Hostel Matara, Sri Lanka

5.0
(35 reviews)35

Join our Hostel and Teach Local Kids English

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host
This host has received 6 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
32 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
18 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Child Care
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Teaching Sports
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

We have recently started hosting free English classes for the local kids at a nearby temple. The kids age ranges are between 4-15 years old, there are 2x lessons per day, 5x a week. We are looking for an energetic, passionate and experienced English teacher to teach these classes. Each lesson runs for 1 hour and happen Mon-Fri. The younger kids have their class in the mornings, the older kids have their lessons in the afternoon (around 4:30 PM)

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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35 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 32 Meeting international travelers
  • 18 Meeting locals
  • 15 Practicing English
  • 14 Immersing in the local culture
  • 14 Get in touch with nature
  • 12 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 17 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 13 3. Good health and well-being
  • 13 10. Reduced inequalities
Leonardo

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

Tomás

Portugal

5

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

about 2 months ago

Kalindi

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!🏄🏽‍♀️ definitely recommend for future volunteers, and i will definitely come back in the future!🫶🏽

about 2 months ago

Erika

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

Ciara

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

3 months ago

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