Volunteer Sri Lanka

OFFERS YOU VOLUNTEER PROJECTS YOU CAN TRUST & MAKE TRUE LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

What We Do

We connect passionate volunteers with meaningful community projects across Sri Lanka — from teaching to animal welfare and community development.

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INTERNSHIP FOR 'RADIOLOGY' & 'PATHOLOGY' (LAB SCIENCE) IN SRI LANKA

MEDICAL INTERNSHIP FOR 'RADIOLOGY' & 'PATHOLOGY' (LAB SCIENCE) STUDENTS IN SRI LANKA     'VSL' ...

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Volunteer Childcare In Orphanage / Day Care Home

Volunteer Childcare In Orphanage / Day Care Home Volunteer to help children as a friend and a caregiver as they des...

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Teaching English for Buddhist Monks

Teaching English for Buddhist Monks  The English Teaching in Buddhist Monasteries Program aims to provide volunteer...

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AYURVEDA MEDICINE - ELECTIVE / INTERNSHIP STUDIES

AYURVEDA MEDICINE - ELECTIVE / INTERNSHIP STUDIES People living in Sri Lanka have relied on traditional Ayurvedic m...

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Physio / Speech / Occupational therapy Internship

In April 2017, a new project called ‘FORT-VSL’ was initiated by the Volunteer Sri Lanka Project. The project...

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DIY - Renovation Project

Renovation in the Local Community - Our Sri Lanka renovation program can be based at a wide range of community faci...

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Special Needs School Teaching / Internship

Special Needs School Teaching / InternshipThe 'VSL' runs several Special needs teaching and care projects in schools and...

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Nursing / Midwifery Internship

MAKE YOUR NURSING INTERNSHIPS A STRESS FREE AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE Taking your Nursing internship in Sri Lank...

Why Volunteer and Travel With Us

Experience the perfect blend of meaningful work and cultural immersion

Volunteer Work Places

Descriptions of workplaces the project supports.

Daily Routine

A sample schedule of a typical volunteer day.

Accommodation

Comfortable rooms with the project manager's family.

Planning Your Trip

Helpful information for planning and preparation.

Important Information

Transport, weekend travel, and key essentials.

Being a Good Volunteer

Bring initiative and learn from locals who know best.

Volunteer Pricing

All-inclusive pricing with accommodation, meals, and amenities included.

2 Weeks
€ 570
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
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3 Weeks
€ 855
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
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5 Weeks
€ 1,425
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea/Coffee making
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6 Weeks
€ 1,710
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea/Coffee making
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7 Weeks
€ 1,995
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea/Coffee making
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8 Weeks
€ 2,280
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea/Coffee making
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9 Weeks
€ 2,565
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea/Coffee making
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10 Weeks
€ 2,850
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea/Coffee making
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11 Weeks
€ 3,135
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea/Coffee making
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12 Weeks
€ 3,420
  • Shared accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Tea/Coffee making
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Gallery & Volunteer Stories

See the impact of our volunteers and hear their experiences

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Volunteer Reviews

Marie-Lou Boisson - 19 years
Marie-Lou Boisson - 19 years
FRANCE - 22nd November 2024

How to begin, So many things to say. This travel came in a particular moment of my life. I wanted it because I wanted to go out of my confort zone. I was quite lost and I felt like i needed to find my...

Demi Maas - 18 years
Demi Maas - 18 years
8 weeks Special needs Internship Student The Netherlands

The first day I came here I already felt like I was going home. The picture of your family and welcoming texta made me feel so welcome. The day I stept in to your home for the first time was the most ...

Ida Hormemann, Cecille Mollerup-Degn, Magnus Nilsson
Ida Hormemann, Cecille Mollerup-Degn, Magnus Nilsson
UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN - DENMARK 04th October 2024

Its crazy to think that 8 weeks ago we only knew you as our coordinator for our internship, but now you are much more that that. Thank you for opening your home for us and making us feel safe. We...

Benoit Salinier & Lola David
Benoit Salinier & Lola David
PARIS - FRANCE 16th October 2024

When we decided to take a one month holiday beginning of 2024, we wanted to do a meaningful journey, mixing with the local people, bringing our contributions (even small) to local projects, getting im...

Laura Schaap - 25 years
Laura Schaap - 25 years
Netherland 04th October 2024

Six years ago in 2018, I was drawn to Sri Lanka. I dont know why, but I felt I was suppost to be here. Then I was very young at 18 but it had a big impact on who I wanted to become as a person. After ...

Lucie Belin 25 Years
Lucie Belin 25 Years
CLEMONT - FERRAND FRANCE 26th September 2024

I don't know where to start, I'm lost for words! Its hard to sum up the 6 weeks of my life in a few lines. So I will start with the simplest Thank You.  Thank you for welcomig me as your daughte...

Manelle Drulle - 18 Years
Manelle Drulle - 18 Years
FRANCE 20th September 2024

I never can find the right words to say Goodbye, it is a very particular exercise in style for me. I've been very attentive to your way of life and everything you have tought me about your country, yo...

Nicole Wouldauserova 21 Years
Nicole Wouldauserova 21 Years
Czech Republic - 15th September 2024

I really appreciate everything you did for me and everything you do for people to make their life better, to ease their pain and help them. You are one of the most generous and kind people I've ever m...

Nathan Pierre
Nathan Pierre
FRANCE - 01st August 2024

As our stay draws to a close, I wantedv to say a Big thank you for everything you have done for us. From day one, you welcomed us with such kindness, always available and attentive to our needs. Thank...

Luc Guerlet
Luc Guerlet
France - 01st August 2024

I want to thank you from the botttom of my heart for welcoming me into your home for the past three months. Your Hospitality and generousity made my stay in Sri Lanka impeccable. Your friendship and k...

Katerina Koutna
Katerina Koutna
Czech Republic - 24th July 2024

Dear Janaka, there is a lot of amazing souls & stories going through your house, your life... A lot of hard work that you have done and a lot of waiting to be done. I saw just a little piece ...

Lucie Cernikova
Lucie Cernikova
Physio Student - Czech Republic - 26th July 2024

I just want to thank you for everthing you have done for me, other volunteers and your country. I expected that it would be an amazing experience, but I wouldn't even think that I would connect with o...

Jona Delmotte
Jona Delmotte
FRANCE - 25th July 2024

Dear Janaka, The others have written so much but I don't know what else to say than Thank YOU so much for what you gave me and what you give everry volunteer that comes to your place for volunteering....

Ines Pasquire
Ines Pasquire
FRANCE - 27th July 2024

Where to begin with? I can't easily imagine puttig into words how i feel about the [ast month. I would probably start by thank you for everyhting, your kindness, your warmth, and your way of making ev...

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Lylou Limenicier
FRANCE - 16th March 2020

Dear Sri Lanka, Thank you for accepting me into your home, for allowing me to discover your beautiful culture and the landscape... Galle, Mirissa, Adam's peak, Sigiriya, Ella and so many other wonderf...

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Sophie & Andrea
Netherland (Dutch Volunteer) - 14th September 2019

Thanks for giving us the oppetunity to be part of the volunteering program you run. We had the chance to work on different projects (Orphanage, Muslim School, nursing school & hotel staff teaching...

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ISIS
FINLAND - 18th March 2020

This went really quick... I wanna thank you for everything in the last three weeks. When I came in your house, it felt directly as home. I really nejoyed it that I had my own room and bathroom I haven...

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Anouk & Vivian
NETHELANDS (Dutch Volunteer)  - 16th March 2020

We are so sad that we have to leave so soon. We wanted to do so much more here. Thank you for respecting our choice and thank you for having us. We got the chance to get to know Sri Lanka and without ...

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Annemarie
NETHELANDS (Dutch Volunteer)  - 28th Febraury 2020

Thank you all for your kindness, help & hospitality. It was my first time in Sri Lanka and I liked it very much. It was a great pleasure to work with the people of Sombodhi home. They are always s...

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Karen & Grant
UNITED KINGDOM - 01st February 2020

Thank you so much for providing us with the oppertunity to spend time with the wonderful residents of Sambodho home. Memories of our times with them, their warmth, & friendship will always remain ...

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Clara
French Volunteer  - 24th January 2020

Thank you Janaka & family for making me feel so wlecome in your home, you gone above and beyond. Janaka it amazed me how much work you taken on and how you care so much about each project, trying ...

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Pauline, Soad, Camille & Estelle
FRANCE  - 20th October 2019

Thank you Janaka very much for all. It was an amazing experience. Thanks for your welcome. The Physio Rehabilitation center project was really interesting and so valuable for our future work as physio...

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Tuva Skoglund
SWEDEN  - 07th October 2019

Janaka, thank you so much for the past two weeks working with these volunteer projects, for your incredible kindness, and al the experience I've gained in Sri Lanka. Before i came here, I wasn't ...

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Sophie & Andrea
Holland  - 14th September 2019

Thanks for giving us the oppetunity to be part of the volunteering program you run. We had the chance to work on different projects (Orphanage, Muslim School, nursing school & hotel staff teaching...

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AMY
CHINA - 26th January 2029

Two weeks may be too short for volunteer work but things I learnt here more than two weeks. It is really good to help others and learn from others. Thank you for providing us with such an incerdible o...

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Milly
French / Swiss Volunteer - 31st August 2019

As you know happiness starts when we are able to give to others without expectations or awards or else. I'm grateful to have had this opportunity through all the projects you are taking care. The stay...