As our direction is changing in 2007, we no longer need the volumes of voluntary workers that were required post tsunami. These days our needs are more tailored to specific skill sets. We tend to recruit through the local work force as part of our commitment to setting up self sustainable projects.

There are still some voluntary positions for certain projects including Twins and the TCP.

Location
ASL’s operating constraints are largely in the coastal areas in the south west of Sri Lanka between the towns of Kosgoda and Hambantota in the Island’s Southern Province. Our head office and nerve centre is located at Galle and there is a regional office at Tangalle for our Twin’s project.

Infrastructure and physical conditions are challenging: applicants must be healthy physically fit and be aware and prepared for the stricture of living in the sub- tropics in sometimes isolated and demanding conditions.

Duration
While all positions require a minimum commitment of three months, applicants able to offer periods of service in excess of this will provide us with significant advantages, as would volunteers with Sinhala language skills. All staff currently work a minimum of 5 ½ days per week.

Remuneration
All positions are voluntary and there is no living allowance or personal expenses provided.  ASL will recover any expenses that are incurred while doing field work or any other work on behalf of ASL.

We can identify suitable and cheap accommodation in the various guesthouses that we have rebuilt. Airfare, mobile phone including international phone calls and medical cover are NOT provided.

All volunteers must have full medical and travel insurance for the duration of the stay. ASL will take no responsibility for cost incurred should an emergency arise.

Please note that there will be NO opportunity for people to volunteer with children on our Trauma Relief Programme.

Voluntary work at ASL is a rewarding and character building opportunity.

Vacancies

Twins Field Officer Tangalle
Twins field officers must be capable of implementing, managing and expanding the cultural exchange between twinned schools in multiple areas such as the arts, education, sport and the setting up of Twins clubs. This role requires durable self motivated creative and diplomatic individuals who may well have a professional background in education. However, enthusiastic individuals with initiative drive and determination and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within academic environments are requested to apply.

Turtle Conservation Project
The Turtle Conservation Project is dedicated to preserving the coastal and marine habitat on the Sri Lankan Coast. Five of the world’s 7 endangered species of turtles nest on the coast of SL. For opportunities to volunteer with this worth while and highly rewarding project. To visit the TCP website click here. www.tcpsrilanka.org

Other ways to volunteer in Sri Lanka

For a completely out of this world voluntary experience, we would also recommend the Millennium Elephant Foundation please click here www.eureka.lk

For other projects in Sri Lanka please refer to www.volunteersrilanka.org

For information on how to apply for any of ASL’s projects. click here
Please note that all ASL volunteers must abide by ASL’s Volunteer Guidelines and fill out the Volunteer Agreement Form.

ASL wishes to acknowledge the following:
Many thanks to those of you that have generously donated your time voluntarily to Adoptsrilanka. Without you we could never have achieved the results we have. We wish you all the best and thank you so much on behalf of the people of Sri Lanka.