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Sri Lanka - Women’s English Literacy Program

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Sri Lanka - Women’s English Literacy Program

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Join GoEco on the tropical coast of southern Sri Lanka to empower local women by breaking down educational barriers!

Program Highlights

Help empower local women by enhancing their English language skills
Help these women become more confident, empowered and employable
Live in close proximity to world-class beaches
Explore Sri Lanka with fellow volunteers on weekends to make lasting memories
Enjoy weekly rooftop yoga sessions, nighttime fishing trips, weekly movie nights, monthly bike tours and monthly barbecues

Your schedule at a glance (Minimum two-week duration):

Arrival Day, Saturday: Arrive into Colombo 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. Welcome training and house tour may be given, depending on arrival time.

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: Volunteers will teach English to groups of women for two hours each afternoon and plan for the next lesson.

Days 7-8, Saturday and Sunday: Enjoy a free weekend.

Days 9-13, Monday-Friday: Volunteers will teach English to groups of women for two hours each afternoon and plan for the next lesson.

Days 14-15, Saturday and Sunday: Departure day for volunteers staying just three 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: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Volunteer Work: English teaching

Age: Min age of 18

Number of Volunteers: Up to 6 international volunteers

Important Note: Experience in teaching is preferred, but not required. This program is open to all who are interested and proficient in English.

What's Included

Accommodations: Shared rooms in a volunteer villa

Food: Three meals per day

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 on this program will help build the confidence of local women through enhancing their English language skills; therefore, expanding their employment opportunities. The women who join this program are mostly from middle-class and lower-class, Muslim communities and are keen to expand their skill set. The English lessons will be heavily focused on speaking skills. By joining this program, you will aid in breaking down gender barriers by providing these women with educational and language skills removing their barrier to education and finally, employment.

Some of your tasks may include:

Preparing and planning lessons with local coordinators
Practicing speaking English in creative ways such as role playing
Leading basic grammar lessons

Schedule: Volunteers will teach for about two hours in the afternoons, Monday-Friday. Groups will consist of 3-10 women. Volunteers have the option to join a morning volunteer program as well, such as teaching Buddhist monk students or teaching in a local kindergarten, dependent upon availability. Volunteers will spend between one to two hours each day planning the next day’s lesson.

Holidays: Please note that this program is closed during these holidays:

August 13-16, 2019
December 23, 2019-January 3, 2020
April 13-22, 2020
May 7-8 & 23-24, 2020
July 31-August 7, 2020
August 13-16, 2020
December 23-29, 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/ tables 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
Proficiency in English
Police clearance

Volunteers can enjoy weekly evening yoga sessions 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: