Reception n general help TSH

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Connect with the locals: 15 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers: 14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

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

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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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.

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

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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: 1 week

Stay up to: 3 weeks

The Experience

Reception and general help . specially check in checkouts and help for set up the hostel stuff daily and help to other activities as well.ex - when social hostel plan something to do support that event and passing the massage to people also in-house arrangements

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Fluent English
Between 18 and 40 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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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

15 Meeting locals
14 Meeting international travelers
9 Immersing in the local culture
6 Practicing English
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 13. Climate action
1 15. Life on land
1 17. Partnerships for the goals

Sophie

Australia

I had such a great time volunteering at the hostel in Weligama I can't recommend it more. It was low season so the work was chill. Everyone is so lovely and you really get immersed with locals. the hostel is partnered with a surf school on the beach which gave discounted lessons and Manza was flexible with hours to accomodate for lessons.

2 days ago

Andrea

Colombia

The experience at the hostel was incredible. Samith is part of the hostel family, you meet new people every day, you feel welcomed, and every day you have fun in many different ways. Overall, the tasks are very simple and the vibe is amazing. Thank you for the opportunity.

4 days ago

Erin

United Kingdom

I have had the best time volunteering here. I was meant to only stay 2 weeks and ended up staying for 1 month! Manza and the team here feel like family, you always feel looked after here. In terms of work, as its low season right now it really depends on how many check ins/outs we have that day. Because of this the hours are flexible and you have plenty of free time to go and explore other learn to surf! I highly recommend this hostel for others looking to volunteer and I can't wait to come back and visit in high season!

about 1 month ago

Briana

United States

The hostel became a little home to me during my time in Weligama! Manza was always so kind and flexible with tasks. I helped with the social media & it was so fun to put videos together for their page. I did come during the low season so it was very chill but so special. Be cool surf school was also awesome & the volunteers got a discount of board rentals! There's a lot of time to connect with the other volunteers/ guests. We went to parties, played pool, & beer pong during the nights & each night has an organized activity. The accommodation was comfortable & I had a great time!🥰

about 2 months ago

Samith replied

Briana joined us for a week to help with social media, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She created some amazing reels that really captured the vibe of our place and helped boost our online presence. Beyond her creative work, Briana was super supportive, proactive, and easy to work with. She fit in well with the team and brought a great energy to the hostel.

Pola

Poland

I volunteered at this hostel and really enjoyed the experience. The work was manageable and mostly involved helping around the hostel (check in/check out) and interacting with guests. In return, I had time to surf almost every day and join fun events in the evenings. It's a good place for people who want to improve their surfing, meet new people, and don't mind being in a lively, party-friendly environment!

about 2 months ago

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