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What you offer
24h
- 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.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
- Bartending
- Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
What you get
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- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- 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.
- Discounts on Parties
- Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
- Discounts on Restaurants
- Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- 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.
- Yoga classes
- Take free yoga classes at our place.
- 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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Availability
Aug
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- Stay at least
- 3 weeks
The Experience
Are you passionate about travel, community, and making a positive impact? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our vibrant surf hostel team in Sri Lanka. If you love meeting people, organizing fun events, and giving back to the community, this opportunity is for you!
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English
- Between 21 and 35 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Talk to those who have lived the experience
In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.
You can ask things like:
- a) How was your experience with this host?
- b) How was your day-to-day routine?
- c) How much did you spend on this trip?
7 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 6 Meeting international travelers
- 3 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Developing social awareness
- 2 Meeting locals
- 2 Creating true social impact
- 1 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 3 10. Reduced inequalities
- 2 3. Good health and well-being
Laura
Italy
The experience was really great, I had the opportunity to grow my social skills in a really beautiful environment π
about 2 months ago
Ginevra
Italy
It's an experience that allows you to connect with many travellers and fellow volunteers!
3 months ago
kailey
United States
Arugam bay quickly became like a second home <3
3 months ago
Pia
Austria
I had so much fun volunteering here!! Everyone is so friendly and flexible and welcoming you with open arms. The tasks were fun and easy to do and changed every day so no day felt like the same. I would absolutely recommend this place for volunteering :)
3 months ago
Long
France
I spend 2 weeks in this place , I couldn't dream better !! The team was amazing , really kind , really flexible and easy to talk . The area it's perfect to be around the beach, it's really chill but there are party and games every days. Thank you so much for this amazing expΓ©rience !
4 months ago
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