Volunteer IT Projects Teaching Computer Skills Overseas in Sri Lanka

Just like children throughout the world, Sri Lankan children are fascinated by computers and eager to learn how to use them. Teaching such a useful skill is invaluable, both to individuals and their communities. From developing a better understanding of computers, job opportunities that would not previously have been available present themselves. With IT skills, children also find themselves in a position where they can benefit from all that the worldwide web has to offer.

Developing computer skills

In the 21st century, computer literacy is a skill that is valued almost as highly as standard literacy! It is therefore a huge advantage to learn the basics of computer use and this is something which our volunteers can help with. By sharing their knowledge of IT with students and teachers alike, volunteers increase the prospects of each individual they help.

Volunteers are needed to help teach very basic computer programs like Word and Excel. However, if you are also able to develop databases and assist with any maintenance work your help will be much appreciated. This IT Project is suited to volunteers of all abilities; you don't need to be a computer whiz to be helpful.

Volunteering in IT Centers and Schools Teaching Computer Skills with Projects Abroad

Based in a tiny village on the coast near Wadduwa in the rural setting of Mawala, volunteers work in an IT center set up by Projects Abroad. Children come from miles around to take classes on the course we have established there. We have recently converted two bedrooms at the center into an English Classroom and a small IT classroom with five more computers.

Teaching IT is also available in some schools along the southwest coast, in Panadura and Negombo. Volunteers working at these schools have the option of teaching a variety of subjects in addition to IT.

Volunteering Abroad on an IT Project in Sri Lanka

Male volunteer teaching IT in Sri LankaMany people in this part of Sri Lanka have never used a computer before and helping them become computer-literate is invaluable for their future education and job prospects. Volunteers who wish teach IT should have a reasonable working knowledge of the main Microsoft packages - but you don't need to be an expert since it is just the basics that you'll be teaching most of the time.

Volunteers are required to teach a variety of computer skills ranging from how to switch a computer on and off and explaining what a 'mouse' does, to explaining software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and how to use the Internet for research and communication. Children can also have fun with some educational games and at the IT center receive a certificate when they complete the course.

There is a curriculum to follow and you will benefit from the help of an English and Singhalese-speaking local. The help of volunteers on the IT project is always greatly appreciated; computers are a hugely useful resource and being able to use one is a great advantage.

상기 프로젝트는 한달 이내 참가가 가능한 프로그램입니다. 한달 이내 프로그램은 자원봉사자나 지역사회 모두에게 짧은 기간이지만 적합한 활동으로 현지 스텝들이 판단한 프로그램입니다. 다만 짧은 기간 참여를 통해 지역사회에서 열정적으로 활동하면서 가치있는 문화적 식견을 얻을 수 있긴 하지만 긴 기간동안 자원봉사 활동에 참여하는 친구들과 지역사회에 똑같은 영향을 줄 수는 없다는 점은 고려하세요.