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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Sri Lanka • Long term

16 opportunities found

Sustainable Community Matale, Sri Lanka

Connect with nature and support social projects in Sri Lanka!

20h/week Cleaning Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Badulla, Sri Lanka

Come help us at Narangala mountain in sri lanka

25h/week Cleaning Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project akuressa, Sri Lanka

Bring Love and Comfort to Elderly Women in Sri Lanka

16h/week Social Work Gardening Elderly Care Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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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
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka

Live and Learn with monks attached to a Buddhist monastery

8h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Teaching Languages
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project akuressa, Sri Lanka

Her voice her power

15h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project akuressa, Sri Lanka

Teaching or assisting school children in akuressa, Sri Lanka

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project akuressa, Sri Lanka

assisting pre school and primary children i akuressa, Sri Lanka

15h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka

Social Media Experts, Photographers and Marketing experts.

8h/week Content Writer
At least 1 day Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Galle, Sri Lanka

Spend time with sri lankan Family and help with Garden and House

25h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 days to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

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

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

Holistic Center Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka

Stay in a Buddhist Monastery with Monks

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Galle, Sri Lanka

Come and help us while exploring the Island with other volunteers

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Bartending Reception
From 3 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Kandy, Sri Lanka

Dj/Party Promotor/Bartender/Waitress

24h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
At least 3 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel kalutara, Sri Lanka

Beachfront Resort and a Sea front Cafe/Bar in Colombo! 🏖️

25h/week Party Promoter Content Writer Video Making Social Media
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

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