Volunteer Near Sinharaja Rainforest | Tea Estate & Gem Mining🌏

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La experiencia

Join us for a unique cultural exchange in Rakwana, Sri Lanka, near the breathtaking Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage site 🌿.

Our lodge offers a peaceful stay surrounded by lush tea fields, tropical hills, and a stunning seven-tiered waterfall view. Volunteers help with tea garden maintenance, light guest assistance, and daily tasks, while enjoying the relaxed pace of rural Sri Lankan life.

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Que ofreces?

25 horas de ayuda por semana

Ayuda en Granjas Eco: Siembra, cosecha y ayuda con tareas del campo.

Jardinería: Ayuda a plantar y cultivar jardines.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 50 Por semana

Cuantía destinada a: Beneficios para los voluntarios, Materiales para las actividades de los voluntarios y Donaciones al proyecto

Descripción: We provide a bed, all three meals and snacks and a lot more. We also provide local assistant and loads of local sightseeing. Plus we give you loads of local experience in a beautiful rainforest area. These costs a lot but we just want you to assist in covering our costs only. You will think 50 USD for a week is way too small when you have the experience at our place.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Habitación del equipo: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otras personas.

Camping: Tendrás una carpa/tienda en un campamento.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Descuentos en tours: Obtén descuentos en tours y excursiones de la ciudad.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Excursiones gratis: Te llevamos a excursiones y caminatas por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Tragos gratis: Obtén tragos y comidas gratis.

Clases de Yoga: Toma clases de yoga gratis en nuestro espacio.

Terapias holísticas: Puedes unirte a nuestras actividades terapéuticas gratuitamente.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Certificado: Obtén un certificado de culminación una vez que hayas terminado tu experiencia.

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Requisitos

Inglés Principiante

Entre 18 y 60 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

Nestled in the midst of Eastern Sinharaja, Sri Lanka's most pristine forest surrounded by lush green hills is our home like guest house which is located in a rustic old city that still preserves its magical beauty without much of a development which most other cities in Sri Lanka have become concrete jungles.

Rakwana is where Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslims live in equal percentages. So the diversity is maximum. Its also home to many tourist spots including waterfalls and cultural sites. From our hostel, you have a breathtaking view to the hill right in front of you from which you can see a beautiful 7 stages waterfall. Rest assured this is the most soothing view you will ever have all day from a hostel in Sri Lanka if you are a waterfall lover.

All around us are lush green tea fields. Plus a lot of Gems if you love the experience of precious gems from Sri Lanka. You will get some free if you are lucky as we take you to some of the mining areas and cave hunting.

Last but not least, local food options you have here are just fabulous. If you know Sri Lanka's food culture, expect the best at our place because its the most affordable also anywhere in Sri Lanka for you as a traveler,

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Actividades & Turnos

🔴Immerse yourself in the daily life of the local estate Tamil community working in nearby tea plantations, learning about their culture, traditions, and contributions to Sri Lanka’s tea industry.

🔴Participate in tea estate activities such as plucking tea leaves or helping with small tasks, gaining hands-on experience of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic industries.

🔴Discover the fascinating gem mining communities in the Rakwana region, learning about traditional gem mining practices and the importance of gemstones in local culture and economy.

🔴Explore the rich biodiversity of the Sinharaja rainforest on foot or by tuk-tuk, enjoying bird watching, village tours, and night safaris that connect you with nature.

🔴Experience living in a peaceful, rural area with minimal tourist impact, allowing genuine interaction with local people and their everyday lives.

🔴Meet and interact with a multi-ethnic population of Sinhalese, Tamils, and Muslims who follow Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Catholicism, fostering a rich cultural exchange.

🔴Visit local places of worship — Buddhist temples, Hindu kovils, Muslim mosques, and Catholic churches — to appreciate the spiritual diversity of the region.

🔴Share meals and socialize with local families, enjoying traditional Sri Lankan cooking methods, including dishes prepared over firewood stoves.

🔴Participate in traditional cooking sessions to learn recipes and food customs unique to the Rakwana and Sinharaja area.

🔴Engage in meaningful conversations with locals, building friendships and mutual understanding while immersing yourself in the customs and traditions of rural Sri Lanka.

In Short

◘taking care of guests
◘Keeping the place in order
◘Working in our tea field to remove weeds
◘Little bit of gardening

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Reglas

1) Keep your space clean
2) We do not separate people on gender/sexuality and expect to mix with everyone, sleep in shared dorms
3) If you want to explore the forest or surrounding areas, please inform and do so. No sudden disappearances and us having to trace you if you are lost ;)
4) We are a warm host community who loves hugs and kisses, if you don't like it, please declare it early so we could ask no-hugs no-handshakes and nothing.
5) Any issues with fellow volunteers, host community or guides, immediately report to host in charge at the time and not later or not discuss issues with fellow volunteers or elsewhere. If its not resolved, you are free to leave our place anytime. Do not wait unhappy until the end of your time only to say something bad about the place after pretending to be happy :) (We have had wonderful people as guests and volunteers before but some have been so negative and picky of every little thing. We are not perfect and our place is certainly not either. :) . Thank you for the understanding ! )