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Ecological Reserve Balangoda, Sri Lanka
Travel Documentary and Environmental Documentation Assistant
What you offer
10h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Content Writer
- Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
- Photography
- Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
- Video Making
- Create, edit and publish digital videos.
- Social Media
- Maintain and update social media channels.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 7
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
Our place is very remote. So we get a lady from the village to come and cook. Much of this goes for dry rations, cooking items and her wages so you get 3 meals a day and "Ceylon tea" many times :)
What you get
3
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
We need people who are very good with either, Social media content making, videography/social media video making, photography and graphic making and content writing skills to join our field work and field trips happens several times a month. You will be joining our field work to go to field to cover human elephant conflict, elephant leopard conflict and deforestation and or other environmental degradation issues or community projects.
Learn moreRequirements
- Between 18 and 50 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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4 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 4 Get in touch with nature
- 4 Developing environmental awareness
- 4 Meeting international travelers
- 4 Meeting locals
- 4 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Learning about sustainability
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 15. Life on land
- 2 13. Climate action
- 1 6. Clean water and sanitation
Veronika
Germany
I was staying in the rainforest protection camp for 10 days. You can really connect with nature. The work in the site is very rewarding and time flies by. The food is amazing cooked by lovely Acca. You can also meet a lot of different travellers from all around the world.
13 days ago
Jayantha replied
Thank you Veronika. Loved your vibe and energy around the house. Thank you for supporting our project and being a part of it and our family. Love to have you here again maybe next year :)
Carmen
Spain
This experience was a huge pleasure for us. We feel like we have found a little family far from home with Jay, Methma and the other volunteers. It was a real and profound exploration of the ecosystems, wildlife and culture of Sri Lanka. They always tried to help and teach us, putting their heart in everything they do. We are forever grateful for this experience and we hope to return in a couple years to see how the forest and project has grown!
21 days ago
Jayantha replied
Thank you so much Carmen. It was so great to have you guys here and nothing beats Spanish vibe. Never ever had such an easy going and open duo with such kindness and acceptance. I am so please to have met you guys and having being able to host. You are always welcome at our place any day anytime. Love you two too <3
Ben
France
My girlfriend and I have spend one week with Jayantha and his team, working on the rainforest restoration project. And…what an experience ! We really enjoyed every moment, spending time in the rainforest working on the project, removing invasive plants, and working on making a better place to live for everyone. Being part of that project it's being part of a big family. And we are really grateful of every moment that we spent with the team 😊 So, thank you very much Jayantha and the team.
about 2 months ago
Jayantha replied
Honestly you two were the kindest and most friendliest couple we have hosted so far. Thank you for every moment from working to playing carrom :) Of course you should come back and see how this place transform and consider it your home in Sri Lanka from now on !
Hanna
Germany
I stayed one week in the Rainforest Protection Camp and it was really fun and educative. The work is not too hard and it changes over time. All the people who work here do it with passion that's what I loved about it. You can escape from the busy touristic places and be in the nature all day while contributing to a better environment! I would definitely come again🌳🤎
2 months ago
Jayantha replied
Thanks for your time and contribution Hanna. We certainly enjoyed your presence. Hope you will come back to see how the plants you planted grow and how the forest is changing :) <3
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