Teach English in Sri Lanka!

  Sri Lanka

Colombo Central,  Kandy

Length of Position: 8-12 Weeks
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Multiple start dates throughout the year

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to see why small is beautiful?

You can do more than just teach English on this project; you can be a sports coach, actor, entertainer and a friend too as you become fully immersed in community life. The great thing about staying on an island is that it is usually small enough to be explored (and you won't get too lost if you lose your way). The project is based in Colombo which not only provides a great backdrop to your time here but is also a handy place from which to explore the rest of the island. Children on the project range from 7 to 18 and will all be eager to make the most of having a native English speaker around! Having you there will mean they can develop knowledge of the language through more varied means such as conversation classes, games and songs.

Find out more about i-to-i, watch their short video here: http://video.i-to-i.com/site-videos/video.html

Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"Playing cricket on hot sunny afternoons with the boys. Teacher/pupil volleyball match - the female teachers were playing in saris: I never knew they afforded such mobility! Seeing the pupils' artwork and creativity. In limited circumstances with few provisions, they were able to make amazing things: paper flowers, model cars, bamboo huts.. The poisonous snake in the garden, the giant spider on my pillow, the wasps nest in my bedroom... What doesn't kill/bite/sting you, scares the life out of you, but makes you a stronger person!" (Rena Patel)

You can do more than just teach English on this project; you can be a sports coach, actor, entertainer and a friend too as you become fully immersed in community life. The great thing about staying on an island is that it is usually small enough to be explored (and you won't get too lost if you lose your way). The project is based in Colombo which not only provides a great backdrop to your time here but is also a handy place from which to explore the rest of the island. Children on the project range from 7 to 18 and will all be eager to make the most of having a native English speaker around! Having you there will mean they can develop knowledge of the language through more varied means such as conversation classes, games and songs.

Qualifications:
* Independence, enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard.
* None - You will be trained on our TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course.

Cost in US$: $1590.00 for 8 weeks, $100.00 for every week thereafter

Before you depart we offer:
- detailed information on your project and country
- fundraising advice and support
- visa instructions
- vaccination recommendations
- advice on health, safety and culture shock
- English teacher training course (TEFL)
- contact details to pass along to your family

When you arrive we provide:
- pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date
- welcome orientation
- accommodation
- well-researched quality placement
- support of in-country i-to-i team

You will always have:
- access to our emergency support team 24/7
- assistance of the global i-to-i staff
- guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers

Salary / Pay: None - Voluntary position.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Sri Lanka Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994