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Family Volunteer Adventure in Sri Lanka

Embark on an incredible journey to explore the captivating island of Sri Lanka with your family through an exhilarating one-week volunteer program! This amazing opportunity This amazing opportunity seamlessly blends cultural immersion, environmental conservation, and community involvement, creating

Highlights

  • Exploring the unparalleled beauty and rich heritage of Sri Lanka!
  • Volunteer with your family in Environmental and Turtle Conservation Project
  • Embarking on a journey to the iconic Galle Dutch Fort and the postcard-perfect Unawatuna Beach
  • Immersing yourself in the teachings of Buddhism at a renowned temple in Sri Lanka
  • Paddling down the pristine Gin Ganga River and participating in its conservation
  • Indulging in rejuvenating yoga sessions, embracing the local wellness practices
  • Mastering the art of surfing at one of Sri Lanka's stunning beaches
  • Joining a guided biking expedition through charming villages and lush paddy fields
  • Great bonding opportunity for the family while giving back to the nature
  • Great learning opportunity for kids learning about turtles and conservation
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Overview

Embark on an incredible journey to explore the captivating island of Sri Lanka with your family through an exhilarating one-week volunteer program! This amazing opportunity seamlessly blends  cultural immersion, environmental conservation, and community service work,  , creating an experience that will stay with you and your family forever. 

Itinerary Summary

  • Sat: Arrival in CMB. Private transfer to Galle.
  • Sun: Training and orientation + Area tour
  • Mon: Turtle hatchery (morning) + Buddhist temple visit (afternoon)
  • Tue: River cleaning in kayaks (morning) + Yoga class (afternoon)
  • Wed: Turtle hatchery (morning) + Surfing lesson (afternoon)
  • Thu: Interacting with local children (arts and crafts, games, etc.) in the morning + bike ride across countryside (afternoon)
  • Fri: Beach clean-up (morning)
  • Sat: Departure (airport transfer included)

Itinerary

Itinerary

Please note the activities listed below are subject to change based on local conditions on the ground at the time.

Day 1 (Sat): Arrival in Colombo airport. Private group transfer to accommodation in Galle.

Day 2 (Sun): Training and orientation session (includes introduction to Sri Lanka, cultural awareness training as well as training for the various project activities) in the morning followed by area orientation tour in and around Galle and Unawatuna neighbourhoods in the afternoon/early evening (includes key sites such as Galle Dutch Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Galle market, etc).

Day 3 (Mon): We commence the project activities with a visit to our sea turtle hatchery to learn about endangered sea turtles and our ongoing turtle conservation efforts. The family will participate in hands-on conservation work such as feeding and cleaning the turtles, taking care of older and disabled turtles, cleaning the turtle tanks and general hatchery area, filling tanks with fresh sea water to mimic their natural environment, and other ad hoc tasks. The goal is to protect and conserve critically endangered sea turtles that are native to the waters of the Indian Ocean, and particularly to Sri Lanka. Supported by our hatchery staff and turtle project coordinator..
In the afternoon/early evening, we visit a prominent Buddhist Temple for a cultural immersion session to learn about the basics about Buddhism, the main religion of the island. This visit includes a tour of the temple to gain a better understanding of its history and culture and a chance to see Buddhist monk(s) go about their day-to-day lives.

Day 4 (Tue): In the morning we embark on a river cleaning session as part of our local environmental conservation efforts. We visit the tributaries of the Gin Ganga River, an important 116 km long water body originating from the virgin Sinharaja Rainforest and flowing down through several villages towards Galle and into the Indian Ocean. Keeping the river clean benefits local neighbouring communities, the surrounding flora and fauna, and ultimately the ocean. This part of the project involves volunteers riding in canoes and cleaning smaller tributaries of the river of plastic and other waste products that threaten the immediate ecosystem. Life jackets, canoes, oars, scooping nets and waste collecting bags are provided. It requires teamwork and a sense of adventure, all done in a beautiful rural natural setting surrounded by paddy fields.

In the afternoon we indulge in a group Yoga class led by an experienced Yoga teacher. Yoga is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular health & wellness activities and our classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced Yogis.

Day 5 (Wed ): In the morning we head back for another visit to our sea turtle hatchery to perform a different set of conservation tasks than we did on the first day. The first session focuses more on feeding-related activities while this session is more cleaning-oriented. Exact set of tasks in both sessions will be determined as per the project needs on the ground at the time.

In the afternoon we arrange a group surfing lesson (weather permitting) for the family. Surfing is one of the fastest growing and most loved sports in Sri Lanka. The lesson is provided by qualified instructors and surf boards are provided. Good opportunity to learn how to surf or refine one’s surfing skills. Those who don’t wish to participate can relax on the beach.

Day 6 (Thu): In the morning the family volunteers with young children (aged 3-6 years). They will be assisted by our own Educational Coordinators who will help with planning and translations. The participants will help conduct various educational and fun learning activities for the children in this immersive and interactive session. Typical activities include arts and crafts, playing educational games, drawing, singing & dancing, storytelling, etc. 

In the afternoon we embark upon a guided bike tour across lush paddy fields and quaint local villages. Explore the greenery and rustic pathways of the Sri Lankan countryside (includes a pitstop at a local coconut garden for some refreshing coconut water).

Day 7 (Fri): The last volunteering activity of the week is a group beach cleaning session in the morning at a prominent local beach as part of our ongoing local conservation efforts. The family will join other volunteers to help clean up the beach and surrounding areas from unwanted plastic and other toxic waste. This initiative will involve team effort and coordination to help preserve our vital marine ecosystems.
The afternoon is left open for self-exploration or relaxation as desired.

Day 8 (Sat): Private transfer to Colombo airport to catch departure flight back. Goodbye Sri Lanka!


Project Requirement

Project Requirement

A minimum of 3 family members are required to take part in this program.The minimum age requirement for children taking part in the program is 6 years at the time of joining the program. All participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program.

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Living

Living

At Volunteering Solutions we ensure that all our international volunteers are provided the utmost comfort so that they can have a home away from home experience while working with us. We ensure that your stay, meals and other personal requirements are looked after well. 

Airport Transfers 
Families will be provided private airport transfers to and from the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport Airport by a representative of the local coordinating team on the program start and end date respectively.

Accommodation

Families will be provided accommodation in a beautiful, peaceful, boutique-style guesthouse/villa located very near to the volunteer house. The villa combines the convenience of a boutique hotel with the feeling of a private home; a secluded place to relax and unwind in quiet and secure surroundings. The twin/ triple sharing rooms are decorated in modern, contemporary Asian style with en-suite bathrooms and solar-powered hot water and airconditioning. The accommodation is just a two minute walk to Unawatuna beach with its wide range of great value cafes, restaurants and bars. If accommodation is not available at the villa, another suitable accommodation shall be arranged.

Orientation

A detailed program Orientation will be provided to the families before starting the volunteering program.All participants on arrival get a welcome presentation including health and safety training, culture presentation, project specific presentation and area orientation tour. 

Meals

Breaskfast shall be provided at the guesthouse/villa and lunch and dinner will be served at the main volunteer house along with other volunteers. Fresh ingredients are purchased from local markets to prepare these meals. We have two lady chefs (a head chef and an assistant) from our 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.

During Free Time

Although the one week family volunteer adventure itinerary is pretty comprehensive and includes many activities for families, additional activities can also be arranged by the local team at additional charges. Otherwise, you can always choose to relax and explore Unawatuna or join other volunteers in monthly activities such as movie nights, bbq dinners at the volunteer house.


Dates

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Costs

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1 Week $875

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

Discounted Price for Children Aged 6-12 yrs will be USD 750 each. Full price chargeable for for all family members aged 13 years and older

What are you Paying for?

  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • All projects and activities listed above
  • Private accommodation in AC rooms (twin or triple sharing)
  • Private airport transfer both ways
  • Local transportation to all projects and activities
  • Orientation and training on arrival
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
  • Dedicated staff support on all projects and activities
  • 24/7 local emergency support
  • Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • Flights
  • Visa 
  • Personal Expenses

FAQ's

Health and Safety

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