Volunteer to Teach English to Sri Lankan Monks!
Sri Lanka
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
Description:
Volunteers joining this program teach English to adorable Buddhist Monks. The monks are in the age group of 7-18 years. Volunteers work in a temple/school for Buddhist Monks in the coastal city of Galle, located in southern Sri Lanka. Volunteers will teach for about 5 hours in a day and will have weekends off. You can start teaching with the basics of the language and help them in learning short simple terms first. The young monks are delighted if they are able to learn a simple, short sentence which enables them to understand English speaking people and express themselves in the same language. You are welcome to bring your own teaching materials for the project as the temple schools are do not have provide many teaching materials for the monks. By teaching English to the young monks you will also get an opportunity to gain knowledge about the Buddhist culture and customs in Sri Lanka. Note: You need not be a qualified teacher to join this program. Program Information Program Requirements Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to have some discipline as the young monks lead a simple and disciplined life. Project Location The project placement is located in the coastal city of Galle in southern Sri Lanka. Galle is one of the most popular tourist areas of Sri Lanka .It is the main town in the most southerly part of the island.It is one of the best examples of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
Cost in US$: Starting USD200 only!
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
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- Language instruction
- Medical insurance
- Registration fees
- Travel while in host country
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- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
* Airport Receive/ Transfer: Our representative will greet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel/placement/home stay. * Orientation: A day long orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc. Each participant will be provided with a local Map of the city. * Lodging: Almost all placements have residential accommodation arrangements, however if that is not available volunteers will be staying with a local welcoming and educated family or in a guest house near by. * Food: 3 local meals will be provided in this project. * Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive travel and medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. Please find details here. * In-Country travel assistance: If participants like to travel around, we provide with full support for bookings & arrangements to travel within Vietnam. * In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. * Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. * Cost and Start Dates: We have programs running throughout the year for your convenience; please check start dates by emailing us.
Experience Required: no
Age Range: 18 - 50
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Sri Lanka
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Resume
- Written Application
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