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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
1 Aug 2026
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Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks
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Description
We are a family-run guesthouse and hostel on a 1-acre property in Sri Lanka, just 100m from the beach and 50m from the lagoon. Slow Living is a peaceful, community-driven space where guests come to relax, surf, connect with others, and enjoy a slower pace of life. As the surf season approaches, we're excited to welcome a new wave of travelers and volunteers to help create a warm and memorable experience.
We speak English and offer a friendly, supportive environment where volunteers become part of the team while experiencing local Sri Lankan hospitality.
Working Hours:
3–4 hours a day
5 days a week
What We Provide:
Dorm bed accommodation
Breakfast included daily
Optional lunch/dinner at volunteer prices (Vegetarian: USD 2, Meat: USD 3)
1 free 0.5kg laundry load per week
Wi-Fi (limited, mainly for guest bookings)
4-day trial period to ensure it's a good fit for both sides
Some help with:
Guest hosting
Housekeeping & hostel maintenance
Booking management
Marketing, photography & social media (depending on your skills) -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can teach you how to fish for your food, grow your own food and to make authentic healthy Sri Lankan food. The people here in the village are all are very nice, you will be able to mingle and get to know everyone.
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
Daily 2 hours of house keeping
Up to 1 hour of managing booking platforms (flexible)
Social media, photography (ad hoc, only when there's more volunteers) -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Day job - tour guide -
Accommodation
If you are still looking for a place, we offer free hostel accoms and one meal a day. Let us know!
The host is an amazing chef with experience cooking pasta, and healthy, organic Sri Lankan food. Some days, we will also serve seafood.
No fee, however, additional food, or bottled mineral water will all come under your personal expense. We will provide food and comfortable accommodations. -
What else ...
During your time off you can explore the nearby beaches with amazing coral reefs, take our bikes and explore the vast seaside, travel all around Sri Lanka to explore nature, hike, surf at a beach that is in season. Near our place there’s also yoga and massages - Ahangama city :)
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
Wifi available but limited
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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Feedback (7)
She truly goes out of her way to understand the needs of the hostel and contributes wherever she can. What stands out most is that she is here not as a tourist, but as a traveler who genuinely wants to understand the local way of … read more
One of his standout qualities is his eye for photography. He often followed our guests out to surf or explore, … read more
True to its name, the atmosphere is “slow” calm, peaceful, and social. The work is never tiring, and Asanka is always ready to help. I was ill for four … read more
It has been 12 great days in which I have learned a lot, I have helped where I could and above all … read more
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Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
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She truly goes out of her way to understand the needs of the hostel and contributes wherever she can. What stands out most is that she is here not as a tourist, but as a traveler who genuinely wants to understand the local way of … read more
One of his standout qualities is his eye for photography. He often followed our guests out to surf or explore, … read more
True to its name, the atmosphere is “slow” calm, peaceful, and social. The work is never tiring, and Asanka is always ready to help. I was ill for four … read more
It has been 12 great days in which I have learned a lot, I have helped where I could and above all … read more
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We helped with … read more
We helped with gardening and construction all around the property. They helped us making our stay easy and look like home. We … read more
