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20h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 7
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
This includes everything from cleaning, upkeeping and maintenance costs to food and tea plus the payment for the lady from the village who comes to help and cook food for volunteers. Tools and other materials plus anything remaining will end in the project budget. Thanks for choosing this and this is the most awesome NGO project in Sri Lanka. You will see the different when you become a part of it :)
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.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- 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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space 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 Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- 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!
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
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- 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
- 1 week
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
You are helping to restore a 50 acre degraded mountain that was burnt for many years. You will be planting native endemic trees and removing invasive species in a very beautiful part of the country in order to make sure that this catchment forest/mountain is restored to its former glory to increase water discharge, support biodiversity and make the area greener. You will contribute your time here both for a worthy cause while having lot of fun :)
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Between 18 and 55 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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12 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 12 Get in touch with nature
- 11 Meeting locals
- 11 Developing environmental awareness
- 10 Learning about sustainability
- 9 Meeting international travelers
- 9 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 11 15. Life on land
- 8 13. Climate action
- 6 6. Clean water and sanitation
hannah
United States
This experience was great. Deshaun, Akka and the boys felt like family by the end of the 10 days. The work is tiring, but gets easier the more you do it. You're really living in nature so prepare for all sorts of things! Definitelythe reserve once inthe reserve lifetime opportunity to learn about real impact, this project is special.
21 days ago
Jayantha replied
Thank you Hannah. Hopefully you had the complete package including the floods and getting stuck in Kandy. Thank you for coming and helping. Love to see you back at the project when you are able to travel to Sri Lanka again ! :)
Chiara
Germany
I realy loved the project, you will meet the best people, do something for the Environment and get the greatest Food in the world from Acca. heads up: bring Long sleeves and pants for the work and be prepared for a Long Bus Drive to the project. If you're Lucky Jay can pick you up. He has a lot of Knowledge to Share. As it comes to him i sadly Need to say there can be some Moments were you could feel uncomftable as a Girl. When i was there he crossed boundries of other Volunteers. That is Not a reason to Not Support the project, just wanted to Inform. I wish Future people a lot of fun.
2 months ago
Jayantha replied
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the forest, food, and company, sounds like paradise UNTIL your detour from forest to fiction. Irony of “boundaries crossed” is cleaning blood & wound in the leg of a girl with "FULL CONSENT" who had a serious fall later said it was inappropriate us to clean. For readers: We’re respectful, just genuinely friendly. Most of our volunteers, by a large margin, have been girls with wonderful experiences. So, bring long sleeves for the work & a short filter for the drama :)
Shaunie
United Kingdom
Being a part of this project was an incredible experience.Surrounded by nature and amazing people it's something I'll never forget.Learning about the origins of the project was truly inspiring and being immersed in such stunning landscapes made it even more special.The food was next level and always delicious.Thank you to the lovely akka for making us such amazing food. Whether you're here to learn, reconnect with nature or meet like minded people this is the place to be.Thank you so much jay for having us. It's amazing what you're doing and it was the perfect way to end our time in Sri Lanka
3 months ago
Jayantha replied
Hello Shaunie. Was indeed a pleasure to have hosted you although it was a bit short than ideal. Thank you for all smiles, stories, support for the project. Looking forward to having you in the forest we create soon again :) Happy travelling !
Oona Lilli
Denmark
Volunteering at the rainforest restoration project was an eye-opening and meaningful experience. I gained a much deeper understanding of the importance of the rainforest and the impact human activity has on these vital ecosystems. The work was manageable with fair hours, and it felt great to contribute to such an important cause. The team on site were some of the kindest people I've ever met—truly a reflection of Sri Lankan hospitality and warmth. The only downside was that the bathroom facilities could use some updating, but overall, it was a rewarding and memorable experience.
3 months ago
Jayantha replied
hello Oona. Thank you so much. Appreciate for coming and appreciate your honest feedback :) We truly enjoyed having you and would love to see you back here soon ! We will surely work on new bathrooms also haha.
Erin
United Kingdom
This place has changed me in ways I don't fully understand. Fully immersed in nature I felt what true peace really is. On arrival it was a bit confusing to get to, but once I met Jay, Deshan, Akka and the volunteers I felt welcomed and at home. The work was tiring at first, mostly as I am not used to the heat, but after a day or so you acclimatise and the feeling of making a difference even for a short period is unmatched. Thank you Jay for your kindness I look forward to returning for longer to support this project further.
3 months ago
Jayantha replied
Hello Erin. What a wonderful person you were and was great to have you around in the team and around the house. Would certainly wait for you to come back for a longer stay. As I always said, when everything feels hopeless, you have our place and us :) Its a juts a ticket away. See you soon !!!
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