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Volunteer Manual
All the information you need about your trip
CONTENTS
Executive Summary
Volunteering Theme
About Sri Lanka
Touristic Activities
Prices and Fees
Booking Process
Preparation
Schedule
Code of Conduct
NomuHub is a social enterprise that offers affordable voluntourism
packages for travelers that provide sustainable solutions for various
communities and leave a positive impact. We like to provide an
environment for like-minded people to meet and volunteer while
enjoying a vibrant travel experience.
We aim to bring change by promoting the concept of traveling with
a purpose!
You may read more about us on https://nomuhub.com/about/about-us/
We are excited to welcome you on-board with us for an experience
you won’t forget!
In brief, details of this particular trip are as follows:
CHALLENGE LOCATION DURATION
Construction Bentota, 2 weeks
Sri Lanka Dec 27th 2020 –
Jan 9th 2021
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Construction With such programs, the goal is to support education by providing/enabling a suitable environment with the required facilities for overpopulated schools. Classroom construction/renovation usually involves: - Building the foundation with cement, concrete, and concrete blocks - Dealing with wood - Plastering the walls inside and outside - Construction of the roof - Applying concrete to the floor and flattening - Painting the walls - Making a blackboard - Hanging up learning aids (e.g. posters) www.nomuhub.com Page / 4
About
SRI LANKA
Geography
Sri Lanka is an island that shares maritime borders with the South of India. It features diverse
environments, You can find everything from sparkling beaches to jungles for adventurous
trekking.
Climate
If you don't want to worry about lugging around an umbrella or becoming overheated, Sri
Lanka's weather will meet your needs. The dry heat on the beaches is relieved by the ocean
breeze, and you can also take a break in Hill Country where the wind blows all day to cool the
earth. In the Southwest, it's best to visit from December to March. If you venture to the
Northern or Eastern parts, the dry season is between May and September.
Language
The main languages spoken in Sri Lanka are Tamil and Sinhala, which originate from India
and other parts of East Asia. Majority of the country speaks English too, specifically the capital
city of Colombo.
Currency
The main currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). 1 USD is equivalent 170 LKR. We
recommend that you keep petty cash in handy with you, especially when going out for touristic
activities.
Cuisine
Sri Lanka uses spices, sea food and lots of local food to create unique dishes that you'll want
to make at home. While it has influences from other countries, especially India, it has kept it's
own favour in the dishes and the food continues to evolve. Their dishes pop with flavour, spice
and they love snacking. Not to mention, when you feel like indulging, you can always depend
on finding some deep-fried foods.
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Touristic
Activities
Below is a list of planned touristic destinations, which are optional for
volunteers to attend:
- Waterfall visit
- Sinharaja Rainforest visit
- Tea and rubber plantation tours in Pelenda
- Bentota Beach visit
- Souvenir shopping
Some touristic activities not included in the list, but that are worth trying
and have an additional charge applicable include:
- Water sports 5,000 SLR per person
(jet ski, banana boat, trolly sofa, mangrove boat tour)
- Paramoter 8,927 SLR per person
- Coconut swing 536 SLR per person
- Elephant ride 3,000 SLR
- Yala National park tour
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Add-on:
Across Central Sri Lanka
Day 1, Saturday after end of volunteering week :
• You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning to proceed to Ella; the trip will take 5 hours. On
arrival, you'll visit the Ravana Falls, then proceed to the Little Adams Peak where you will take a small hike to
the peak while enjoying the luscious green landscape of Ella!
• We'll then visit the Nine Arch Railway, a picturesque bridge located in a dense jungle setting, and board a train
for an hour to Badulla where you will get a glimpse of the stunning Sri Lankan highlands, tea plantations and
tunnels.
• On arrival to the Badulla train station, you will be transferred to Nuwara Eliya to explore the city a little before
being dropped off at Ramboda Falls Hotel where you will check-in, have dinner and spend a night.
Day 2, Sunday :
• After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will be taken to a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya where you
will get to know more about the most famous drink in the world!
• Afterwards, you will travel to Kandy; a journey that will take close to 2.5 hours. On arrival to Kandy, you will
visit the Royal Botanical Garden which houses over 4000 different species of flora. For a short break, you will be
taken to Oak Ray Regency Hotel in Kandy to check-in.
• Later in the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and then witness a Kandy cultural
dance. After the show, you will be taken back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3, Monday :
• After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will travel for about 2 hours to Dambulla to visit the Golden
Temple and the Royal Cave Temple. The latter is a UNESCO world heritage site that has several caves containing
Buddha statues and very colorful paintings.
• Following the temple tour and a 30-minute drive, you will arrive to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, another UNESCO
world heritage site that has the king's abandoned royal palace on top. Expect to climb 800 steps to reach the
hardened-magma plateau on top for a scintillating view of Sigiriya.
• After the hike in the afternoon, you will be taken to the airport; the drive will take close to 4 hours.
Cost per pers on = 390 USD
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Prices & Fees
Our projects are priced and booked based on number of weeks .
One week Two weeks
$990 $1,790
NomuHub offers certain discounts that
S tudent Group (3+)
are applicable to the total volunteering dis count dis count
package price. Kindly note that
discounts are not applicable for add-
ons such as hotel upgrades or 5% 5%
additional touristic attractions.
*S tudent dis count only applies if you upload in your application or email us on
volunteer@nomuhub.com a non-expired s tudent ID for verification. Us e dis count
code STUDE NT5 on checkout.
*Group dis count only applies for a group of 3 or more applicants , all of whom
mus t pay the depos it. Us e dis count code GROUP 5 on checkout.
S hould any applicant not follow thes e terms , dis count will be deactivated by
NomuHub and amount added to applicant’s final invoice.
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Prices & Fees
The volunteering package includes and excludes the following:
INCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS
S HA R E D (s ame-gender) Travel vis a and
s tandard hotel accommodation ins urance
Airport (CMB) trans fers
Flight tickets
and other trans portation
General touris tic
Vaccinations
attractions
Two meals per day
Pers onal s pendings
(breakfas t and lunch)
S pecial Welcome and D aily dinners
Farewell dinners
24/7 in-country local
NomuHub s taff
s upport
For details of how your fee is s pent, pleas e read our page
https ://nomuhub.com/about/how-your-fees -s pent/
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Process
Step 1 Step 3 Step 5
Step 2 Step 4 Step 6
Step 1 – Apply Online
Read the Volunteer Manual carefully. Ens ure to read our terms & conditions on https://nomuhub.com/terms-of-
use/ before applying. Fill in all your details in the online application form.
Step 2 – Pay Deposit
In order to reserve a seat for yourself, you will be required to pay a deposit of $300 (which will be deducted from
the total package price). In the meantime, NomuHub will be reviewing your application.
Step 3 – Book Flights, Visa and Travel Insurance
According to the information provided to you in this manual, kindly follow the instructions to further your
application proces s. Also, make plans to visit your doctor and get your vaccinations.
Step 4 – Complete Full Payment
You will get an email reminder 2 weeks before the trip start date to complete the rest of your payment. Final
payments must be completed no later than 1 week prior to your trip start date, otherwise your application will be
cancelled.
Step 5 – Receive Confirmation Email
Following full payment completion, an email and a call confirming your accommodation dates and airport
transfers will be made to you,
Step 6 – Ready to go!
It is now time to finish packing up and get ready for your trip with us. You will be added to a Whatsapp Group a
few days before your trip and a Volunteer Handbook will be shared with you, containing useful information about
your accommodation, NomuHub local team contact information, currency exchange, sim cards , and much more!
For any queries or for further information, pleas e do not hesitate to contact us.
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Bookings
It is your res pons ibility to arrange for your flights, visa and travel insurance and upload
all the neces s ary documents for us before the deadlines . Further instructions regarding
this are provided in the Welcome Email you will receive.
You are required to book your flights and upload your flight details onto our Google Form
no later than 2 weeks prior to the trip start date, so that your airport transfers can be
arranged.
Make sure to book your tickets for the week you have selected according to the
following dates and times. Volunteers arriving on different times or dates than those
specified will have to arrange for their own transportation and/or additional
accommodation.
Weeks Arrival to CMB Departure from CMB
Sunday morning, Saturday,
Week 1
27th Dec 2020 2nd Jan 2021
Sunday morning, Saturday,
Week 2
3rd Jan 2021 9th Jan 2021
Kindly note that airport pic k-up will only be provided for arrivals between 6am-9am on
aforementioned dates .
Whereas , airport drop-off will be provided for departures before 11am on
aforementioned dates .
*Airport code: CMB
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Bookings
for those who book add-on Across Central SL
If you are thinking of s taying a little longer and joining us for our exciting Acros s
Central S ri Lanka package, then make s ure to refer to the following dates and
times when booking your flights :
Weeks Arrival to CMB Departure from CMB
Sunday morning, Saturday,
Week 1
27th Dec 2020 4thJan 2021
Sunday morning, Saturday,
Week 2
3rd Jan 2021 11th Jan 2021
Volunteers are advis ed to book their departures from Colombo on the las t day of
the tour trip after 6 pm.
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Guidelines
Visa
All nationalities are expected to apply for a vis a online prior to their arrival in S ri
Lanka. An ETA (electronic travel authoris ation) can be obtained here
http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp;jses sionid=TlR 9tp8nS R F WY wHxXK bmhz IdcGs 2y4yF
6kOeCaaN-qp-NR 3lR yaT!1575007650?locale=en_US . ETA is an official authorization for a
S hort Vis it to S ri Lanka. No pas s port copies , documents or photographs are
required to obtain ETA electronically. The touris t vis a price ranges between
$20-$30 for all nationalities . ETA holders will be is s ued a 30 day S hort Vis it
vis a at the port of entry in S ri Lanka. It is advis able for you to bring a copy of
the ETA approval notice along with you.
Travel insurance
Travel ins urance us ually covers medical expens es , journey cancellations , and
los t or s tolen belongings . The cos t of the ins urance ranges between $25-$55 a
week. Travel ins urance can be purchas ed when booking your flight with an
airline, through a travel agency or through an ins urance company s uch as
World Nomads or AXA Gulf Travel Ins urance.
Vaccinations
We s trongly advice that you s tay up to date with the recommended (but not
es s ential) vaccinations by checking https ://vaccinehub.com.au/map/travel/lk .
Inform your doctor/therapis t/phys ician about your travel plans and s hare any
health concerns with NomuHub coordinators . Ens ure that you have taken your
vaccination(s ) at leas t a week before the trip, as a s afety precaution.
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Essentials
Essential documents
Keep a copy of all your pers onal travel doc uments (e.g. pas s port, vis a, ins uranc e) in a handy
location like your backpack, or travel wallet.
Have a digital copy of all your documents sent to your family and saved on your email just in case of
emergency.
Keep a list of (family) emerg enc y contac ts and NomuHub contac t numbers with you at all times.
Inform your bank that you are traveling, to avoid any credit card iss ues during your trip.
Recommended clothes Work-related Optional
Clothes should be culturally appropriate,
modest (below the knee and not Make sure what you bring along is old
sleeveless) and not tight. It would be and something you don’t mind throwing Money belt
useful to check the weather forecast so away.
Flip flops
as to have an idea of what type of
clothes to bring. Comfortable light clothes Light jacket (for chilly nights)
Comfortable and strong safety Bags (handbags , backpacks )
Tops , dress es and bottoms shoes Watch
S ocks and shoes Protective hat (will be provided) S unglas s es
Pajamas Dust mas k (will be provided) Medical glas s es or contact
Swims uit (NO bikinis) Strong, reusable gloves (will be lenses
Underwear provided)
Headwear (hat, cap, head scarf)
Toiletries Appliances Others
Towel S nacks
Hairbrus h Chargers Insect repellant
Deodarant Plug adaptors (for list of Religious items (prayer rug, etc.)
S uns creen & Lip Balm countries and their respective First-aid kit (plasters, alcohol
Nail Clippers & Scis sors plugs visit swabs, bandages , Panadol, cold
Toothbrush & Toothpaste http://www.worldstandards.eu/el and flu reliever, allergy
Face and Body Moisturizer ectricity/plug-voltage-by- medication, diarrhea pills, motion
Feminine hygiene products country/) sicknes s pills, personal
Tiss ues , Wet Wipes, S anitizers Travel-size torch prescription/medication)
S hampoo, Conditioner, Body Translator books/apps Entertainment games (playing
Wash cards , etc.)
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Schedule
The exact weekly s chedule for this particular trip (along with details of timings and
s pecific touris tic activities ) will be s hared in the Volunteering Handbook a few days
before the trip.
Below is a general overview of your expected trip itinerary:
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
6 am Breakfast
7 am Going to site
Arrival Day
Relaxing / Free time / Departure day
Volunteering activities
12 pm Lunch break
1 pm Orientation
Volunteering activities
Touristic
4 pm activity Return to the hotel, refresh & shower
Touristic activities
Team
Welcome
dinner Farewell
7 pm Dinner dinner
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Code of Conduct
Every volunteer is expected to adhere to the following rules :
During volunteering hours During other activities
Alway s be on time i.e. for meals or
Dres s appropriately to res pec t the
meeting at the bus. It is disruptive to keep
reg ions cultures i.e avoid sleeveles s shirts,
your colleagues waiting for you.
tight clothes and short items above the
knee.
S m oking and con s umption of al cohol
or other drug s i s strictly not allowed in
Eng ag e effec tively in all activities , avoid
the ho stel and hotel and durin g
lazing around. Take less than 5 minutes
volunteering hours .
break intervals onsite.
Con serve energy and water. Make sure
Cons tant us e of mobile phones is
to turn out the lights and switch off AC,
strong ly dis c ourag ed. Use your mobile
fans and any power supplies in your
phone during short breaks only and lunch
rooms when you are leaving.
hour.
R e spect one another. Petty arguments,
Whils t interac ting with the students ,
bullying and racism will not be tolerated.
avoid taking pic tures during activity
ses s ions . Taking pictures should only be
B e well-mannered, honest, con siderate
done during the break periods.
and res pons ible.
Wear your NomuHub working ves t and
Keep your per sonal belon gin g safe at
pers onal protec tive equipment at all
all times .
times on site.
NomuHub will not be respon sible for
S moking is stric tly prohibited in the
any other a ctivities beyond the
sc hool/clinic area.
sc heduled prog ram.
Res pec t the loc al staff.
A breach in code of conduct will not be tolerated and will res ult in expuls ion or dis mis s al.
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measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity."
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