As our direction has changed away from emergency relief work, 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 utilising local knowledge and skills.

There are still some voluntary positions for certain projects including TWINS, The Lighthouse Community Pool and the Turtle Conservation Project.

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 TWINS project. Infrastructure and physical conditions are challenging; applicants must be healthy, physically fit and be aware and prepared for the limitations 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 or Tamil language skills. All staff currently works a minimum of 5 days per week.

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

We can identify suitable and cheap accommodation and advice on logistics. Airfare, visas, mobile phone including international phone calls and medical cover are NOT provided by ASL.

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

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

Vacancies

ICT Support in Rural Schools
ASL TWINS works with many schools located in rural areas of the southern province. While some of these schools have received computers, the majority do not have ICT teachers or anyone with enough knowledge of computers to use them effectively. ASL is seeking volunteers to spend time in these schools mentoring staff and students in the basics of word processing, internet searching, emailing and web cam conversations.

Qualified Teachers for English Teacher Training and Mentoring
ASL TWINS coordinates a calendar of teacher training workshops. We seek qualified teachers to participate as facilitators for sessions within these workshops. Workshops focus on topics such as storytelling, drama, child centred teaching techniques and low cost activity development. In some cases, mentoring of teachers requiring extra assistance can also be arranged.

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 worthwhile and highly rewarding project, visit the TCP website www.tcpsrilanka.org

Qualified Swimming Instructors
The Lighthouse Community Pool provides free swimming lessons for school children in the Galle area. Qualified and experienced swimming coaches, lifeguards or lifesavers are sought to help develop the skills and knowledge of the Sri Lankan coaches.

How to Apply
People interested in volunteering with AdoptSriLanka are asked to contact adoptsrilanka@gmail.com for further information before completing the relevant application forms. Please visit our policy section of this website to read our Child Protection Policy and Volunteer Guidelines or click on the links below.

• Click here to download the ASL Child Protection Policy
• Click here to download the ASL Volunteer Guidelines
• Click here to download the ASL Volunteer Agreement Form

Many thanks to those of you that have generously donated your time volunteering with 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.