Involvement Volunteers International I spent 9 weeks at the turtle conservation in Ambalangoda and 2 weeks at the special needs program in Kandy. My experience was truly amazing, working with the turtles was a fun experience, and the special needs program was such a rewarding program for me. Everything went smoothly from the pick up at the airport to concerning any problems to …
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Turtle Conservation in Sri Lanka Review
In search of a meaningful holiday I have selected volunteering in Sri Lanka and it was the best decision! Every day was an adventure, a discovery, a surprise. Not only have I enjoyed working with sea turtles, I also loved getting to know young people from different countries who care about the future of the planet. I loved teaching English …
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Special Needs & Village Kids Teaching Review – Sri Lanka
I started with the cultural week, which was a nice introduction to the place and its culture (I would just recommend to reduce the amount of time dedicated to the “commercial” part/the shopping). Volunteering was amazing. About special needs words cannot describe how beautiful it was spending time at that home. We were many volunteers, all sharing this thought. Teaching …
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Sri Lanka – Turtle Conservation Review
I pass 9 weeks in Sri Lanka, just in the turtle conservation project. But it was not enough. I loved everything : – work with turtle – Sri Lanka people – The staff – Landscapes of the country – festival – temples and the important of the religious It was a real pleasure to discover this country and his cultur. …
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Sri Lanka Turtle Conservation Review
Volunteering has been the best experience of my life; I met incredible people and will definitely never forget it. Comments on local team, food and accommodation The local food was amazing, and I will definitely want to prepare these dishes when I return home. The local team was very helpful, resolving any doubts immediately. The accommodation also met all my …
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Temple Restoration Review by Mary
I had a wonderful experience in Sri Lanka and I can’t thank the Hemantha and the team enough for what they gave me. I’ve learned so much and I was able to discover a different country and culture, in a way this experience alone was enough to teach me many things. I started my journey with the introduction week which …
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Sri Lanka Review: Ella & Daniela
We came to Sri Lanka intending to do 10 weeks of temple renovation, but after we arrived ended up doing 6 weeks of special needs, 2 weeks of temple renovation and hill country. That’s how flexible you can change and try new things anytime you like. The Community Project was by far the most meaningful to us both as the …
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Sri Lanka Special Needs Review by Arden
My experience in Sri Lanka was incredible! Every day, since the moment I arrived, to the day I left I felt safe! Not only did the leaders guide us through busy streets of Kandy and navigate the busses for us, tell us how to get places safely on weekends and provide a lovely home for us, they are also very …
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Childcare and Construction Volunteering Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Highlights: The highlight of Sri Lanka was definitely the team; the drivers, coordinators, managers, chef, cleaners – everyone was so helpful and lovely. Everything felt very well organised and I felt very comfortable to talk about anything with them. The people of Sri Lanka in general were all so beautiful and friendly. Team, food and accommodation: …
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Review of 11 Weeks in Sri Lanka
I’ve spent 11 weeks in Sri Lanka and it was the best experience I had so far in my life. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, I love it so much and I consider it as my second home. I spent my first 8 weeks in Kandy, which was so great because I had the opportunity to help in so …
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Sri Lanka Special Needs School Experience
Traveling alone in Sri Lanka Michelle’s Experience of volunteering in Sri Lanka I joined for a four week stint in Kandy, Sri Lanka. I had never joined such a program before and was quite nervous to be traveling alone to a foreign country halfway across the globe, but my mind was set as soon as I read about the Special …
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