Volunteers for Educational Support & Learning
“Never have I seen so many children eager to learn and the smiles and appreciation they showed for having us there made it even more worthwhile!” – Beatrix Zwart, Sri Lanka 2005
“… looking back it was the most magical time and really fulfilling. An experience never to be forgotten.” – Antonia Watts, Sri Lanka, 2005
“Our main objective was to create an interest in English and to increase the confidence of our students. Most of their learning is done from books and by copying from
“The children were so sad when I left. They said ‘you will forget us’, but how could I? Working with them has been a real privilege. They absorbed everything I
“The sense of pride and achievement I had was phenomenal… the work I did was rewarding and worthwhile… the memories of teaching and living in such a beautiful rural village, shall stay with me for a long time.” – Jenny Chalmers, Sri Lanka Volunteer 2005