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Welcoming kind souls to help transform lives in Parakaduwa. We are a charitable organization who set up with the intention of improving the lives of Sri Lankans affected with disabilities, social stigmas and other troubling issues. More specifically, we are searching for individuals who are happy to engage with the pupils at our residential training centre, in turn providing a positive contribution to our community. Accomodation will be available for you as well as 3 freshly cooked meals per day. In your free time you will have the opportunity to experience the tranquility of Sri Lankan buddhist life, as well as visiting many wonderful nearby attractions such as Bopeth Falls and Adam's Peak.
We have 4 paid staff members such as 1)center incharge 2) hostel maitron 3) assistant hostel maitron 4) cook
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Self development
Movies & TV
Pets
LGBTQ
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Languages
History
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Blogging
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you are interested in immersing yourself into local Sri Lankan village life and learning more about buddhism then this is the perfect place for you. Our chief monk is very competent in the English language and can teach you many different buddhist concepts and philosophies in depth. You will also have the opportunity to socialise with the local community and discover more about our way of life and traditions.
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).
Help
We are welcoming a range of volunteers
Firstly those who can help with fundraising, website design and engaging and teaching the pupils at our residential centre. This could include dance, music and arts and crafts.
We would also love to host those who have handy skills to help to develop our residential centre.
Also we would like people to help us to start a vegetable and herbal garden.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sinhalese: Fluent
Hindi: Intermediate
Tamil: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I am open to learning new languages, in particular French and German.
Accommodation
We can provide personal rooms if they are available, otherwise you may be sharing with other volunteers.
We can provide 3 cooked sei lankan meals per day and 2 times tea or coffee and bed tea.if volunteers need to prepare any extra meal we can provide the kitchen facilities upon there request. Foods can provide for all days incluiding their off days.
What else ...
In your free time you can visit local waterfalls and other serene destinations.
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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
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