Join GoEco in the diverse city of Galle in southern Sri Lanka to teach English to monk students!
Program Highlights:
Your schedule at a glance (Minimum duration of two weeks):
Arrival Day, Saturday: Arrive into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). A team member will be waiting to pick you up for transfer to the volunteer villa. Meet and greet with fellow volunteers.
Day 1, Sunday: Volunteers will receive tour of the area, and orientation if it was not given on Saturday. Enjoy the rest of the day by exploring local beaches with fellow volunteers or joining an adventure! ( See “Travel Highlights” below for recommendations!)
Days 2-6, Monday-Friday: Rewarding volunteer work and cultural exchange with monk students at the Pirivena (monastic college) in the morning. Join an additional teaching program in the afternoon or relax back at the villa.
Days 7-8, Saturday and Sunday: Enjoy another free weekend.
Days 9-13, Monday-Friday: Continuation of your English lessons with the monk students. Join an additional teaching program in the afternoon or relax back at the villa.
Day 14, Saturday: Departure day for volunteers staying just two weeks. Free time for volunteers who are extending.
Special Offer: Sign up before August 15, 2019 for a starting date between now and June 30, 2020 and receive a discount of $100, $150 or $200 USD! Contact us to receive this offer.
Program Highlights:
- Engage in positive cultural exchange with Buddhist monk students
- Weekday mornings are filled with rewarding volunteer work
- Afternoons and weekends are free for exploration and adventure
- Live in close proximity to world-class beaches
- Enjoy weekly rooftop yoga sessions, night fishing trips, weekly movie nights, monthly bike tours and monthly barbecues
Your schedule at a glance (Minimum duration of two weeks):
Arrival Day, Saturday: Arrive into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). A team member will be waiting to pick you up for transfer to the volunteer villa. Meet and greet with fellow volunteers.
Day 1, Sunday: Volunteers will receive tour of the area, and orientation if it was not given on Saturday. Enjoy the rest of the day by exploring local beaches with fellow volunteers or joining an adventure! ( See “Travel Highlights” below for recommendations!)
Days 2-6, Monday-Friday: Rewarding volunteer work and cultural exchange with monk students at the Pirivena (monastic college) in the morning. Join an additional teaching program in the afternoon or relax back at the villa.
Days 7-8, Saturday and Sunday: Enjoy another free weekend.
Days 9-13, Monday-Friday: Continuation of your English lessons with the monk students. Join an additional teaching program in the afternoon or relax back at the villa.
Day 14, Saturday: Departure day for volunteers staying just two weeks. Free time for volunteers who are extending.
Special Offer: Sign up before August 15, 2019 for a starting date between now and June 30, 2020 and receive a discount of $100, $150 or $200 USD! Contact us to receive this offer.
Location of the Project:
Galle, Sri Lanka
Project length:
Min 2 weeks - Max 12 weeks
Arrival Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Volunteer Work:
English teaching
Age:
Min. age 18
Number of Volunteers:
Up to four international volunteers
What's Included
Accommodations:
Shared rooms in a volunteer villa
Food:
Three meals per day are provided
Airport Transfers:
Airport transfers are provided on both arrival and departure days
Orientation:
Upon arrival, volunteers will receive a walking tour and welcome/ introductory training presentations.
Support:
Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.
What's not Included
Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, teaching materials (approx. $10/day), personal expenses.
Galle is a beautiful area in southern Sri Lanka that is surrounded by lush greenery and is in close proximity to world-class beaches! Many of the nearby beaches are prime surfing spots, and others are more relaxing. There is even a turtle lagoon nearby. Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, complete with Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient religious buildings, museums and more. Galle is also quite trendy, and is home to cafes, boutiques and boutique hotels.
Volunteers will help at a nearby Pirivena (monastic college) by teaching English to the monks of the school. Due to the intense focus of Buddhism studies, there is not much time (or funding) for English language lessons. The monks are between the ages of 11 and 19, and will be studying a basic level of English. There may be between 2-15 monks per class. Each English lesson will be about two hours along, although one to two hours of lesson planning are required beforehand. Volunteers are encouraged to bring relevant resources for teaching and also laptops/ipads for lesson planning and lessons. Volunteers should budget for $10/ day to print out and purchase teaching materials.
Some of your tasks may include:
Schedule: Volunteers will teach for two hours in the morning, Monday-Friday, and have the option to join afternoon programs to teach women or to teach at primary schools/ teaching centers. An hour or two per day will be spent with the coordinator to plan the next day's lesson. Volunteers have the weekends free to spend as they wish.
Holidays: Please note that this program is closed during these holidays:
Some of your tasks may include:
- Preparing and planning lessons with local coordinators
- Teaching basic grammar lessons
- Practicing speaking, reading and writing skills with the students
Schedule: Volunteers will teach for two hours in the morning, Monday-Friday, and have the option to join afternoon programs to teach women or to teach at primary schools/ teaching centers. An hour or two per day will be spent with the coordinator to plan the next day's lesson. Volunteers have the weekends free to spend as they wish.
Holidays: Please note that this program is closed during these holidays:
- November 11-29, 2019
- December 2, 2019-January 3, 2020
- April 13-29, 2020
- May 7-9 & 23-29, 2020
- August 13-16, 2020
- November 11-December 29, 2020
Internet:
Each volunteer may use up to 2GB of WiFi in the volunteer house during their stay.
Laundry:
Laundry services are available for an additional fee.
Accommodations:
Volunteers will be in shared rooms with bunk beds in a volunteer villa with 3-5 other volunteers. There may be up to 40 volunteers in the house at one time. The villa includes a private garden, a rooftop terrace(with yoga sessions!), a lounge room with sofas, bean bag chairs, books, speakers and a projector. There are ceiling fans as well as floor/table fans in the rooms. Air conditioning is available for an additional fee. Rooms are cleaned twice per week, shared bathrooms are cleaned daily and sheets are changed once per week. Private rooms in a separate house are available for an extra fee. Sahara Beach is just a five-minute walk away! During busier seasons, volunteers may be in alternative, but similar accommodations.
Food:
Three meals per day will be prepared by the main and assistant chef, using local, fresh ingredients. Tropical fruit is available during every meal and there is a salad bar set up during most lunches and dinners. Vegan, nut-free, gluten-free and lactose-free diets can be accommodated. The local team will do their best to accommodate special diets, but notice must be given in advance. Tea, coffee and filtered water are available 24/7.
Please take note of this program's minimum requirements:
- Minimum age of 18
- Police clearance
- Proficiency in English
Volunteers can enjoy weekly evening yoga session on the rooftop, night fishing trips, weekly movie nights, monthly bike tours and monthly barbecues! Additional travel adventures are available for an additional fee, and a few recommendations are listed below:
Adventure Tour (Highly Recommended):
Extend your stay in Sri Lanka by participating in a seven-day Adventure Tour! This adventure tour includes a game drive, visits to waterfalls, a long train ride, an overnight stay at a riverside eco lodge, visit to temples, a village walk, visit to a spice grove, a visit to Lion Rock, time in the local market as well as a trip to Negombo Beach!
Additional Recommendations:
Adventure Tour (Highly Recommended):
Extend your stay in Sri Lanka by participating in a seven-day Adventure Tour! This adventure tour includes a game drive, visits to waterfalls, a long train ride, an overnight stay at a riverside eco lodge, visit to temples, a village walk, visit to a spice grove, a visit to Lion Rock, time in the local market as well as a trip to Negombo Beach!
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