PCV
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Middle schools, high schools
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Volunteers usually live in rural, agricultural communities and commute to their assigned workplaces by foot, bicycle, or public transportation. They are housed in private rooms within host family residences throughout their service. Host family homes have electricity and running water, and shower facilities may be located either inside or outside the house. All communities have cell phone coverage, which allows for Internet access. While individual homes may not always have strong cellular reception, most do.
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Receive intensive training in Sinhala or Tamil, gaining language skills that strengthen your foundation for a successful career in international development.
Build marketable teaching and literacy‑support skills through hands‑on classroom experience and structured training.
Experience beautiful Sri Lankan culture while building lasting relationships.
Prepare engaging teaching aids, games, and classroom materials.
Facilitate effective English lessons aligned with the national curriculum and responsive to various learning styles.
Lead school-based communities of practice and conduct formal teacher workshops.
Organize after-school English clubs to help students build confidence communicating in English.
Plan and facilitate English camps during school holidays to reinforce learning through interactive, hands‑on activities.
Encourage parents and community members to participate in and support students’ learning.
You may also lead additional activities that reflect community interests and priorities, including after‑school conversation clubs or cultural exchange events.
As an English Teacher, you will receive training on the national curriculum, effective classroom management practices, and student-centered teaching methodologies. Peace Corps/Sri Lanka will teach you Sinhala or Tamil to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with school staff to assess learning needs and create practical, resource-based solutions.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
