Happy Hammocks

We're a global team which thrives as a family and we see this as a chance to connect, learn, and grow together with people from all corners of the world. You'll find a multitude of learnings about surfing and the general sri lankan culture.

We organize group surf sessions, family dinners, street dog feeding sessions, beach volleyball, various workshops which serve to connect with our team, fellow travelers, and the local community. You'll also join in our hosted tours, pool/beer pong tournaments, fun night outs and even yoga or ice baths.

We hope to gain more exposure to different cultures and expand our perspective as much as we can by having you work with us. We strive to create a truly open minded, inclusive experience for backpackers and would love to have you onboard.

Our full-time team is comprised of mostly locals and manages the regular operations of the hostel. The team of volunteers is responsible for creating the social and inclusive environment we're known for and helping the management team expand the offerings.

The hostel is like a shared house vibe and we maintain that vibe in the team as well, working like a family and going beyond our defined roles to help each other. The volunteers will be one of us and almost certain to make lifelong friendships and shed some tears when they leave.

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Reviews

5.0
(35 reviews)35

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Matara, Sri Lanka

Brazil

5

We had an amazing first volunteering experience at the hostel. We came to help at the preschool, teach the children and support the hostel, but it became so much more. We met incredible people from all over the world and made friendships we'll carry for life. Az, Harshit and Mihir were amazing hosts and quickly became great friends. The preschool was unforgettable: we came to teach, but ended up learning so much from the children too. We're leaving with full hearts, beautiful memories and so much gratitude for this experience.

about 1 month ago

About the experience in: Matara, Sri Lanka

Portugal

5

Great experience - the place, the team and the guest were top class

about 1 month ago

About the experience in: Matara, Sri Lanka

Slovakia

5

It was a wonderful experience volunteering at happy hammocks!!🌞 i really enjoyed organizing and joining activities and family dinners, meeting all the lovely people that came to the hostel and the friendly and welcoming staff, and just enjoying the amazing vibe of Arugam Bay!πŸ„πŸ½β€β™€οΈ definitely recommend for future volunteers, and i will definitely come back in the future!🫢🏽

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: Matara, Sri Lanka

Croatia

5

Volunteering at the hostel in arugam bay was probably one of the best volunteering experiences so far. Staff and people you meet truly become like your second family. The whole vibe of arugam bay is something you just have to experience. from chill to party vibes. social host job is super chill, basically just hanging around guest/your friends and planning activities that everyone wants to do i'm having the best time together. what 100% recommend us and excited to hopefully come back one day!! xx <33

2 months ago

About the experience in: Matara, Sri Lanka

United Kingdom

5

I had the best time at the hostel lookin after the dog sol. He is an amazing dog and my job was to take him to the beach everyday which I loved. I then got to enjoy joining in with all the hostel activities and met loads of other travellers. The accomidation is super nice and Harshit and Mahir were so welcoming. I would reccomend to anyone who genuinely loves dogs and is comfortable around different dogs

2 months ago


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