With sunny beaches, majestic, ancient cities, beautiful wildlife, wondrous traditions, and smiling people, Sri Lanka is a true paradise for travelers and volunteers. In Sri Lanka, holding the palms of your hands close together against the chest is a gesture wishing goodbye, respect, devotion or loyalty - and it is also a polite welcome.

When you are a volunteer in Sri Lanka , be sure to keep this friendly gesture in mind as you encounter some of the most welcoming people in the world - the Sri Lankans. As this nation suffers from a heart breaking twenty years of civil war and political unrest, there exist many areas where volunteers can support the local Sri Lankan people and its children. Global Crossroad, at the request of many local organizations, has developed a cross-cultural, volunteer opportunity for all interested international volunteers. Our volunteer projects in Sri Lanka are challenging and educational - sure to make your Sri Lankan volunteering experience unique, unforgettable, and everlasting.