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GYC1308 - Teaching in Buddhist temples Country: Sri Lanka Cost: £1200.00 Please note: £750 - 1500 (time dependant). Cost Includes: The price includes kit but does not include flight, insurance, accommodation, food, pickup from airport or visas   Duration: 3 months Company Rep Nearby: All 0845 344 7512 or

 

	This placement would suit... People with a good level of general education who are enthusiastic, culturally aware, adaptable and highly motivated. Sri Lanka has a wealth of natural beauty combined with a fabulous climate and some of the friendliest people on Earth! We have been working in Sri Lanka since 2002 and current projects focus on community-based teaching. 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 and a Buddhist orphanage at Sarana Savena. 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. 0845 344 7512 MondoChallenge sends 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!