Overview

By teaching abroad with Inspire you can help under-funded schools and Buddhist community centres to improve education in impoverished rural areas. Our volunteer projects are based in the picturesque region around Kandy, where volunteers can work in pre-schools and upper schools, with children aged 4-8 and 8-17 years old.

While teaching in Sri Lanka your main role will be to raise levels of English among disadvantaged students. In pre-school classes volunteers teach basic English and play games to engage children and encourage them to learn. Those who teach in Sri Lanka in upper schools teach more advanced subjects such as French, German and Computing. Previous volunteers have also got involved with arts, crafts and music, as well as sports activities after school.

As a volunteer in Sri Lanka your skills, energy and imagination can help to motivate and inspire students and improve education in areas of genuine need. Teaching in Sri Lanka gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s charming Buddhist lifestyle, making it an unforgettable volunteer travel experience.

Location

Country
Sri Lanka is a beautiful tear-drop shaped island located off the coast of the Indian subcontinent in the tropical climes of the Indian Ocean. Famed for its exotic landscapes and rich culture, Sri Lanka is a stunning destination for gap year and career break travel.

Region
This project is based in and around Kandy, which is the capital of the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Set in lush tropical hill country, Kandy is an easy-going city, rich in culture and history. Kandy’s picturesque lakeside setting, bustling markets and
Buddhist heritage make it a pleasant place to volunteer abroad.

Local attractions
Kandy’s most famous landmark is the Temple of the Tooth, which is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists from around the world. The region’s natural beauty can easily be explored from Kandy, with Digana Forest Reserve and Horton Plains National Park within driving distance of the city.

Getting there
Volunteers fly into Colombo, which is located on Sri Lanka’s west coast. Kandy is a 2 hour journey inland from Colombo and volunteers will be met at the airport and transferred to their project accommodation.

Cost

This volunteer project lasts a minimum of one month. To give you greatest flexibility in your volunteer experience we give you the option of extending your stay on a week-by-week basis.

Programme Price
1 month = £990
Extra weeks = +£120 per week

What’s Included
• Pre-departure briefing
• Twin-share accommodation in local homestay
• Breakfast & dinner at homestay
• Meet at airport and transfer to project
• In-country orientation & 24/7 support

What’s not included:
• International flights
• Visas, vaccinations and travel insurance
• Local transport
• Personal expenses

How to Book

You can book this volunteer programme online by clicking on ‘Book Now’. After filling in our online booking form you will be asked to pay a sign-up fee of £150 via PayPal, which will confirm your place on the project. Alternatively you can book your place on the phone, by calling 08000 32 33 50 and speaking to one of our volunteer coordinators.

The £150 sign-up fee is not an additional cost and is taken from your total project cost. Your place is not confirmed until we receive this payment. Payments can be made online via PayPal, by phone or by bank transfer. If you have any queries regarding the booking process please get in touch.

Not ready to book?
If you’re not ready to book, but want to find out more about any of our volunteer opportunities, click on ‘Enquire about this trip’ and submit our online enquiry form, or phone us on 08000 32 33 50. Our volunteer coordinators will be happy to answer any questions you may have and advise you on what project best suits you.

What happens next?
Once we have confirmed your booking we will guide you through the application process and help you plan and prepare for your trip of a lifetime!