Come Help us in Sri Lanka :)

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers: 19 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

22h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

Helping at a hostel typically involves a combination of guest interaction, assisting with various tasks, and creating a friendly and welcoming environment for travelers. This would include helping with Check ins, informing Guests what to do in the area and in Colombo, Providing Information and Recommendations, Assisting with Requests and Concerns, Maintaining Cleanliness and Order, especially in Common Areas, Hosting Social Events

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 45 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
Be from outside Sri Lanka

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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a) How was your experience with this host?
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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

21 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

19 Meeting international travelers
13 Meeting locals
13 Immersing in the local culture
11 Practicing English
6 Get in touch with nature
5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 5. Gender equality
4 15. Life on land
2 13. Climate action

sophie

Switzerland

I couldnt have imagined a better experience. Dinesh, the owner, is super helpful and always here when you need something. The work is flexible, your main task is really just help around the hostel, reception, some cleanings or doing laundry etc. I was even able to change shifts to go on a little trip and come back. The staff is lovely and welcomes you like family. I need to say in Colombo is not much to do but the people are worth it staying there and with the train you can reach every city from there. A big thankyou to Dinesh, he runs a super social & kind hostel!! I'm sure I'll be back!

26 days ago

Carli

Chile

The team is great, they are nice people to share with. You can meet more travelers and do activities with them, is a great place to start a trip in Sri Lanka. The owner Dinesh, goes every other day and try to give you a really detail explanation about places to visit, history, geography, so you feel oriented. The hostel is comfortable, clean, big, with a pool and rooftop to enjoy wich is very nice because is hot during the day. I had to finished my experience before the plan because an external factor wich didn't have to be with the volunteer. I was very sad to leave.

3 months ago

Thiago

Brazil

Its a very nice hostel with very nice people. It was a pleasure to be part of them for a bit i did mostly gardening so i was very happy with it..... also the fact that the place is close to the beach is a fabulous plus to it all. I wish all the best to the staff and hope to meet you again next time.

4 months ago

Natalia

United Kingdom

An overall good experience to end my time in Sri Lanka. Firstly I covered the morning shift then the evening shift for the remainder of the time. Owner & staff are friendly & accommodating. It was a social place with a community vibe & I loved contributing to that. Great sunsets at the beach nearby.

4 months ago

Maija

Finland

CBH was a lovely experience through and through! Did feel a bit lost at first, because it didn't seem like they had much use for me, despite me coming in with experience, proactivity and a genuine hope to be helpful. Learned that it was mainly island vibe, helping around and relaxing is the best way to describe the position. Colombo itself imo doesn't deserve a stay of two weeks, but the hostel makes it worth it. You'll end up meeting the coolest people, connecting with the team (Dhushyanthy, Rotni, Dinesh are all brilliant and so so kind!) & having enough time to yourself ;)

7 months ago

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