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Save €100 - Only until 31.12.2024!
Until the end of the year we're giving a €100 discount on all bookings. Plan your trip now
Winter vacation at SGA.
We'll be on a short Christmas break from December 23 to 27. After that we'll be back for you!
Save €100 - Only until 31.12.2024!
Until the end of the year we're giving a €100 discount on all bookings. Plan your trip now
Winter vacation at SGA.
We'll be on a short Christmas break from December 23 to 27. After that we'll be back for you!
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Trip | Volunteer in Sri Lanka
Teaching English in a Preschool in Hanguranketha, Sri Lanka
Hanguranketha, Sri Lanka
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
no particular
Language skills
Good english knowledge
About this position
Overview: Teaching English in a Preschool in Hanguranketha, Sri Lanka
Hanguranketha is located in the highlands of Sri Lanka. It offers a unique and breathtaking landscape. As participants in this project in this city you can get to know the city, the people and the highlands from a completely new perspective. The classes take place at both the private and public preschools. By learning English the Sri Lankan children improve their chances to find a good job in the future or to learn other foreign languages. In this project the volunteers actively contribute to a better future for Sri Lanka’s children.
What to expect
Description: Teaching English in a Preschool in Hanguranketha, Sri Lanka
This project offer two different ways of teaching English:
- You can teach at the private and public preschools in Hanguranketha, where you will teach the children mainly in spelling and reading. You can create a playful access to the English language for the children with playing games or singing.
- Alternatively, you can also teach at a school for disadvantaged children. This school is located about 6 kilometers away from Hanguranketha and has circa 150 students and 10 teachers. The children attending this school are mainly from lower income families who work in agriculture. Here you will teach the children the basics of English and improve so their communication skills. The focus is to help each child individually if necessary. The children here will need your full attention.
Working hours:
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 11.30 am, in the afternoon you will attend different activities/projects
Requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- Good English communication skills
- Piercings and tattoos must be covered/removed
To register on-site you need a copy of your passport and a certificate of criminal records.
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Program flow in Sri Lanka
Program start:
The introduction week always starts on a Monday and ends on a Friday.
Arrival Date:
We recommend to arrive at a Saturday or Sunday because the airport pickup is only included on the weekends. Arrivals during week days have to be paid extra.
Arrival at the airport:
You will arrive at the CMG - BanBandaranyake International Airport and from there you will be brought directly to the Volunteer Center in Kandy by your volunteer coordinators. You will spend your first week in Kandy getting to know the culture and the other volunteers. In your first week you will start your program. In case you are already in Sri Lanka you can organize your arrival yourself and wait until the weekend to get picked up at the CMB or in Kandy.
Public holidays: All programs are closed on the following holidays:
14 november - II Full Moon Poya Day
12 december - Milad - Ul - Nabi
13 december - Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
School holidays:
End of March - end of April
End of June - end of August
End of November - beginning of January
Ready to get started?
Teaching English in a Preschool in Hanguranketha, Sri Lanka
Flexible dates
min. 2 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
990 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Accommodation during your community engagement work in Hanguranketha, Sri Lanka
The volunteer house is only a few kilometers away from the city center. In each room 4 to 6 people will be accommodated. Boys/men and girls/women are accommodated separately. Each room has access to one bathroom, which will be shared with all roommates. You can relax or eat together with other volunteers in the cozy garden in front of the house. A fridge where you can cool your drinks and foods is also available. The volunteer house has no access to Wifi. Meals During weekdays you will be provided with 3 meals per day and on the weekends with 2 meals. The meals mainly consists of rice and vegetables and are a mix of Western and local cuisine.Our Service
Service community engagement in Sri Lanka - what's in and what's not in
Services for your community engagement work abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it:
What's included:
- Placement in a community engagement project according to you demands
- Assisting visa application
- Information about cheap flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Accommodation during your whole volunteer work (in dormitories in the volunteer house)
- Every day transport to the project site
- 3 meals during the weekdays
- 2 meals on Saturday and Sunday
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
- Certificate
What’s not included:
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Transfer to the airport after the end of your project work
Our local team
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