Building & Renovations - Kilinochchi

Program Description

This charity began working with communities in Sri Lanka that have been affected by thirty year of civil war. This organization works with villages in the north by creating infrastructure will wells and toilets. These are accomplished through partnering with the local community to create growth initiatives. Health education is of central importance and this is communicated to schools and through community seminars. This charity has created information and health centres as well as a library to educate people on health, the importance of hygiene, proper sanitation, and family planning. This organization is also involved in other building and renovation projects throughout the country.

Housing

Many of the underprivileged and the rural population do not have access to sufficient housing and shelter. Volunteers will help by building roofs, working on construction, paining, and installing important components of the house. Lack of proper housing is a huge issue and many volunteers are needed to help redress this problem in local communities who lack proper resources. You will also learn valuable skills by participating in these building projects.

Water and Sanitation

One of the major causes of diseases and illness transmission is poor hygiene and contaminated water. Lack of effective sanitation facilities and a clean source of water are both serious issues facing these communities. Volunteers will go out to villages to help build toilets, dig holes for sanitation structures, create clean water storage units, and construct rainwater collection tanks.

Building Schools:

Children who live in impoverishment lack access to quality education since their communities do not have schools or they only have schools that are falling apart. Volunteers will assist with repairing schools or help with constructing new classrooms. This may involve work with plumbing or carpentry, and other volunteers may need to step into teaching roles so that the students are educated while the schools are built. This will provide students with a valuable opportunity for a successful future.

Highlights

Volunteer with a team of builders and carpenters
Experience life in a rural village in Sri Lanka
Become part of a valuable charity project
Get involved in other roles such as sports coaching, teaching, photography, and child care

Qualifications

Have experience with informal and community education
Be able demonstrate an ability to work independently
Be able demonstrate a passion for using education for development
Have the ability to successfully manage their time and prioritize tasks
Be fluent in English
Be capable and comfortable adapting to life in a less developed country with basic living conditions
Be able to adjust to life in another culture and a foreign language, and be able to work at all times with cultural sensitivity
Ideally have previous experience living, working or travelling in a developing country, though this is not essential
Be financially independent

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

Visa paperwork (For projects over 24 week)
All entrance ticket to the tourist hot spots
Airport pick up
Free accommodation during orientation and entire project time
Breakfast every morning
Lunch & Dinner every work day
Free Orientation
Free sim Card
Sri Lanka travel Guide
Map of Sri Lanka
Onsite Coordinator
24 hour emergency assistance
Written record of service completion (for volunteers that successfully complete their project)