Sri Lanka Volunteering: groups, teaching, health placements
Our Sri Lanka volunteering projects
We have a project for you in for Sri Lanka volunteering, and also for your friends, family, and youth/school group
| Sri Lanka Info on this page |
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| All Projects (above) |
| Pricing Volunteering |
| Pricing Medical│Dental |
| FAQs Sri Lanka |
| Country Info |
| our Partners in Sri Lanka |
Volunteer Sri Lanka Pricing
| Volunteering Prices (US $) Sri Lanka |
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| # of Weeks | Price | Price / Week |
| 2 | 639 | 319 |
| 4 | 879 | 219 |
| 6 | 1,299 | 219 |
| 8 | 1,729 | 219 |
| 12 | 2,579 | 214 |
Volunteer in Sri Lanka
all Health Placements Pricing
| Medical│Dental pre-Med│pre-Dental│ Elective│Licenced Practitioner Prices (US $) Sri Lanka |
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| #Weeks | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| pre-Med pre-Den | 859 | 1,319 | 1,979 |
| Den│Med Electives | 919 | 1,439 | 2139 |
| Licenced Practitioner | 919 | 1,439 | 2,139 |
FAQs for Volunteering in Sri Lanka
Visas:
the visa needed for your Sri Lanka volunteering can only be arranged by Give A Fig Volunteering.
We bring you in on one of 2 types of visas, depending on what you are doing, and the length of time you will be here.
it is illegal to volunteer in Sri Lanka on tourist visas, and you risk invalidating your insurance in the event of an accident, or any legal problems arising.
Electives:
Those wishing to join us for Medical│Dental electives, must provide evidence of enrolment on the relevant courses.
Drs│Dentists joining as licenced practitioners:
Those joining us to practice as Drs│dentists in Sri Lanka will be required to prove their current licencing
If you practice in a civilian hospital, we will have to apply for a local licence for you.
If you practice in the army hospital(s), you will not be required to be locally licenced
References:
GAFV requires 1 professional reference, on headed paper, sent to us from your referee’s work’s email, for those on licenced practice│electives│NGO Internships
Police Clearance Checks:
All those joining our programs must provide a criminal record check from the country that issues your passport, and any country you have been residing in for over 12 months in the year prior to joining us.
those on electives, Drs, dentists may provide PVGs
Airport pickup:
this is only included in your itinerary by prior agreement, and with an additional payment.
It is possible to join us at our HQ, or get to Colombo by public transport from the airport, and full details will be given if this is your preference.
Orientation: you will receive an orientation program on arrival in Sri Lanka, and before your program begins.
Program timetable: you may volunteer for 3- 5 days a week, depending on what you wish to do, giving you weekends off to experience the history, culture, and sights of Sri Lanka.
Accommodation: You will stay at the Fig and Gecko hostel, which is our HQ and accommodation for volunteers
Food: you will enjoy a range of local and foreign food, with daily choices. You may also join cooking classes and learn how to prepare Sri Lankan food cooked in clay pots on wood fires
Drinking water: the tap water in Sri Lanka is safe to drink, but has a ‘taste’. We provide filtered water at the Fig and Gecko, from which you can fill your bottles. 1.5L of sealed bottled water is widely available to buy in shops and roadside stalls at less than $0.50 / bottle.
Vaccinations and Health: please check your government advisories. Some advisories may be found here at our Global-info page under Government│Other Travel Advisories.
Yellow Fever: You will not need a yellow fever vaccination.
Mosquitos: Malaria is not transmitted in Sri Lanka. Dengue is a growing problem, mostly in the Colombo area. You are advised to bring insect repellent with you. Mosquito nets are provided.
Sri Lanka: our partners
Give A Fig Volunteering began offering volunteering when we first offered Sri Lanka volunteering in 2016. Here we have our own dedicated accommodation for volunteers, the Fig and Gecko Hostel, and agreements with three government agencies - the Ministry of Education, the Sri Lanka Army’s dental corps, the National Youth Services Council, as well as with 2 universities and through that a teaching hospital. We also have an education company here, and an all-island NGO.
Our commitment to making a positive impact in the region is evident through our extensive network of partnerships, and excellent local links.
These strategic partnerships enable Give A Fig Volunteering to offer a range of meaningful Sri Lanka volunteering projects, placing volunteers in a variety of settings, including NGOs, schools and colleges, hospitals, as well as a beach side turtle rescue centre set ina fishing village. All of our work here, including with villages is locally initiated.
One of the standout features of Give A Fig Volunteering is our dedication to ensuring the well-being of each of our volunteers. We provide essential support and guidance to ensure that all those volunteering in Sri Lanka have as a safe, fulfilling, meaningful, enjoyable, successful, impactful, and, many say that a ‘life changing’ volunteer experience.
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Sri Lanka: the country
Sri Lanka offers a continent's worth of experiences on an island that can be traversed by car north to south in 9 hours, east to west in 4 and 45 minutes by plane. This enchanting land seamlessly blends breathtaking natural beauty, a mosaic of cultures, and a hospitable embrace extended to both volunteers and tourists. Many say that it is India without the conspicuous poverty and hassles.
Sri Lanka is a stable parliamentary democracy, and is committed to social welfare, providing free universal healthcare, and education from age 5 to university level. These initiatives have resulted in impressive literacy rates, and inclusivity within the island's communities, as shown through the employment rates of the government departments.
Beyond its social achievements, Sri Lanka is renowned for its religious and other festivals, love of music, as well as puppeteering and dance. Volunteers can immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of local life, learning handicrafts such as wood carving, and pottery. Cooking on wood fires in clay pots is still common, which are experiences shared at our HQ there, offering a genuine taste of Sri Lankan culture.
Sri Lanka's breathtaking landscapes encompass lush rainforests, unspoiled beaches, lush green mountains and cloud forests. The island is a sanctuary for wildlife, with elephants and leopards gracing its national parks and roaming freely. Thanks to its diverse climatic zones, Sri Lanka remains an ideal year-round destination, whether your quest is for adventure, making a difference, or pure relaxation.
A friendly welcome awaits all who join us here where tradition and modernity blend to create an incomparable and unforgettable experience