English Teaching

Our English Teaching Program gives international volunteers the opportunity to support children and young people in a local Sri Lankan community while experiencing everyday village life and culture.

At Akuratatha, we believe that learning English can create valuable opportunities for children in the future. Many children in rural areas have limited opportunities to practise speaking English outside school. Volunteers can help make learning more enjoyable, practical, and confidence-building through friendly and interactive lessons.

Volunteers do not need to be professional teachers. We welcome people who are patient, friendly, responsible, and enthusiastic about working with children. You can use your own ideas and skills to make lessons interesting through conversations, games, songs, storytelling, reading, drawing, educational activities, and simple sports or creative activities.

The teaching environment is informal and supportive. Volunteers can work with children at different English levels and adapt activities according to their abilities. The main aim is to help children become more comfortable using English and to encourage them to communicate without being afraid of making mistakes.

This program is also a cultural exchange. Volunteers will have the chance to meet local families, experience Sri Lankan village life, enjoy traditional Sri Lankan food, and learn about local customs and daily life. At the same time, children can learn about different countries and cultures from their international volunteers.

Akuratatha is a simple, family-based organisation, and we personally welcome our volunteers and support them during their stay. Volunteers become part of our community rather than simply attending a placement.

During your free time, you can explore the beautiful southern coast of Sri Lanka, including Weligama, Mirissa, Ahangama, Matara, and Galle. You can enjoy swimming, surfing, diving, beaches, local markets, cultural sites, and wildlife safaris.

Choose Akuratatha for a meaningful and personal volunteering experience in Sri Lanka. We are a simple, family-based organization where volunteers become part of our community.

You will work directly with local children, help them improve their English, and make learning fun through games, conversations, stories, and creative activities. You do not need to be a professional teacher—we welcome friendly, patient, responsible, and enthusiastic volunteers.

We personally welcome and support our volunteers during their stay. You can experience authentic Sri Lankan village life, enjoy delicious home-cooked food, meet local people, and learn about our culture and traditions.

During your free time, you can explore beautiful places such as Weligama, Mirissa, Ahangama, Matara, and Galle, with opportunities for swimming, surfing, diving, beaches, and wildlife safaris.

Come to Akuratatha to teach, learn, share, make new friends, and become part of our community.

No professional teaching qualification is required to join our English Teaching Program. We welcome volunteers who are friendly, patient, responsible, and genuinely interested in working with children.

Volunteers should have a good level of spoken English and be comfortable communicating with children of different ages and abilities. A positive attitude, creativity, and willingness to participate are important.

You should be willing to prepare simple lessons and activities such as conversations, games, reading, storytelling, songs, and educational activities. Previous experience working with children or teaching is helpful but not essential.

Volunteers are expected to respect local culture, community rules, children, and other volunteers. We ask everyone to be responsible, flexible, open-minded, and willing to learn.

Most importantly, you should come with enthusiasm, kindness, and a genuine desire to make a positive contribution to the children's English learning.