HQ Volunteering
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | |
| 2 weeks | 13 - 26 July | 27 July - 9 August | 10 agosto - 23 August |
| 3 weeks | 13 July - 2 August | 27 July - 16 August | 10 August - 30 August |
| 4 weeks | 13 July - 9 August | 27 July - 23 August | 10 August - 6 September |
NB: The Turtle Conservation project in Ambalangoda has different dates.
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | |
| 2 weeks | 6 - 19 July | 20 July - 2 August | 3 August - 16 August |
| 3 weeks | 6 July - 26 July | 20 July - 9 August | 3 August - 23 August |
| 4 weeks | 6 July - 2 August | 20 July - 16 August | 3 August - 30 August |
Volunteers on the Turtle Conservation project will spend the first week in Kandy (cultural immersion week) and then move to Ambalangoda.
Most projects take place in Kandy, a historic city located in the heart of Sri Lanka, surrounded by green hills and picturesque landscapes. It is one of the country's major tourist and cultural destinations, thanks to its significant cultural and historical heritage, marked by the presence of important temples and the Esala Perahera festival, one of the largest Buddhist festivals in Asia. During this festival, traditional processions and dances take place.
The project Turtle Conservation takes place in Ambalangoda, a coastal fishing town located about 4.5 hours southwest of Kandy by car. It offers a slower pace of life with access to beautiful beaches.
Volunteers in Kandy are accommodated in a volunteer house. Bedrooms have bunk beds and you can expect to share a room with four to nine other volunteers.
The volunteer house has a safe member staying in the house at night and there is an 8:00pm curfew on weeknights and 12:00am on weekends at the volunteer accommodation.
Volunteers on the Turtle Conservation project in Ambalangoda are accommodated in a large volunteer house with shared bedrooms by gender. It’s a five-minute walk to the local beach and the volunteering placement.
WiFi is not available in the volunteer accommodation.
Included are 3 meals per day on weekdays and 2 meals per day during the weekends.
The costs vary depending on the duration of the volunteer project.
| Destination and project | 2 week | 3 week | 4 week |
| Kandy Childcare - Construction and Renovation - Teaching - Women's Education - Special Needs Care |
US $837 | US $1.029 | US $ 1.201 |
| Kandy Medical |
US $927 | US $1.164 | US $1.381 |
| Ambalangoda Turtle Conservation |
US $1.032 | US $1.360 | US $ 1.680 |
For destinations in partnership with HQ, 20 scholarships of € 300 each are available.
Provide assistance in understaffed and under-resourced childcare centers around Kandy, helping with lessons, playtime and general tasks wherever your help is needed.
Help to restore local temples, schools and pre-schools to their former beauty by painting and cleaning them.
A project for pre-meds, medical students, or professionals, where you’ll assist local staff in a teaching hospital in Kandy. Duties are observational and include the opportunity to get experience in a range of medical departments.
Suitable for students in their 1st or 2nd year. Volunteers will observe and shadow qualified doctors.
Assist in special needs schools, homes and care centers, helping to care for children and adults with a range of challenges. Help with education and socialization, organizing activities and providing a fun environment during the day.
Help to teach English to those who can’t afford to pay for private language classes. Assist in a range of settings, including in monasteries, pre-schools and village homes.
Assist on government-backed turtle conservation projects aiming to help boost local turtle populations. Help with feeding and cleaning turtles, protecting and maintaining hatcheries and promoting recycling in local communities.
Assist local Sri Lankan women from difficult backgrounds to overcome gender inequality issues and help women develop life skills in a safe place.
