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Hostel Weligama, Sri Lanka

5.0
(2 reviews)2

Help at the Reception of our Hostel and Explore Matara, Sri Lanka

Immerse yourself in the local culture
2 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
2 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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What you offer

25h

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.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

2

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.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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WP Safeguard
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Availability

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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Join our crew of locals and international volunteers. We are a cozy hostel and we're looking for voluneers to help us at reception. Tasks are super easy since we are a very small hostel :) We have a lovely garden and walking distanc beach can enjoy. sometimes we host there parties. Come see the magic , and enjoy the middle eastern sun! Much love <3

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Beginner Russian
  • Between 22 and 32 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 2 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Creating true social impact
  • 1 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Practicing English

United Kingdom

5

I couldn't have asked for a better experience than my volunteer opportunity at the hostel. Fernando made me feel welcome from the get go, and the work was fun & straight forward. I made so many friends both local and tourists, and would go back in a heartbeat

2 months ago

Turkey

5

The hostel with the hostel people. It was great experience. Fernando is a great host. Would recommend everyone to volunteer this place and I would love to go back. Best breakfasts in the hostel :)

5 months ago

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