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Sustainable Community Colombo, Sri Lanka

Travel Sri Lanka: Village Life, Culture, Buddhism, and Traditions

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

10h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Music
Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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What you get

5

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.
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.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
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.
Verified Host
This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Join me to explore Sri Lanka's hidden side. Visit non-touristic villages, stay with locals, meet families, and connect with Buddhist monks. Discover Sri Lanka’s history, culture, and Buddhism through real experiences and meaningful connections.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Sri Lanka

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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About the host

Hosted by Sahan

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