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Join a team of environmental volunteers in Sri Lanka and make a positive impact on the natural beauty of this island nation. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience the local culture while working on important conservation projects.
Program Highlights:
Your schedule at a glance (minimum one-week commitment):
Arrival Day, Saturday: Airport pickup based on your scheduled flight, and shared transfers to the volunteer villa. Upon arrival, you’ll have the chance to meet and greet fellow volunteers.
Sunday: On-site orientation and volunteer training program
Monday-Friday: Volunteer work on conservation projects
Saturday-Sunday: Free weekend for optional activities or relaxation. Departures are on a Saturday.
Location of the Project: Galle, Sri Lanka
Project length: Minimum 1 week – Maximum 12 weeks
Arrival Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Volunteer Work:
Age: 17-65 is the recommended age range. Those over 65 may still apply.
Number of Volunteers: Up to 15 international volunteers
What’s Included
Accommodations: Shared rooms in a volunteer villa.
Food: 3 cooked meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Airport Transfers: Shared airport transfers are included on arrival and departure days during specific hours. Upgrades to private transfers are available for an additional fee.
Orientation: Detailed orientation and training program upon arrival, including health and safety training, culture training, and an area orientation tour around Galle.
Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.
What’s not Included
Flights, online ETA VISA (around $35), travel health insurance, personal expenses, upgrade fees to private airport transfers can be between $70 – $100 per transfer if required (shared airport transfers are included at no extra fee).
The volunteer program is in and around the Galle District, a region known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant local communities. The district is home to a variety of ecosystems, including coastal wetlands, rainforests, and coral reefs, as well as historic sites such as the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unawatuna Beach, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous beaches, is less than 100 metres away from the volunteer villa. You can find opportunities for surfing, diving, snorkelling, beaching, and more nearby.
As a volunteer, you will have a role in preserving and maintaining Sri Lanka’s natural environment. You will work closely with local conservation teams and other volunteers on various projects, such as:
Please note that the volunteer work tasks are dynamic and seasonal, and may vary depending on the current needs of the conservation projects. Participants should be in good physical condition as the project involves a significant amount of fieldwork, including activities such as planting, digging, and carrying equipment. The work can be physically demanding, especially in the heat and humidity of the Sri Lankan climate. However, the work is not overly strenuous and volunteers work at their own pace.
Internet: Each volunteer may use up to 5 GB of Wi-Fi in the volunteer house during their stay.
Laundry: Laundry services are available for an additional fee.
Accommodations:
Food: The in-house chefs use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to prepare three delicious meals per day. Tropical fruit is available at all times, and there’s a salad bar set up during most lunches and dinners. With advance notice, they can accommodate vegan, nut-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. Plus, tea, coffee, and filtered water are available throughout the day for your refreshment.
As a volunteer, you will have access to various activities, such as weekly evening yoga sessions, weekly movie nights, monthly bike tours, monthly special Sri Lankan BBQ, and a Buddhist temple visit. The volunteer villa is located less than 100 metres from Unawatuna Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Sri Lanka. You can enjoy activities such as surfing, diving, snorkelling and beaching in the vicinity.
Adventure Tour (Highly Recommended):
If you’re interested in additional travel adventures, there is an Adventure Tour available for an extra fee. This tour includes a seven-day itinerary with a game drive, waterfall visits, a long train ride through tea gardens and local villages, an overnight stay at a riverside eco-lodge, visits to Sri Lanka’s most famous Buddhist temple in Kandy, a village walk, a visit to Sigiriya Lion Rock, a local market visit, and a trip to Negombo Beach.
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