. We can cater to a range of special diets including vegan, gluten free, nut free and lactose-intolerant diets. If there are any other allergy or food requirements mentioned to us beforehand, we always do our best to accommodate those needs. Those volunteers staying in private guesthouse rooms near the volunteer house, usually have breakfast at the guest house and walk down to the volunteer house for their lunch and dinner.

Local Transportation
Local transportation to and from the project is included every day.

During Free Time
There is plenty to do during the free time and weekends for the volunteers.The following activities are provided free of charge and included in your program fee:

  • Evening Rooftop Yoga Session (weekly)

  • Movie nights on large screen projector at the house (weekly)

  • Bike tour across paddy fields and local villages (monthly)

  • BBQ for volunteers and staff in the garden (monthly)

  • Night Fishing for anyone into fishing (on demand)

The following are popular weekend (or even daily) activities which our volunteers love to do around the area (at an additional charge):

  • Surfing lessons

  • Elephant safari

  • Whale watching(during season)

  • Rainforest hiking

  • Beach hopping

  • Local cooking class

  • Galle Walking Tour

  • Local spice market visit

  • Galle Fort visit

We also encourage you to join our specially curated 7D/6N Sri Lanka Culture & Adventure Tour which packs the best of the island’s beauty and diversity within a week.The tour can be added to your program itinerary before or after the volunteer program.


Dates

Dates

January

18

25

February

01

08

15

22

March

01

08

15

22

29

April

26

May

03

10

17

24

31

June

07

14

21

28

July

05

12

19

26

August

02

09

16

23

30

September

06

13

20

27

October

04

11

18

25

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Costs

Duration
Program Fee
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1 Week $635
2 Weeks $780
3 Weeks $930
4 Weeks $1070
5 Weeks $1210
6 Weeks $1360
7 Weeks $1505
8 Weeks $1650
Extra Week $200

Please Note: An application fee of is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.

What are you Paying For?

  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • ​Dedicated volunteer housing with WiFi (shared rooms)
  • Orientation and training on arrival
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner all days
  • Guaranteed project placement
  • Local transportation to projects in private AC van or tuk tuk
  • Experienced bilingual operations team on the ground
  • Dedicated staff support from 6 am to 8 pm every day
  • 24/7 local emergency support
  • Weekly yoga class on rooftop terrace
  • Weekly movie nights on large screen projector
  • Monthly bike tour around paddy fields and local villages
  • Monthly special BBQ dinner
  • Travel & Medical Insurance(Available at an extra cost)
  • Certificate of Participation(On Request)

What's NOT Included?

  • Visa Fee
  • International Airfare
  • Scheduled Airport Transfers from Colombo Airport (available at extra charges)
  • Vaccinations
  • Any personal expenses
  • Additional Local Excursions and Trips

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