Teaching in Buddhist temples

from  £900

Teaching in Buddhist temples

Countries:

Sri Lanka

Duration:

4 weeks

Call:

0845 344 7512

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This placement would suit:

people with a good level of general education who are enthusiastic, culturally aware, adaptable and highly motivated.

 

Cost details:

Please note: £900 - 1800 (time dependant)

 

 

Product Details

The Location:

The Project:

In the beautiful hill region of Kandy, MondoChallenge volunteers are working in various rural Buddhist temples.

These temples provide not only a place to worship but also a community centre. In Manikhinna, Digana, Sarasavigama and Ranawane, volunteers work in pre-schools and primary education while in Pilimathalawa, volunteers offer primary school and adult education classes involving many of the monks. Volunteers also help out at Bowalawatte School, Dharmashoka School and a Buddhist orphanage at Sarana Sevana. We have also been working, since the tsunami of 2004, with communities on the south coast, providing teaching support as well as helping local people to develop and sustain livelihoods.

For the volunteer, this is an opportunity to immerse oneself into the rich, Buddhist culture, to witness some stunningly beautiful landscapes, and to enjoy the friendliness and gentleness of the Sri Lankans.

The children are responsive and great fun, and the need is for enthusiasm and commitment from our volunteers, rather than formal qualifications. We offer an optional weekend short course in Oxford for those who feel they need extra teaching support. Qualified teachers are also welcome as they can assist with local teacher training.

In each country we have a local manager; we are very careful over security and health issues, and upon arrival you will be met at the airport by our manager and taken through an induction and to your placement to settle in.

Our users say...

"Sri Lanka is fantastic. The project at Sarasavigama is going really well both at the pre-school and with the various classes at the temple. Everyone in the village is so friendly - especially the kids, and they have a fantastic work ethic and sense of fun. Thanks for providing the opportunity for me" - Paul Kirk.

"There cannot be a friendlier place in the World. Working with different groups, and living with monks within a temple compound has given me a unique insight into the culture and life here" - Douglas King

from  £900

Teaching in Buddhist temples

Countries:

Sri Lanka

Duration:

4 weeks

Call:

0845 344 7512

We send volunteers to help with development programmes in Africa, Asia and South America. The average age of our volunteers is 29. So far we have sent over 600 volunteers to nine different countries. We may not be able to promise a hot shower but we can definitely promise an unforgettable and truly rewarding experience!