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 work as a volunteer will include:
In addition to temple restoration, you will take part in other activities, such as:
No specific qualifications are required; motivation and creativity are the key elements for this project!
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 in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 890 € |
3 weeks | 1130 € |
4 weeks | 1440 € |
5 weeks | 1690 € |
6 weeks | 1990 € |
8 weeks | 2490 € |
10 weeks | 3090 € |
12 weeks | 3720 € |
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.
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.
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!
For any international project, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness and repatriation, including civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For full protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online via this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which gives you a 5% discount.
If you choose another insurance provider, we will ask you to send us a copy of your insurance certificate in English.
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A youth work camp is a stay where teenagers take part in solidarity-based projects, often focused on construction, renovation, or environmental protection. Organized in several countries, these work camps allow young people to help improve local communities’ living conditions while gaining valuable practical and interpersonal skills.
Of course! Whatever your academic track, you can take part.
Our 10th-grade internships abroad cover a wide range of areas that positively impact local communities. You can choose to take part in:
