Join Our Social Co-living space in Sri Lanka! 🦁✨

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Connect with international travelers: 9 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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What you offer

28h

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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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.

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

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

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 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 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.

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

The Experience

Come help us at one of the most social hostels in Sri Lanka! Looking for upbeat, hands-on volunteers to keep the Chilli Croc experience lively! You’ll help with guest entertainment, kitchen prep, cleaning, and social projects. If you’re ready to bring the vibes, lend a hand, and make unforgettable memories, we’d love to have you on board!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 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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10 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Coliving Space Hostel

3.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Meeting international travelers
8 Meeting locals
6 Immersing in the local culture
4 Practicing English
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 12. Responsible consumption and production
2 14. Life below water
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Jabez

India

Era and Hash were amazing hosts who made me feel right at home. This was my first time volunteering and I was a bit scared at first but it turned out to be such a fun experience. I met many like-minded people, did just a couple of hours of chores in the morning, and then had the rest of the day free to enjoy the host. The family dinners were always a highlight and created a wonderful sense of community. I'll definitely come back and will recommend it to fellow travellers! We'll meet soon Era! Thanks for all the memories.

24 days ago

Eranda replied

This makes us so happy to read! You fit right into the vibe here from day one and it was such a pleasure having you around. We’re so glad your first volunteering experience turned out to be a good one (and that family dinners got a special mention 😋). Thanks for all the good energy you brought — the place already misses you! Can’t wait to see you back in Hiri, you’ve always got a home here with us.Ciao for now, Jabez!

Edoardo

Italy

I had a great time!! the place is beautiful, I did not have a fixed day free in particular but the work to be done was not many, or at least they were manageable in autonomy. Era was a super host. He'll always be there if you need anything! The only thing he could improve on is his meal time management.

about 1 month ago

Eranda replied

So good reading this! You were such a great help around the place and it’s even better having you back now as a guest. We’re really glad you enjoyed the experience and could balance the work with plenty of time to explore. Thanks for the kind words and also the honest feedback — always room to improve. You’ll always be welcome here anytime! A dopo Eddie!

aoibheann

Ireland

I had the most amazing experience in Chili Crocs! It was super chill and everyone was so kind and helpful! The food is incredible! I did the morning cleaning and the social hosting so was a bit busy but very fun and always had the afternoon to myself - would recommend to everyone! I hope to come back again someday! Till then I will be making content online to show off my phenomenal experience 🥰

5 months ago

Apolline

France

I feel so lucky to have had the chance to volunteer at Chili the host. It really felt like home. All thanks to Era and Kish, always caring and full of positive energy. Two gems of a soul ;) From day one, I felt welcomed and my tasks were clearly explained. I quickly settled into a nice routine. Being part of the hostel also gave me the opportunity to connect with travellers, especially during the delicious family dinners prepared by Kish. Even though the dorm is a bit tight, the access to the facilities is convenient. Era and Kish know how to make daily life smooth and full of good vibes.

5 months ago

Sinja

Germany

I stayed here with a friend and it was our first volunteer experience. The family atmosphere made us feel at home after just a few days. Era, the host, warmly welcomed us as part of the Chili the host family. During our stay we were able to make lots of new contacts. The work was as agreed beforehand and we had plenty of free time. The room you sleep in is unfortunately very hot but the delicious food, the beautiful location of the hostel and the lovely community there make up for it. We had an unforgettable time there and will miss it. 🌞 Ciao for now!...

6 months ago

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