Experience the tropical lifestyle and help us with our hostel in Weligama, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

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27/01/2022
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2022

Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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Description
We are located in mid town, next to the bus station, near to shops and markets, and 70 meters away from the beach and surf points, you can enjoy surfing and beachfront, turtle and snakes farms, Weligama is very well known for surfing schools and yoga classes.
We have a team of 5 people, a supervisor and 3 cleaning ladies and 1 check in agent
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Meeting locals, know more about local food, experience the tropical lifestyle and hiking the jungles, Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic and religious nation. One of the key elements identified in building social cohesion and harmony among the diverse communities, where you will get to know more about it
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Check in and check out guests, supervising the house keeping.
Answer and help the tourists inquiries
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Accommodation
Workawayer will stay in the hostel in a female dormitory and food allowance will be provided on daily basis
What else ...
Relaxing on the beach, surfing and enjoying jungles walk out
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

29/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Brindusa) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I have to say: it was amazing!! I was actually supposed to stay only 4 weeks but I ended up staying longer. And I would have stayed even longer if I didn't have to get back home due to the Corona situation.
I really felt I like I was at home there and it was very hard to leave. The work was nice, the other… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

What a life here! This place was such a great experience for me! Jay was super helpful with everything and took care about all the volunteers. I made the best decision that i choose this hostel. I will definitely come back if i have the chance. 😇

(Excellent )

24/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna, or as she loved to be called Panni, is a wonderful person, fast learner, polite, trustworthy and intelligent. One of the best volunteers we had, although it wasn’t ling stay due to the world wide corona virus situation, but we would live to host her again, i wish you a very successful life panni, and hope to meet again

(Excellent )

15/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mireia)

Mireia is one of the best volunteers we ever had, she is so polite, active and always on time, we wish her all the best in her life and we highly recommend her for any host, best of luck dear

(Excellent )

15/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Mireia) for host

Here you will find one of the best hostels in all Sri Lanka. Jay is such an amazing host, he is very friendly and he is there to help you if you need it. Really good vibes, there are also other volunteers so you can explore around with them. It’s a very cool and familiar place. I enjoyed my stay so much, it’s a pity I couldn’t stay longer. I would… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Mehrnoosh) for host

Jay is coolest host that I met , I had a great time there. Perfect really relax , great people . Jay is a really welcoming and friendly host :)
He made me feel like part of the family Thanks again! Hope to see you again in the future

(Excellent )

03/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mehrnoosh)

Noosha is an expert, very smart and wise, she is a well self trained person, she work allot on her skills and talents, one of the best volunteers we had in our hostel, good job dear and we hope to see you again

(Excellent )

03/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)

martina has one of the most wonderful vibes we had in our place, she is always on time, and can deal with any situation in a wise way, we highly recommend her, i hope to see you soon martina, and thank you for all your help

(Excellent )

01/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

I was almost three weeks in this hostel and my experience was AMAZING, the vibes of the place are really nice. Jay, the owner he is super cool, I had a very nice time with him. I recommend this place a 100% percent, also I met some other volunteers there and they were super cool! I keep remember that days like a really good days.

(Excellent )

07/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (KSENIYA) for host

Jay! You are the best host ever! Thank you so much for everything. I really feel myself like a part of your family. It's the best place in Sri Lanka for me. I will miss you so much!

(Excellent )

08/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (KSENIYA)

Ksenya is a very quite person, works so smoothly, very fast learner and a value add person to any place she works for, we highly recommend her, a nice and polite women, we wish you Ksenya all the success in your life, and thank you for being a part of our story

(Excellent )

05/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host

Great vibes and people! I enjoyed my stay so much I decided to stay for over a month.
J is attentive and helpful, looked out for all my needs and requests. I’m so grateful for my time here it was absolutely amazing!

(Excellent )

23/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)

Teresa is a very special person, she helped allot in our restaurant and she marketed our hostel in a wonderful way, we really highly recommend to higher Teresa, she is amazing

(Excellent )

23/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia)

Patricia is a very professional person, she is a very good manager, with allot of hospitality experience and amazing knowledge, we highly recommend hiring Patricia, she will be always a plus to your property

(Excellent )

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