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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
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
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
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
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: FluentThis 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 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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Father Frolic and Tyron are really kind men who give their best for the kids living at the seminar and to all the community in the area. We felt so much appreciated at their place that we have no words of gratitude for… read more
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Father Frolic and Tyron are really kind men who give their best for the kids living at the seminar and to all the community in the area. We felt so much appreciated at their place that we have no words of gratitude for… read more
