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English Teaching in Community And Monks school

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in ancient traditions, vibrant festivals, and the warm hospitality of the Sri Lankan people.
  • Make a difference in the lives of students by providing quality education and shaping their future
  • Develop your teaching skills and gain valuable international experience.
  • Discover the natural beauty of Sri Lanka, from pristine beaches to lush tea plantations
  • Hiking to surfing at one location at Galle Srilanka where your volunteering take place.

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Sri Lanka, known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is a land of rich cultural heritage and diversity. we offer you an English Teaching for community and monks schools

Sri Lanka 
Sri Lanka, known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is a land of rich cultural heritage and diversity. By becoming a teacher in this beautiful country, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant culture that dates back thousands of years. From colorful festivals ...

About the program

Sri Lanka 
Sri Lanka, known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is a land of rich cultural heritage and diversity. By becoming a teacher in this beautiful country, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant culture that dates back thousands of years. From colorful festivals to ancient traditions, Sri Lanka offers a unique blend of experiences that will broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world.

About the Project
Education is the bedrock of any thriving society, and Sri Lanka is no exception. Volunteering as an English teacher in rural villages or underprivileged communities can make a world of difference for young minds. You’ll not only share your language skills but also open doors to new opportunities and empower students to reach their full potential. You will be volunteering Monday to Friday spread out between morning and afternoon sessions. Expect to work with age groups from 4 years to 16 years in Sri Lanka Governmental schools and temple schools known for monks community.

Going beyond mere language lessons, you’ll weave magic into the curriculum. Enliven classrooms with basic numeracy and grammar workshops, spark creativity with engaging activities, and witness the joy of learning blossom on every eager face. Imagine the pride in a child’s eyes as they grasp a new concept, or the confidence that blooms as they communicate in English for the first time. Your dedication becomes a bridge, connecting young Sri Lankans to a world of endless possibilities. 

Teaching as an English Teacher 

This position of being an English Teacher offers a chance to experience its rich culture, contribute to education, and engage with diverse students in a multicultural setting. Here's a concise list of the roles and responsibilities of volunteers in Sri Lankan teaching programs:

Assist in classroom instruction.
Provide language support and practice.
Support extracurricular activities.
Mentor and guide students.
Assist with special needs education.
Contribute to resource development.
Engage with the local community.
Facilitate cultural exchange.
Assess and evaluate student progress.
Promote health and well-being.
Participate in professional development.
Maintain flexibility and adaptability.


Skills and Qualifications:
Anyone can volunteer to teach English abroad to Buddhist monks and community schools. The only requirements for the program are that you have a decent grasp on the English language, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of your young students.
Since you will be volunteering in a monastery and local schools with children's, you will need to observe the customs and maintain a high level of respect in this sacred space. No smoking or drinking is allowed, and you are expected to behave as a good role model for the children. dressing is as well  considered important and long sleeve are recommended. 

Location 
Galle Sri Lanka is a gem and  probably the best place in Sri Lanka for the beach Lover . A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic colonial city is a visual feast of twisting alleyways and crumbling mansions and seaside views. you will have various hiking to surfing , heritage sights visit to bicycling available there . for Beach lover  it is a heaven on earth. 

Typical day

Good Karma foundation Team will welcome you in Colombo airport as per your arrival schedules  and drive you the local homes stay for the placement. After a second day cultural orientation  you will be starting the teaching project in Ella. You  will spend the time in school by 7:30 a.m. till ...

Typical day

Good Karma foundation Team will welcome you in Colombo airport as per your arrival schedules  and drive you the local homes stay for the placement. After a second day cultural orientation  you will be starting the teaching project in Ella. You  will spend the time in school by 7:30 a.m. till 12:30 PM  and you will be assisting the teachers during the lessons and helping to clean the classrooms before and after the classes as well as other daily classroom activities. You may also get the chance to teach older children in the afternoons. 

This is the roughly daily schedule in the regular teaching days 

Break fast at homestay at 8:30 am
Project and teaching from 9:30 am
Lunch Break at 1:30 pm after Lunch you will teach again for few hours 
Leave at 4:00 pm from the school project to homestay after 4 pm you will have free time to visit city 
7 PM dinner and rest of the time prepare for next day teaching or some personal works 
10 PM bed time 

Volunteers can work in a government school or  or teaching temple known as a Pirivena as per your choice. You don’t need previous experience or qualifications to join. To make sure you are fully prepared, Your main role as a volunteer teaching English in Sri Lanka is to share your time, knowledge and skills to teach English to the local communities in Galle area , boosting their confidence in conversational English and helping to maximize their potential.  We encourage volunteers to make lessons as engaging and interactive as possible by being creative and proactive when preparing lessons. Use fun educational games like interactive word searches or Hangman, or a bit of class competition in Hot Seat or team quizzes. Games, songs, art, sport and music are all great tools. There are usually resources and syllabus guidance at the Volunteer House so you can plan activities before you go to project.


Free-time activities

Here are some of the top activities and attractions in the Galle area where the volunteers are placed 

Visit the Galle Fort: This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular attractions in Galle. The fort was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later expanded by the ...

Free-time activities

Here are some of the top activities and attractions in the Galle area where the volunteers are placed 

Visit the Galle Fort: This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular attractions in Galle. The fort was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later expanded by the Dutch. Visitors can explore the fort’s narrow streets, historic buildings, and stunning views of the sea.

Relax on the beaches: Galle is home to several beautiful beaches, including Unawatuna, Mirissa, and Hikkaduwa. Visitors can relax on the sandy shores, swim in the crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a variety of water sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing.

Explore the local markets: Galle has a vibrant local market scene, with several markets selling everything from fresh produce to handicrafts. The Galle Fort Market and the Galle Sunday Market are two popular options for visitors.

Visit the Dutch Reformed Church: This is one of the oldest Protestant churches in Sri Lanka, built by the Dutch in the 18th century. The church features stunning colonial architecture and is a testament to the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Go on a whale watching tour: The waters around Galle are home to a variety of marine life, including whales and dolphins. Visitors can take a boat tour and spot these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Visit the National Museum: This museum features a collection of artifacts and exhibits from the city’s rich history, including ancient coins, pottery, and artwork.

Taste the local cuisine: Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Visitors can sample a variety of local dishes such as hoppers, kottu, and string hoppers at the city’s many restaurants and street food vendors.





Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High School level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Good Karma Foundation Nepal

Accommodation in Home stays 
2-3 meals p/day weekdays /
Arrival airport transfer
Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
orientation
In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
Certificate of Completion

Airport Pickup at Bandaranaike International Airport

We offer airport pick up to our volunteers  from Colombo 

Accommodation

 You will be provided the accommodations with local home stay 

Food & Beverages

Two to Three times foods are provided  each day with unlimited tea and coffee and filter water

You can expect meals with rice, coconut, spices, roti, lots of vegetables & sparing amounts of meat. 

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo. We assist you to find cheap flights to Sri Lanka. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Sri Lanka provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Sri Lanka you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Sri Lanka. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Volunteers can start and end this programme any time of the year . 

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 819€
5 weeks 964€
6 weeks 1,156€
7 weeks 1,445€
8 weeks 1,542€
9 weeks 1,734€
12 weeks (max. stay) 2,313€
Average fees 198€/week

Program fees

198€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Good Karma Foundation Nepal during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Good Karma Foundation Nepal

Excellent 4.8 rating (36 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2016

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Nabraj

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Good karma foundation was founded after the Nepal Earthquake of April 2015, the biggest disaster of our history. The Foundation helps to rebuild and empower locals .

Meet your organization

Good Karma Foundation Nepal

Our background

The April 2015 Nepal earthquake (also known as the Gorkha earthquake) killed 8,962 people in Nepal and injured 21,952 more. It occurred at 11:56 Nepal Standard Time on Saturday 25 April 2015, with a magnitude of 7.8M  .

Just after the deadly earthquake  another humanitarian crisis invaded this  beautiful country Nepal which is known as  The 2015 Nepal blockade, which began on 23 September 2015 and lasted about six months,

Earthquake   pushed the country in hard time and the  the Blockade even made the things worst .  This was an economic and humanitarian crisis that severely affected Nepal and its economy in 2015 .

It was the time when country need to work on construction having enough supply but  after the 2015 Nepal blockade came Nearly all sectors of the economy have taken a severe hit, from tourism to transport to domestic factories to agriculture. Nepal faced a hard time once again in the history .  the series of incident like Earthquake and blockade for the landlocked country made the Nepal weaker  and life of the peoples tougher .

Nabraj Ghimire  also known as Raj came in  a thought to start an organization that he can work to help the needy peoples in his country under the name Good karma Foundation , which officially get registered in Kathmandu Nepal company of register office at 24 April 2016 nearly after a year of the date of Gorkha Earthquake formally .  The organization started welcoming the foreign volunteers to support Nepal  education , construction of school buildings and housing for the under previlaged peoples of Nepal .   Foundation grew quickly as a some of the  leading volunteer  organization in Nepal   offering the  programmes able to the perfect platform for all those to see the world, meet like-minded people and engage in meaningful volunteer work  in life bringing happiness in peoples  life in its country. 

For an example A British Volunteer Sonja from UK in her 70s came Nepal and taught the children's in the mountain village of Nepal which added a brick in the foundation  start up .  she also later publish her book titles  'Siurung Nepal' and is available in amazon for he volunteers to read the volunteer diary who spend in Nepal in post earthquake as a  teaching volunteer .

While the foundation  got registered Raj & his team , worked on construction of the houses to needy peoples , sending volunteers to various part of the country. his contributions to support the local schools in Annapurna region of Lamjung is highly important .

Now Good Karma foundation stands as an organization in Nepal to support the volunteers  and make the high use of them.  we have now programmes from Mountain village Teacher to a medical assistance in city hospitals , Powering the public schools in Kathmandu , Teaching to monks and nuns an English based in Kathmandu, holistic community development , organic agriculture worker , seasonal rice planting and honey hunting festival,  and some trips combined with Teaching and trekking to Everest Base camp or doing farm works and Annapurna base camp trek.  

Good Karma  foundation is also the first organization who recently lunched the Teaching programme in Bhutan . Now this can help the volunteers to travel there for a reason .  volunteers can be a climate ambassador in the Everest Region and work in a vulnerable snow Leopard research trip in Annapurna's . We are covering the whole Himalayan areas of Nepal in our programme as much as possible for the volunteers  to be in a different place and programme as per their choice.

Foundation do have multiple programmes ranges form city to corner of the mountains giving as much as choice to volunteers and so as the price . if you want to spend a long time spending less we have carefully brought the programme like Holistic community development  & Support Organic Agriculture .  We work extremely hard to ensure that our opportunities are affordable for everyone who wants to make a difference. 

Good Karma Foundation is based in Kathmandu Nepal , a professional Team is there to support you from the 1st email inquiry to welcoming you  in Kathmandu airport and entire support while you are in Nepal and until the last farewell in Kathmandu airport before flying back home. in Good karma volunteers come an an stranger and go as a family . we are drive by the saying “Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning “Guest is God”

Now  Good Karma foundation stands as a volunteer world reliable local partner in Nepal welcoming hundreds of volunteers in its various programmes. 

Some important reasons to work with Good Karma Foundation Nepal

FOUNDATIONS  SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Foundation is supporting some needy schools food programme and sponsoring girls education in remote corner of the country in Lamjung District.  we are helping the under privilege children's with stationary ,dress , bags and many more as part of our social responsibility  in our project areas .

RUN BY LOCALS & FOR LOCALS

Good karma foundation is run by fully local Nepalese peoples and while working with  us you will be supporting the Nepal & Neplese.

We work with local communities in the developing world towards long-term sustainable goals. We know there is no better way to travel and make a positive impact on the world then giving time for some one  .

AFFORDABLE & TRANSPARENT FEES

Since we are registered as an non profit organization we are able to keep our fees less for the  volunteers . As keeping the cost of modern Nepal daily expenses  have brought a best offer to our volunteers . our fees goes to local community & host family as well , 

All TIME  SUPPORT

From beginning to end we are there with you in the programem form a first email to pack list , to how to obtain a visa, to local language guides. orientation and some cultural exploration , airport pick up , project area transfer ,  24/7 being in touch and  be there in need either if its just solving your query via phone or helping you in other way .

REPUTED SISTER CONCERN

Good Karma Trekking established in 2010 is the main financial supporter for the foundation  which contribute a 5 percent of the profit to the foundation on social works and social responsibility . you can also rely on this company for a beautiful Himalayan country like Nepal Tibet and Bhutan Trekking and tour experience.

SUPPORT FOR TOUR AND TREKS,

if Volunteers want to do  tour and treks around Nepal , Tibet, Bhutan India , Good karma Trekking Pvt Ltd the sister concern and the main financial contributor for the foundation can support  our volunteers travel packages in reasonable  offer .

COOKING COURSES AND LOCAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

We conduct the local cuisine making classes either its tasty MOMO or a Nepali  Famous Dal Bhat . that you will learn once and use it in your life .  you don't only eat the local foods but also learn how to make it .

HELPING TO EXPLORE THE LOCALITY

Either its just a monastery visit to see the monk debate or visit to some local market of Ashan  or a  free Jamacho Nagarjun hike our team is always there for you to every time show the local things  in weekend of some time when you have free times.

VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION

A rural Nepal with better living conditions.

MISSION OF THE ORGANIATION

Effective use of volunteer with expertise in health and education to improve the social conditions in rural Nepal.

ORGANIZATION lOCATION :  Good Karma Foundation,  Ropeway Sadak ,Banasthali 15, Kathmandu Nepal 

CONTACT PERSON : Mr Nabraj Ghimire & Mrs Akankshya Ghimire 


36 reviews · rating4.8

Federica Mazzilli rating5

2024 at Nunnery and Monastery Supporter

I had the opportunity to volunteer as monastery supporter and it was a really good one. From the first day Nabraj and Akankshya (his wife) made me feel like at home, including me in the family environment which I really loved given the fact that we were about 6/7 volunteers from different cultures ...
Ismaele Bonomi rating5

2024 at Nunnery and Monastery Supporter

Let's start with WOW! As soon as you pass through the monastery doors you enter another world, passing from the chaos of Kathmandu to a surreal dimension where spirituality and Tibetan culture are so dense as to be almost palpable. The nuns are all really nice, always ready to answer any question ...
Raphael Hockemeyer rating5

2024 at Seasonal Rice Planting or Harvesting

Ich heiße Raphael und bin 16 Jahre alt. Meine Zeit als freiwilliger Arbeiter auf einem Reisfeld in der Nähe von Besisahar, Nepal, war eine unvergessliche Erfahrung. Umgeben von den Reisterrassen, habe ich nicht nur die Schönheit der Natur erlebt, sondern auch die Herzlichkeit der Menschen vor ...
Jessica Dawson rating5

2024 at Para-Veterinary Worker

I want to thank everyone there for the amazing experience. Nabraj, his wife and the vets at the clinic. Everyone there is incroyably nice and make you feel welcome during the entire stay. The house is clean and if you are missing something they will always help you. I had a lot of fun there, did ...
One of the best things I've ever done. Nabraj organized everything perfectly. Khasur was a beautiful village with a lot of things to do nearby. The kids at the school are very nice and wants to ...
Federico Lentini rating5

2024 at Nunnery and Monastery Supporter

Participating in this programme was one of the best experiences in my life. Teaching and bonding with the kids was incredible and very fullfilling. I hope to come back and visit them soon! Moreover, you have plenty of free time to enjoy Kathmandu and all it has to offer. Akankshya and Nabraj are ...

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