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General Helper, Hostel in downtown, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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The experience

We are looking for dedicated & responsible person who can be here for a minimum of 1 week. Daily task will be cleaning the bedrooms, common area, handle check-in and check-out, take guests to the main attractions and show them around the city.

Volunteers who participating in the work-exchange program are expected to work in exchange a dorm beds, one home cooked meal a day, and of course we will teach you about Sri Lanka and its history.

What you offer

10 hours of help per week

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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

What you get

2 days off per week

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 40 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

Program Details

You must be English speaking, polite, clean and responsible for welcome guests, handle check-in & check-out, house keeping, clean the toilet, we can negotiate and manage daily tasks and I can teach you about my home town, culture and history of the Island.

Activities & Shift

The day can be divided into morning and evening shifts. Work Responsibilities Include:

- General cleaning & housekeeping duties
- Front desk duties (Handling reservations, checking in/out guests, hostel tour, responding to guests via phone & WhatsApp)
- Assisting with guests information (Cafes, bars, restaurants, bus, train.)
- Collect Payments
- Helping out with Laundry
- Ensure sustainable local practice.

Rules

Must be provided your full attention to daily tasks and make sure the hostel is a travelers-friendly environment. PLS Note: