Meaningful Adventure - Volunteer Experiences in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: 2009: January 31 - February 14, March 7 - 21, March 2009 (TBA), May - June (Post Secondary Students/Youth), August 15 - 29, October 10 -24, November 29 - December 12.
Description:
Developing World Connections volunteers will experience the incredible satisfaction of working with local Sri Lankans as together they rebuild the lives of people in a country still recovering from the December 26, 2004 tsunami. Volunteers assist with the construction of homes and the building of a trades training facility in the Tangalle region.
Highlights:
Volunteers benefit from working in a group, which offers the sense of team work and group accomplishment. Volunteers work with and alongside locals. By working together, one benefits from a real sense of global citizenship and solidarity. All experiences are led by an experienced team leader who helps facilitate the experience. Volunteers benefit from the lasting friendships developed and from the life changing impact of such a unique and meaningful experience. Participants may choose to spend time afterwards exploring some of the most beautiful scenery, exotic sites and rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.
Qualifications:
No special skills required.
Cost in US$: $1,800 (CDN$)
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Registration fees
- Travel while in host country
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
The cost of a 2 week international volunteer experience in Sri Lanka is $1,800. Cost includes food, in-country transportation, 2 - 3 star level accommodation and project expenses. Included in the $1,800 is a $500 direct project donation. This cost does not include airfare, however the entire cost of an international volunteer experience paid to Developing World Connections, including airfare, is eligible for a charitable tax receipt in Canada and/or U.S.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- agriculture
- appropriate technology
- building maintenance
- building schools
- childcare/children
- community centers
- community development
- computer training
- digging
- education
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- food
- gardening
- grassroots organization
- health education
- housing
- income-generation
- micro-enterprise
- organic farming
- painting
- pastoral work
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- planting
- playgrounds
- renovation
- repairs
- volunteering
- water
- women
- youth
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Typical Volunteer: Developing World Connections volunteers come from all different backgrounds, professions and ages. People as old as 13 and as young as 83 have participated on a volunteer experience!
Age Range: All ages.
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Sri Lanka
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of 5 - 30
Application Process Involves:
Post Services Include:
- Exit DebriefingAbroad
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Developing World Connections's Mission Statement: Our Mission:
To contribute to the betterment of our global community by providing service to people in developing nations.
Our Philosophy:
Developing World Connections strongly believes that great learning comes as a result of working with people from all nations. It is not our purpose to change the culture of our host country, but rather to embrace and better understand the differences that give equal value to each society. Our volunteers are guests who respect the host country's culture and honour the goodwill extended to them during their visit.
We believe the footprint we leave behind should be gentle, the friendships great, and the memories we bring home should positively and profoundly impact our lives.
Year Founded: 2004
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