Sri Lanka
Use your award to support rural communities and wildlife in Sri Lanka.
Ways to get involved in Sri Lanka
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka asks you to trade infrastructure for access. Placements are in Kandy, Hikkaduwa, Ambalangoda, and Randeniya, with three to seven hours of work a day in preschools, women's centers, teaching hospitals and special needs units, turtle hatcheries, an elephant sanctuary, or construction restoring temples and schools. Living is simple and the days are hot. Stays run two to twelve weeks. Weekly costs are low, so an award covers a quick trip outright or funds a twelve week stay with room left for travel around the island.
- Work with elephants in the Randeniya wildlife sanctuary
- Support turtle conservation in coastal Ambalangoda
- Assist in Kandy teaching hospitals and special needs units
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Sri Lanka
These are our partners' published fees for Sri Lanka, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Sri Lanka
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Kandy, Hikkaduwa & Ambalangoda · International Volunteer HQfrom $719 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $390 | $719 | $103 |
| 2 weeks | $542 | $871 | $62 |
| 3 weeks | $734 | $1,063 | $51 |
| 4 weeks | $906 | $1,235 | $44 |
| 5 weeks | $1,078 | $1,407 | $40 |
| 6 weeks | $1,250 | $1,579 | $38 |
| 8 weeks | $1,594 | $1,923 | $34 |
| 10 weeks | $1,938 | $2,267 | $32 |
| 12 weeks | $2,282 | $2,611 | $31 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- Transport to and from your volunteer placement each day
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Sri Lanka numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Sri Lanka
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Sri Lanka?
- Yes. Placements in Sri Lanka run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Sri Lanka?
- 1-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Sri Lanka?
- We list 9 placements in Sri Lanka, spanning Animal Care & Wildlife, Community Development, Education & Youth, Environment & Conservation, Healthcare & Public Health.
Get the details for Sri Lanka
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Sri Lanka, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.