Volunteer in Sri Lanka to support the redeveloping country. One of the countries most affected by the Asian tsunami of Boxing Day 2004 was Sri Lanka. This devastating natural disaster killed people by the thousand and destroyed houses and businesses at the same time. The best way to support the people of Sri Lanka is to carry on visiting it, thus supporting the vital tourist industry that so many Sri Lankan families rely on for a living. However if you want to go one step further you can also volunteer in Sri Lanka.
Volunteer in Sri Lanka - House Building Project
If you want to volunteer in Sri Lanka on a project that has a very direct positive impact on lives that have been blighted by the tsunami then Real Gap's 'Sri Lanka Tsunami Volunteer' is ideal. Volunteers on this project help re-build lives by re-building houses and buildings that were destroyed by the tsunami. This voluntary work in Sri Lanka is extremely physically demanding and definitely isn't for the faint hearted. However if you do volunteer in Sri Lanka this way you will be making an invaluable contribution and will be rewarded with a real sense of having ‘made a difference.' If you want to volunteer in Sri Lanka and possess any kind of skills or qualifications related to the building trade this would be particularly useful. The main attributes required if you want to volunteer in Sri Lanka in this way, however, are simply enthusiasm and a willingness to ‘get your hands dirty.'
Volunteer in Sri Lanka - Teach English
If you would like to volunteer in Sri Lanka but don't think you would be able to cope with the physical demands of building work an excellent alternative is to volunteer in Sri Lanka as an English teaching assistant. If you volunteer in Sri Lanka with Real Gap's ‘Sri Lanka English Teaching Project' you will be working with Sri Lankan school children whose lives were affected by the tsunami. When you volunteer in Sri Lanka on this programme you stay with a local family, giving you a unique insight in to Sri Lankan culture.
Volunteer in Sri Lanka - Have some fun!
Although both of Real Gap's Sri Lankan programmes can be hard work it's important to stress that when you volunteer on a career break in Sri Lanka you will also have a lot of fun! The people of Sri Lanka are incredibly friendly and welcoming - the children especially! - and there's plenty of opportunity to travel or relax in your spare time. If you volunteer in Sri Lanka you will find it an incredibly easy country to travel around and there's much to see and do. Sri Lanka's beautiful beaches have made a remarkable recovery from the tsunami and, away from the coast, there are numerous beautiful and fascinating areas to visit.
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