Mural artist and painting Surf and Retreat Weligama

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Connect with the locals: 17 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers: 16 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

25h

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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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.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-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 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 Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

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.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 10 weeks

The Experience

🎨 Mural Artist Needed – Surf & Retreat Hostel Weligama (Starting October 1st) We’re looking for a creative and motivated mural artist to join us in Weligama, Sri Lanka, and bring our walls to life! Our new project, Surf & Retreat Hostel, is just a short walk from the beach and combines the best of surfing, retreats, and a co-living lifestyle for digital nomads and travelers. We want the space to reflect the ocean, surf culture, tropical vibes,

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Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Estonian
Between 18 and 45 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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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

17 Meeting locals
16 Meeting international travelers
11 Immersing in the local culture
7 Practicing English
3 Developing social awareness
3 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

Romane

France

My volunteering experience at this hostel in Sri Lanka was absolutely amazing! I felt just like at a friend's home – so welcoming and cozy. I had the chance to meet lots of locals, which gave me a true immersion into the country's culture. On top of that, they offered great discounts on surf lessons, and I made friends for life in such a chill and friendly environment. I honestly can't recommend this place enough, and I'll definitely be coming back!

3 days ago

samantha

Australia

I had an amazing experience volunteering at the hostel. You feel welcomed straight away and Manza and the team make you feel like family. We got discounted surf lessons from the hostel school at the beach and hours were very flexible. Overall I would do this experience again, as I got to meet some incredible people.

3 days ago

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.

6 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.

8 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 2 months ago

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