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Help teach English, German, Spanish and help around our home in Negombo, Sri Lanka

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a catholic religious organisation. We belong to the religious order founded in Italy, known as the Order of Friars Minor Capuchins. We decided to register on this website because we are in need of help.

    Our house here in Pallensena, Negombo is ideal if you want to unwind. It is a quiet place amid a coconut plantation. The beach is 1.5 kms away. You are most welcome to relax in our garden.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning Sri Lankan cooking and the cultural way of life. The local customs and practices. Organic gardening and starting a chicken coop.
    Help in meditation and relaxation.
    Accommodation will be provided.
    Meals will be provided, and if you can cook even more better.

  • Help

    Help

    You will be in a friendly environment and be a part of our daily lives.
    We need friends who can teach English, mainly Spoken English to the children and adults. German and Spanish for personal learning.
    In this property we are in need of people who can help in gardening (watering the plants, cultivating), help in repair and starting up a chicken coop, basic house maintenance. If you can paint or know carpentry will be a plus point.

    We have an old house that is in need of repair - little masonry, painting and carpentry.

    You are most welcome to help with the cooking.

    Your help is needed for 4 to 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. (not strict)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Hindi: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Kannada: Fluent
    Sinhalese: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation will be either in a dormitory or a self contained room.

    Food is non-vegetarian and we will provide 3 meals a day.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    During your time off you can:
    Visit the beach Poruthota, Negambo- 1.5 kms away.
    Relax in the garden, Learn Meditation, Retreat.
    The bus stop (Daluwakotuwa Junction) is 1 km away. Can get buses to Colombo, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Puttalam, Jaffna etc.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 859387541487

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