humanitarian
Basic English
From 2 to 12 weeks
Construction project in Sri Lanka

Construction project in Sri Lanka

In this program located in the city of Kandy, you will contribute to the renovation and restoration of ancient temples, as well as assist in the renovation of educational institutions, schools, and community centers. The program’s goal is to bring new life to these places.

Join this project to help preserve cultural heritage and make a lasting impact on the city’s monuments and educational infrastructure.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in the project in the city of Hikkaduwa, with similar missions as a volunteer.

 

Your Missions

Your work as a volunteer will include:

  • Performing basic renovation activities
  • Helping with painting
  • Assisting in the restoration of artwork in various cultural or educational buildings

 

In addition to temple restoration, you will take part in other activities, such as:

  • Beautifying parks
  • Decorating schools (including painting classrooms with educational posters to inspire children)
  • Brainstorming and creating fun activities for playgrounds
  • And engaging in any other construction and renovation activities aimed at improving the city through diverse creative approaches.

 

No specific qualifications are required; motivation and creativity are the key elements for this project!

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included

3 meals a day on weekdays (2 on weekends)
Accommodation
Mandatory orientation day by local team
24/7 on-site assistance
Equipment and materials
Donation to the projet
Pick up at the Colombo airport

not included

Flight tickets
Travel and repatriation insurance
Airport transfer
Visa

MISSION BUDGET

This program is available all year-round and starts weekly. Arrival on Saturday at the Colombo airport.

All our international construction and renovation missions are open to everyone and can also host engineers and students as part of an accredited internship.

Duration during the week
Budget total mission
2 weeks
890 €
3 weeks
1130 €
4 weeks
1440 €
5 weeks
1690 €
6 weeks
1990 €
8 weeks
2490 €
10 weeks
3090 €
12 weeks
3720 €

A 200€ supplement applies to participants under 18 years old in order to cover the specific logistics and support required for minors, More information on this link Humanitarian Trips for Youth

ONCE THERE

Your accommodation

You will stay in shared accommodation with other volunteers, in rooms accommodating 4 to 10 people. It is located a few kilometers from the center of Kandy. In the city center, you will find all the amenities you need.

The nearest supermarket is a 15-minute walk from the accommodation.

 

Meals

During the week, you will receive 3 meals per day. On weekends, you will have 2 meals per day.

The meals are a mix of Western and Sri Lankan cuisine, primarily vegetarian dishes, including rice and vegetables. You also have the option to dine at one of the local restaurants at your own expense.

 

The City of Kandy

This project is located in the peaceful yet vibrant city of Kandy, away from the noise and overcrowding of larger cities. As the former capital of the Sri Lankan kingdom, Kandy remains an important cultural center, featuring major temples that attract both locals and tourists with activities such as chanting, dancing, handicrafts, and ancient temples. The city boasts a wide range of historical sites waiting to be explored!


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Prepare your departure

Travel, repatriation and civil liability insurance

For all international projects, Realstep requires participants to take out travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and repatriation, as well as civil liability for professional activities abroad.

For complete protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online by following this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which will give you a 5% discount.

If you take out another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.

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