About the assignment

We’re looking for an English as a Second Language Trainer who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Sri Lanka.

• This assignment seeks to enhance the capacity of English teachers to ensure the use of effective, interactive and student-centred teaching methods.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have ESL qualifications, an interest in training teachers plus at least 2 years experience in teaching.
• As a volunteer, you will support disadvantaged youth to achieve their life potential.

About the Partner Organisation: 

The Organisation of People for Engagement and Enterprise (OPEnE), based in Mannar, is a local, not-for-profit, development organisation. It was created by a group of like-minded and motivated individuals with the support of ZOA, a Netherlands based INGO. In the context of a long-term civil war which ended about a decade ago, OPEnE’s aim is to improve the livelihoods of war affected communities and nurture the socio-economic development initiated by other actors in our area. At present, the organisation is achieving these aims primarily through children’s education, women’s empowerment, building sustainable livelihoods and protecting the environment

The volunteer would support OPEnE and northern area remote partners in their efforts to improve English language teaching in schools. Currently the lack of English language skills is holding students back from achieving their life potential. The volunteer will work with poorly resourced, remote state-run schools in the Mannar district.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. Find out more.

Allowance

• We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here.
• AUD$ 1782 per month.   

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include a First Aid Certificate.

A position description is attached.