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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

Highlights

Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Sri Lanka • Long term

70 opportunities found

Homestay Kandy, Sri Lanka

Join us in the kitchen and help create delicious meals!

32h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Kandy, Sri Lanka

We need someone who can help around in the Garden/House Keeping

32h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Kandy, Sri Lanka

Yoga teacher assistant and social media genius!

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka

Reception & Tour Organizer – Join Our Vibrant Hostel in Kandy! 🌿

30h/week Tour Guide Night Shift Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • Higher approval

Social Project Kandy, Sri Lanka

After-School support & education Volunteer in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

25h/week Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Social Project Kandy, Sri Lanka

Work with local women and make an impact in Kandy, Sri Lanka

25h/week Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Social Project Kandy, Sri Lanka

Volunteer for Eco and Community development projects in Sri Lanka

25h/week Cleaning Arts Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Social Project Kandy, Sri Lanka

Bring joy & care to children at Tikiri Sevana, Kandy🪁

22h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Sustainable Community Matale, Sri Lanka

Volunteers for future of the sustainable world who loved nature.

20h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Matara, Sri Lanka

Help Manage a Cozy Garden Villa Near Matara Railway station

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Come help us with cleaning end enjoy Sri Lanka!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Guest House Galle, Sri Lanka

help us with cleaning, reception, bartending and enjoy Sri Lanka

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 11 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

Homestay Thalawa, Sri Lanka

Teach Basic English or German & Join a Language Exchange

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Non-Profit Project Monaragala, Sri Lanka

Build, Paint and Create: Join Our Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals

Homestay Thalawa, Sri Lanka

Help Gently, Stay Simply, and Discover True Sri Lankan Hospitalit

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Hostel Galle, Sri Lanka

Come teach yoga for our guests =)

25h/week Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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