About This Program

The ABOOK (Integrated Social Programs in Sri Lanka Child Education) volunteer program gives you the chance to combine your volunteer activities with travel in Sri Lanka. Our aim is to bring together people from all around the globe to contribute towards the Sri Lankan community that is much in need of such welfare services. With this program, you can volunteer in any of these programs: Teach English, Women's Empowerment, Child Care, Teaching swimming, Health Education, or Summer Camp and join optional add on trips like Sigiriya Rock Fort, Yala National Park, Galle Fort , Mirissa, Pedro Tea Estate, adventure trip and trekking in the Adam’s Peak during the weekends. Usually, our volunteers fly into Bandaranaike International airport on a Sunday, where an ABOOK team member meets them and escorts them to our volunteer location. Each of ABOOK programs can run from 2 weeks up to 12 weeks so you can tailor them to suit the level of commitment you are able to provide.

Highlights

• Pick up from Bandaranaike International airport at the time of arrival by ABOOK staff member.
• Optional add on trips like Sigiriya Rock Fort, Yala National Park, Galle Fort , Mirissa, Pedro Tea Estate, adventure trip and trekking in the Adam’s Peak during the weekends.
• Take a tour of the Galle Fort, offered on the final weekend of volunteering. Which includes Bandaranaike International airport t drop off.
•  Morning or Evening yoga classes (in English) 2 times per week
• Certificate of service as a reference for your future volunteer programs.

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What to Expect

Volunteer work includes teaching projects, after school programs and summer camps, women's empowerment, childcare projects, and renovation of local institutions. Volunteers typically work on their two preferred programs each day, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm on Monday - Friday. You'll have breaks throughout the day for meals and relaxation. ABOOK volunteers will have weekends free and can participate in add-on tours.

During the week, a typical day will follow this schedule:

• 7:30 am: Wake up and enjoy a chai
• 7:45 am: Yoga class (60 minutes)
• 9:00 am: Breakfast and work preparation
• 10:30 am: Program 1 (2 hours)
• 12:45 pm: Break for lunch and work preparation2:00 pm: Program 2 (2 hours)
• 4:30 pm: Afternoon chai and work preparation
• 16:30: Eftermiddags chai and arbejdsforberedelse
• 7:00 pm: Dinner
• 7:30 pm: Relax, go shopping, prepare for tomorrow's programs

Included/Not Included

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

Airport pick up from airport, all meals, accommodation at volunteer house, transport, teaching materials, local sightseeing, Internet (Wi-Fi), filtered water, morning or evening yoga.

What's Not Included<

Airfare Travel Insurance Visa

What's Not Included (Extra)

Billet- og rejseforsikring . irfare and travel insurance. Spending money for bottled water, snack foods and dining out whilst on weekend excursions. Add On Tours such as Sigiriya Rock Fort, Yala National Park, Galle Fort , Mirissa, Pedro Tea Estate, adventure trip and trekking in the Adam’s Peak during the weekends.Housing & Meals ABOOK Volunteer House and Programs are situated in the villages of Jaffna, Kandy, Horagama. Accommodation is large house in rural area. The house is comfortable and the location is beautiful with access to all local amenities. Accommodation is very communal – food is eaten together and bathrooms and living spaces are shared. The number of people you will share with depends entirely on the number of volunteers we have in the house, but the maximum number of people in a room is 4. And in case you were wondering we have western toilets and hot water. We have fabulous cook that make authentic home style Sri Lankan food for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day (all of which are included in your Placement Fees). We mainly serve vegetarian food (lentils, rice, vegetable curries, pittu, string hoppers, pol roti, and Sri Lankan breads) but can cater to any dietary requirements if you give us some warning. Our volunteers miss the Sri Lankan food when they’re back in their home countries.

Hosted by ABOOK

ABOOK (Integrated Social Program in Sri Lankan Child Education) is a voluntary social organisation that builds partnerships between International volunteers and rural Sri Lankan communities. With 80% of Sri Lanka’s population living in rural areas an ABOOK.volunteer program takes you to the very heart of Sri Lanka, giving you the opportunity to put your hands and heart to use and help those less fortunate. At ABOOK (Integrated Social Programs in Sri Lankan Child Education,) we offer many exciting opportunities for you to give something back through teaching programs, childcare, renovations, health services, and more. Safety is a prime concern. ABOOK offers a range of optional add-on tours that you can add to your volunteering package to ensure you get the best experience possible in Sri Lanka. These include trips to the Sigiriya Rock Fort, Yala National Park, Galle Fort , Mirissa, Pedro Tea Estate, adventure trip and trekking in the Adam’s Peak during the weekends.Housing & Meals.

Narmatha S

Program Coordinator

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Availability

Two Weeks

$200 USD

Three Weeks

$300 USD

Four Weeks

$400 USD

Five Weeks

$500 USD

Two Weeks

$200 USD

Six Weeks

$600 USD

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