Coaching a Sport

ABOUT SHANTHI

Shanthi Community Animation Movement is a voluntary organization working amongst the shanty dwellers along the canal banks, extending from Wellawatte-Dehiwela to Kirullapone and Kalinga Road, Polhengoda. Some of these families have been reallocated to Badowita- Attidiya whilst families who were residing at Veluanarama were moved to Srimaha Vihare and Bathiya Mawatha the National Development Authority for housing resettlements. The organization extends financial assistance by way of grants and loans to relocated families to build their homes on a located land by the Land Reclamation Authority.

The aim of the Movement is to identify the needs of the community and to involve them in various development activities, such as educational, religious, civic as well as give counseling and hold community meetings at all centers to improve the standard of living. It is run under the care of Rev. Fr. M. Catalano, and his friendly staff. Fr.Catalano, originally from Italy, has spent 55 years in Sri Lanka. In the last 27 years he has been looking after the disadvantaged and poor people of Colombo and more recently the large number of displaced people affected by the Tsunami which hit Sri Lanka on the 26th of December 2004.

ABOUT YOUR VOLUNTEER WORK

Sports program –

As part of their youth program, Shanthi is looking for volunteers to teach children in the areas of Kalingapura, Sidharathapath, Veluvanarama and Bodiyawatte, sports such as football and cricket.

The aim of this program is not about strictly learning the sport. Rather, it focuses on connecting people with children from less privileged backgrounds and building friendships over a common ground. As a friend and mentor, through these games of sports you will be able to give them a sense of belonging, one which is often lacking in their home environments.

Volunteers with any level of experience in either of these two sports are welcome. You do not have to possess a great knowledge of the game and the rules, but you must be an enthusiastic person who enjoys playing the game.

Minimum Age – 16 yrs and above
Skills/Experience Required - None
Time Commitment – Flexible