Ethical volunteering organisation with opportunities in Sri Lanka and Nepal
Volunteer in Sri Lanka! Join our English Development team to help make a difference by providing English instruction in neighbourhood schools and civic initiatives. Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with other college students from around the globe!
The English Development programme works closely with Sri Lankan schools to develop long-lasting projects that, through teaching and classroom renovations, offer children in the neighbourhood better futures.
Many students in rural schools can understand and speak simple English words, but they lack conversational and comprehension skills. Through hands-on experience in a global educational system, this programme offers volunteers a global perspective and insight into how children develop in various educational environments.
Our English Development Program is a supplement to the English curriculum taught in Sri Lankan schools. The Sri Lankan government has given Travelteer permission to work in any school in the nation's south and northeast. Through pre-school, neighbourhood schools, after-school programmes, and classroom revamp projects, we have the chance to work with kids as young as 3 years old (at pre-school) and as old as 17 years old.
Sri Lanka has one of the highest literacy rates in South Asia, but often rural communities are underfunded lacking the facilities and equipment needed. Two of Sri Lanka’s main sources of income are generated from tourism or remittance (working overseas). Both require the ability to speak the English language. Many rural school children can understand and speak basic words in English. However, their comprehension and conversation skills are undeveloped.
Volunteer roles
• Planning – Volunteers have their own input in Travelteer’s English Development programme by preparing and implementing lesson plans with help of Travelteer coordinators.
• Teaching – Work in groups of 2+ putting your teaching plans into action! Help support the students and achieve their full potential.
• Assisting – Work alongside Sri Lankan teachers and assist in the classroom!
• Delivering- Produce fun and interactive sessions through various subjects such as art and drama.
• Practising- Written and conversational English with the kids, through designing educational imagery.
• Revamping – Repaint, design and decorate classroom walls with educational imagery, whilst aiding in the up keep of classrooms through clearing and cleaning.
Keep in mind that the Travelteer staff are always available to help; we offer 24/7 support both before and during your placement. Preparing for your adventure is incredibly simple with the help of our online membership dashboard, and our UK staff is always available if you have any questions.
Once on your placement, our skilled local staff provides UK standards with local expertise to provide the best service.
You can join the team anytime from January to September. We offer placements from 2 weeks to 9 months! You will volunteer for approx. 6 hours a day from Monday to Friday each week – which means you have your evenings and weekends off to spend at the beach or travel (Safaris are fun)!
Check out our English Development video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz-ayAQZaRI
And our English Development Instagram: @travelteer_english
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