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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 • 2 weeks long

31 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

Homestay Hatton, Sri Lanka

Experience the Heart of Sri Lanka: Culture, Farming, and Community! 🌿✨

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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

Private School kandy, Sri Lanka

Creative Impact: Arts, Photography, Language & Video for Kids ,2

25h/week Arts Photography Teaching Languages Video Making
From 2 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Private School kandy, Sri Lanka

Empower & Inspire: Sports, Dancing,Art Work, Language Teaching 1

25h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Teaching Languages
From 1 to 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Help us to grow our vegetable ,and Tea garden in our farm stay

20h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 5 to 12 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

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

Other Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka

Teach, Learn, and Explore at a Buddhist Monastic Center

12h/week Teaching Languages
From 3 days to 1 month Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 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
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka

Bar, kitchen help. Help in the restaurant

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Ella, Sri Lanka

Help us create and awesome vibe at our hostel in Ella, Sri Lanka

30h/week Teaching Sports Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka

Help with the daily activities of our restaurant

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 14 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Teaching English for the family in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

10h/week Teaching Languages
From 1 to 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals

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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.

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