Various Voluntary Roles at the Foundation of Goodness

  Sri Lanka

• Other Cities in Sri Lanka: 
Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Start dates ongoing

Description: Roles at FoG are diverse and could involve anything from working with local children to starting up small businesses, setting up sports programmes or teaching and running training facilities.

We are looking for volunteers on an ongoing to assist with our projects. We have a current particular need for:
1. Qualified English/ TEFL teachers
2. IT experts
3. Marketing and Graphic Designers
4. Sports coaches- volleyball, cricket, swimming, netball, badminton, karate
5. Physiotherapists
6. Qualified, experienced medical staff- GPs, nurses, paediatricians, mental health specialisits
7. Early years education specialists
8. Business development specialists/ entrepreneurs
9. Teachers in hard skills- electricians, plumbers, cooks, sewing, car maintenance etc

Highlights: At the Foundation of Goodness our mission is to empower the less privileged rural communities by creating a sustainable rural community model. Our work is unique in the region since it is of a holistic nature, attending to all of the needs of the villagers. As such, volunteers have the opportunity to get involved in a number of different ways. If you volunteer with us you will return home having had the experience of a lifetime. Past volunteers have bought with them a wealth of experience and left as members of the family - most stay in touch and many continue to assist from afar in whatever capacity they can.

Qualifications: We welcome applications from all volunteers. Ideally you will have had relevant experience in one of our project areas. However, we do not have any prerequisite qualifications. We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic people who are able to work on their own initiative.

Cost in US$: 0

Salary / Pay: Unfortunately we are not able to pay volunteers.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Most independent volunteers are qualified and experienced professionals who come to the Foundation to offer their skills and expertise, often setting up their own projects and initatives. We also welcome younger people who are keen, proactive and willing to put in some hard work, particularly those who have had prior volunteering experience in their own countries.

Age Range: All ages

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Sri Lanka Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Foundation of Goodness's Mission Statement: To empower the less privileged rural communities, whilst inculcating the spirit of goodness, so that they may have equal opportunities to excel in life. Our vision is to create a sustainable rural community model designed to inspire other regions and empower disadvantaged communities throughout the globe.

Year Founded: 1999