Shilpa Sayura Foundation welcomes volunteers, educators, researchers, technology professionals, students, media practitioners and community leaders who want to contribute to inclusive education, digital innovation and social development.
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering with us offers opportunities to share your knowledge, develop practical experience, support meaningful projects and work with communities across Sri Lanka.
Volunteers can support Shilpa Sayura Foundation through digital education, teacher development, student mentoring, cybersecurity awareness, online safety, artificial intelligence, IoT, climate technology, GIS, youth media, research, documentation, monitoring, evaluation, workshops, community events and project coordination. Opportunities also include supporting inclusive programmes for girls and women, developing local-language resources, assisting with practical technology projects and contributing to community resilience and social development.
We welcome
- university students and graduates;
- teachers and trainers;
- researchers and academics;
- software developers and engineers;
- cybersecurity and IT professionals;
- designers, photographers and filmmakers;
- project managers and community organisers;
- volunteers from regional and rural communities;
- professionals willing to mentor young people.
Previous experience is helpful but not always required. Commitment, responsibility, willingness to learn and respect for communities are essential.
What Volunteers Can Gain
- internships and practical project experience;
- opportunities to work with experienced professionals;
- exposure to education, technology and development programmes;
- mentoring and networking opportunities;
- experience in research, training and community engagement;
- opportunities to contribute to nationally relevant initiatives.
Become a Regional Volunteer
We are interested in building a network of regional volunteers who can support local programmes, identify community needs, coordinate activities and connect schools, youth groups and organisations with Shilpa Sayura Foundation.
Regional volunteers may help with:
- local event coordination;
- participant outreach;
- community awareness;
- training support;
- project monitoring;
- documentation and reporting;
- referrals and local partnerships.
Partner With Us
Organisations, universities, schools, companies and community groups can also collaborate with us through:
- joint projects;
- research partnerships;
- training programmes;
- internships;
- sponsorships;
- technology contributions;
- regional implementation support.