Get involved
Volunteers are the movement
Whether you live in Sri Lanka or are arriving on a flight next month, there is a way to contribute. Choose the path that fits.
Pathway one
Volunteer in Sri Lanka
For people living in Sri Lanka who want to work on plastic pollution, through a university, school or community club, or independently.
Not everyone can join a clean-up on a Saturday morning, and the movement does not depend on it. Design, writing, research and campaign planning all happen remotely, and all of it is needed.
Where you can contribute
Clean-ups
Coastal, waterway and public-space clean-up campaigns.
Education
Delivering sessions in schools, universities and communities.
Awareness
Public campaigns that change everyday habits around plastic.
Advocacy
Supporting the case for EPR and single-use plastic reduction.
Research
Data collection, studies and evidence that strengthen campaigns.
Communication
Design, content, social media and press work.
Clubs
Running or joining a university, school or community club.
Campaigns
National campaigns and global days of action.
Events
Planning and delivering the logistics behind it all.
Register as a Volunteer Start a club instead
Visiting Sri Lanka rather than living here? The international volunteer programme has its own application form, programme detail and fee explanation.
Pathway two
Visit Sri Lanka. Volunteer for the environment. Experience the country differently.
Thousands of travellers come to Sri Lanka every year for the coast, the hills and the heritage. A smaller number leave having worked alongside the communities protecting them. This is for that smaller number.
Where international volunteers contribute
- Environmental campaigns
- Clean-ups
- Youth engagement
- Community work
- Sustainable tourism
- Impact Center activities
- Research
- Communications
Arranging a placement
Placements are arranged individually, so that what you work on matches the time you have and the skills you bring. Tell us your dates and interests and we will explain what is running while you are here.
Apply to volunteer Sustainable travel
International placements run as a structured programme with a programme fee. Fees vary according to the selected project, duration and level of support required, and you receive the applicable fee and a full cost breakdown before confirming a placement.
Volunteers Academy
Developing the people behind the movement
Volunteers Academy is the youth and volunteer development arm connected to the ZeroPlastic ecosystem. It trains the volunteers who go on to lead campaigns, run clubs and organise events.
It runs on its own platform, with its own programmes and intake.
Questions first?
Email info@zeroplastic.lk or call +94 716 901 094 and someone from the team will help.