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5h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Content Writer
- Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
- Photography
- Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
- Video Making
- Create, edit and publish digital videos.
- Social Media
- Maintain and update social media channels.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 35
Per day
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- Donation to project
Description
Volunteers pay USD 40/day for three meals, bed tea, private air conditioned ranch accommodation, plus linen and laundry. Free horse ride included in this category. USD 35/day for three meals, bed tea, private non air conditioned ranch accommodation, plus linen and laundry. No horse ride included in this category.
What you get
4
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Parties
- Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
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Availability
Dec
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- Stay at least
- 5 days
The Experience
This position suits travelers interested in horses or content creation who are comfortable contributing in a working rural environment. Volunteers assist with either equestrian support or content and media, depending on experience. Horse care may include grooming and basic stable tasks. Riding is not guaranteed and depends on experience and safety assessment. Content volunteers are expected to actively produce usable photos, videos, and review
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
- Between 20 and 55 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Be from outside Sri Lanka
- European Union Passport
- United States visa or citizenship
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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19 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Farm
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 15 Get in touch with nature
- 10 Meeting locals
- 8 Learning about sustainability
- 8 Developing environmental awareness
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 11 15. Life on land
- 10 3. Good health and well-being
- 7 6. Clean water and sanitation
Chiara
Italy
I had such a great time at Vonfidel the farm! The host was very kind, knowledgeable and reliable. He always made sure everything went smoothly and I had a peaceful stay. He helped me sort out transport to and from the farm, and when something unexpected came up he went above and beyond to assit me. The room was very spacious and cozy and the food was absolutely delicious. The horses were so beautiful and healthy. They were clearly very well looked after and cared for. Horse riding in such a beautiful place allowed me to fully recharge and reconnect with nature. I would highly recommend it!
20 days ago
Celina
Germany
My experience at Vonfidel the farm was amazing! The whole team is very nice and welcoming and really try their best to make you have a perfect experience. You get 3 meals which are just amazing, you get something different everyday so that you really learn about the local cuisine. The horses are also very sweet and in a perfect condition, they definitely are looked after which was a very important point to me and of course, the riding is just gorgeous! I would definitely recommend coming here if you love horses and don't mind to just chill out in the beautiful nature of sri lanka for a while
6 months ago
Marcela
Brazil
Communication with the host was difficult from the beginning, including negative comments about previous volunteers. The experience did not work as a volunteer position: no tasks or activities were presented, and most of the time there was no work to do. The farm is quite remote and there were no independent transportation options. Leaving the place or going to the city required depending on the host, who charged high prices for transportation.
7 days ago
Amber
United Kingdom
I had hoped to enjoy this experience, but it fell short of my expectations. The room was comfortable and the food was good, but I never felt fully welcomed - more like a guest than a volunteer. The staff were courteous yet very formal, and I had hoped for a more immersive cultural experience. Due to rain, I was only able to ride once, and with limited activities, no Wi-Fi, and weak service, I felt quite understimulated. The host offered little guidance on things for me to do, and I was unable to edit my footage with the lack of internet. The horses, however, were lovely and well cared for.
about 1 month ago
Alfie replied
Our volunteers are treated as guests. We’re a riding-holiday provider, not a hostel, and expectations should reflect that. As communicated, we host only one volunteer at a time, and staff immersion isn’t appropriate under Sri Lankan tourism regulations. Volunteering succeeds when expectations and contributions align. After hosting about 600 volunteers, my advice is to focus on meaningful contribution, not the cheapest deal — it leads to far richer experiences.
Beatrice
Ireland
The horses at Vonfidel the farm are really well looked after and in excellent condition, the team are welcoming and kind with home cooked meals made everyday. Surrounded by nature and beautiful sunset rides
2 months ago
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