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Come and help at a learning centre in Kekirawa, Sri Lanka

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Our project is designed to meet the needs of the Kekirawa community, including children, teenagers, youth and adults, assisting them to discover their own talents and develop themselves to be self-sufficient members of the community.

OUR GOALS
Children, teenagers, youth and adults here are able to learn how to speak, read and write in English, use modern ICT equipment and learn how to apply new skills such as media, as well as explore new career and business opportunities to enrich their job and life chances and gain self- confidence and be inspired to take ownership of their own lives.

However, there are many talented personalities in this community. However, they are hidden and have yet to realize their talents and various capacities. The center gives them a chance to discover them and push them in order to let them find their path. Until now, the people in my community (kids, teenagers, young adults, and adults) have walked a certain distance in their life path without knowing this. Therefore the center needs to show them and open their minds to take the right path. This is the only challenge the center as if you can assist us on this. kindly join with us and help us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Teaching
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be able to learn how Asian culture, foods, hospitality and some activities related to rural culture and especially you will be able to discover Lankan culture.
Help
1. Support activity based English teaching to our students
2. Support Local Teachers to teach English language to students - (ages between 10- 50 years)
3. Storytelling, speaking, reading or writing practice activities
4. Helping to Library activities with school children's
5. Support during English camps
6. join with us to Visit schools and jointly work with Teacher of English @ The respective schools
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sinhalese: Fluent
Tamil: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Not Luxury Accommodation but Comfortable and secure, in most cases, you will have shared a bedroom with another volunteer and will be provided with 3 meals a day.
What else ...
Those who join us can have lake bath, see wild elephants ( Those who join with us during the months of September to December), visit cultural triangle, and do village visit. for more information about these special programs for volunteers contact head of the LC.

Special Note: If anyone Need to learn How to cook Sri Lankan traditional foods or Sri Lankan special cookery classes they are requested to contact the head of the learning center for more information about these special programs for volunteers.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 Hours a Day from Thursday to Monday

Host ref number: 414159875288

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5 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (Hendy) for host

I volunteered at this project back in August 2018 and was the most amazing and profound experience of my travels so far. Sampath, was so welcoming and kind. He offered to pick me up half way from Colombo to take me to the center.. i remember that day was 'Poya day" and there was food stands everywhere along the way giving free food for all.… read more

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anton)

Anton is a grate Volunteer which i have ever met. very decent and very innocent. the work that i assigned him to deal with students was little bit tough. but anton didnt worried about it. i always recommend him for any one who seek very genuine and gentle volunteer.

Sampath

(Excellent )

25 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (Anton) for host

It was my first workaway and it was awesome. It is a bit difficult to get there, but once you arrive you are greeted nicely and everyone is very kind to you. Teaching different age groups was a new experience for myself, but all the students are very happy and eager to learn. You have so many options and also time to explore the country from… read more

(Excellent )

23 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host

How to explain one of the best experience in my life!?
Kekirawa Learning Center is a place of empowerment for the community. Every single person who step through the door is warmly welcome regardless of their social background.
It was my first workaway experience, and so far it was the best one! I even extend my stay. I stayed 5 weeks in total.… read more

(Excellent )

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5 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (Hendy) for host

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anton)

(Excellent )

25 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (Anton) for host

(Excellent )

23 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host

(Excellent )

8 Oct 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Shuai)

No Words to describe , how you have grab my students. they always asking from me when Shuai teacher come back to this place.

Thank you so much for your grate support during your stay and i wish you all the best for all your dreams may come true. Awaiting to see you again here in Sri Lanka.

(Excellent )

8 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Shuai) for host

Mr. Sampath is a wonderful host. He takes care of the volunteers, tries his best to offer them a great volunteer experience by employing their talent, and makes sure they feel like home. The food is authentic Sri Lanka, and you get to experience the 100% local life. You will fall in love with people there who are so warm-hearted and nice to you as… read more

(Excellent )

9 Jul 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Retno)

I feel that's a privilege to have you here. the things that you initiated here are most valuable for us to go for a long run. thank you for ben here and looking forward to seeing you again at this center once again.

All your students remembering you asking when Maya Teacher come back again ?. but I cannot give the answer...

Thank you so much for… read more

(Excellent )

9 Jul 2018

Left by Workawayer (Retno) for host

It was my first Workaway experience, and I wished I could stay longer. 3 weeks isn't enough to help this center. I really enjoyed my time there with the family i stayed in (Amma, I already miss you roti hehe), Sampath (The man behind this amazing learning center), A figure who can inspire others with his passion on Education, The students who are… read more

(Excellent )

7 Jul 2018

Left by Workawayer (Solvej) for host

This was my first workaway experience and i must say i likes it a lot. The equipment in here is very good, so you’ve got good resources to prepare the lessons. Most students are very eager to learn so there is a great atmosphere.
The family you’re staying with is very lovely and caring and will make your stay even better.
Thanks for the great… read more

(Excellent )

16 May 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Solvej)

Dear Solveg,

You did an amazing job with my project. I am really proud of you and highly appreciated the way you work with my students. Thank you so much once again and enjoy your rest days on this little island.

:)

(Very good )

6 Jul 2018

Left by Workawayer (Sandrine ) for host

I spend 10 days in Kekirawa learning center. It was a great experience!
The students were very motivated to learn english and talk with us. The host family who live next to the center are very welcoming and the lady is a very good cook. It was nice to taste traditional sri lankan food.
I was there for the 1st anniversary of the center, it is… read more

(Excellent )

23 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer (Bart) for host

nice to be teaching.

(Very good )

22 May 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Bart)

Bart Is a Perfect Teacher with very good Personality. when he joins with my project, he did a great job for my students and even today he is not in my center but students asking when he is coming, but I am answerless. that's shows how much our students need you here.

All the best Bart.

(Very good )

21 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

The experience I had here was better than I could ever have imagined. The centre is well set up with resources, so we could plan lessons tailored towards the various ages groups that attend (from children-Young adults- adults). Sampath was very helpful in giving us travel advice, so we enjoyed many trips to the beautiful areas nearby.

The family… read more

(Excellent )

20 Jun 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)

Dear Emilie

Thank you for visiting our place and helping to me for Two weeks. we all here really appreciate the way you conduct activities with my students. it was so professional. we are hoping to see you once again in Sri Lanka and wish you all the best with your future endeavors.

Thank you so much Emilie....

(Excellent )

19 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer (Emilie) for host

I had previous experience with workaway ,some of them teaching english, but I have to say that this one was by far my more memorable! The center as a lot of ressources and is a valuable asset to kekirawa! I stayed a little over two weeks because I had engagements elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but I wish I could have stayed longer to build a better… read more

(Excellent )

27 Mar 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Dina)

Thanks you so much Dina You were grate teacher to our students, you did work hard with the kids, i personally feel the opportunity i had to work with you is privileged for me. Thank you soo much and all the best Dina.

We are awaiting to see you again one day in this little island.

(Excellent )

27 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer (Dina) for host

Since my first visit to Sri Lanka 3 years ago I had an idea to come back and volunteer with beautiful srilankan kids whose big dark-brown eyes loook deep inside of you, right into the heart. So I wasn't hesitating to accept Sampath's invitation.

The centre is a kind of wonderland:) Sampath organized an oasis of contemporary education in this… read more completely traditional and mostly undeveloped place – I was really surpised by that contrast.
The Center has a rich library with a variety of books on different topics (astronomy, animal world, encyclopedias, nature, physics, chemistry, biology, art, sports etc. etc.) My goal was to implement this huge amount of books into the process of study.
1. Reading classes. According to my personal experience reading aloud is the best way to practice any language. We were reading with kids, translating the words into sinhala (with dictionaries and google translator), discussing the topics, answering the questions.
2. Library reorganization. The library had about 1700 books mostly uncategorized and mixed. With other volunteers we were sorting the books and finally organized it nicely with a division into sections.
3. Photos & Videos. It was a pleasure to witness the life of the Center and also capture it on the camera. The materials were needed for the documentation and information about the work of teachers and the learning process.
4. Regular English classes. Every class we followed a particular topic. It was interesting and exciting to prepare different types of materials (video, cartoons, media) for every class.
All in all during my stay (1 month) I got a valuable experience in teaching and organizing work. I had beautiful time with kids and other volunteers that I'm really thankful for. Every student was unique, and although the english level was different I felt a special connection almost with every child. Sampath is a grate person to work and study from. He is a high qualified specialist in computers and media, very hard-working. He is really open-minded and ready to support any idea that can improve the studying process and the life of the community of Kekirawa about which he is carying a lot.

The area itself is really rural, not much to see in Kekirawa, although it's really close to Sigiria (35 km), Dambulla (20 km), Anuradhapura (50 km) – these places you can easily reach by bus or tuk-tuk. But if you are looking for some authentic experience in the true and simple life of srilankan north it's one of the best opportunities to get it here.

(Excellent )

26 Feb 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Chloe)

Kathie was a fantastic person and was very helpful to our Adult class students as well as teenage. due her tight schedule she could be with us for longer but during her stay with us she did grate job. thank you kathie. hoping to see you once again in Sri Lanka.

(Excellent )

10 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Katie & Chloe) for host

I had a lovely week at this workaway. Sampath has created a wonderful, well resourced centre which is important and cherished by the local community. The children and adults who i taught some english to and read with were beautiful. All very warm people, open to learning. The hosts, who are the family living next door to the place, were so… read more

(Very good )

26 Feb 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Shelley)

Dear Mrs. Shelley

Thank you so much for your feed back kept on our profile. every one here including your students are always remembering you and the way you work with us. i am really proud of you and and your teaching skills of grabbing students attention.

i really appreciate your all support extended to this place and i would highly recommend… read more

(Excellent )

26 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (Shelley) for host

The learning center in Kekirawa is a welcoming and supportive place for those wanting to learn English, computer skills and business related skills. Sampath is a passionate community leader who is providing many learning and work opportunities for his community members at almost no cost. It was a pleasure to see all the projects that are being… read more

(Excellent )

29 Jan 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Dear Lisa,

Thank you very much for your feed back and, i wam really impressed with all you have done to my learning centre. you were such wonderful teacher to my students and they never forget you forever.

every sunday your students keep asking me when " lisa teacher coming back. i always say she will b back soon.

Thank you so much once again… read more

(Excellent )

29 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

It was my first workaway experience and it was such a great experience for few weeks! I worked only from Friday till Sunday. The young students are so welcoming and willing to learn...it was a grat pleasure for me. Sampath make a great job but you can help him also with social media. Until now few girls send me weekly emails ;-)

During the week I… read more

(Excellent )

31 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Thank you for been with us for three weeks and you did a amazing job to our center kids. with you all the best Hannah.

(Good )

21 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

This was my first workaway experience, and for that I am very grateful because it was such a good experience! The students are so welcoming and eager to learn, they make teaching them easy :) Also, Sugula makes amazing food! I took a trip to Kandy and found myself craving her meals when I was away for those few short days. Plenty of day trips… read more

(Excellent )

4 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Eamonn) for host

Life in Sri Lanka is beautiful. And so is everything about this learning center. It is a great and important addition to the area. I loved everyone I met on this workaway project especially the students. They genuinely want to learn/improve their English and they truly appreciate our efforts. They seemed to especially appreciate my slow and clear… read more

(Excellent )

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