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Help Manage a Cozy Garden Villa Near Matara Railway station

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The experience

Join our small, family-run villa in coastal Matara! Help us welcome guests, manage check-ins, tend the garden, and support daily tasks like cleaning or guest communication. You'll be part of a sustainable project that sources local, lives slow, and promotes responsible travel. Ideal for friendly, organized souls who love culture exchange and a peaceful tropical vibe.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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

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

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

1 day off per week

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 18 and 35 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Sri Lanka

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our villa is a peaceful retreat for genuine travelers, and we’re looking for volunteers who can help us keep it warm, welcoming, and well-maintained. Volunteers will assist with guest relations, simple daily cleaning, watering plants, small DIY fixes, organizing guest check-ins, and helping improve the guest experience overall. We also welcome creativity — if you have photography, writing, or social media skills, that’s a bonus! You’ll live with or near our friendly family and experience authentic Sri Lankan life, markets, and hospitality.

Activities & Shift

Typical daily tasks (~4 hours/day, 5-6 days/week):

Light cleaning and organizing after guest checkout

Helping with check-in & check-out coordination

Watering plants, light garden work

Preparing fruit baskets for guests

Taking photos or helping with online listings (if skilled)

Assisting with guest questions (basic English preferred)

Occasionally helping hosts run errands

Flexible schedule: We try to match tasks with your skills. Afternoons are usually free to explore the area, surf, or relax.

Rules

Respect the peaceful, family-run atmosphere

No smoking indoors

Keep shared areas tidy and clean

Inform us of your plans ahead of time

No drugs or loud parties

Be honest and communicative — we’re a simple, welcoming family and want the experience to be great for everyone