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Live with a welcoming host family and immerse yourself in authentic Sri Lankan village life. Experience local traditions, cuisine, and daily routines while supporting community activities. Engage with children, assist with village tasks, visit nearby attractions, and participate in meaningful cultural exchange. This program promotes mutual learning, respect, and sustainable community-based tourism.
25 hours of help per week
Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: US$ 20 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: Volunteer Program Costs: Village stay (food & accommodation): USD 20/day, Stay in Colombo (food & accommodation): USD 25/day. Registration: up to 1 week USD 50, up to 1 month USD 100, 1–3 months USD 200. Airport pickup: USD 75. Transport to villages varies by location and distance and is confirmed during pre-approval.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Our organization is the Sri Lanka’s largest and most respected non-profit organization. For over six decades, we have been working to uplift communities through compassion, cooperation and self-reliance.
Volunteers will be involved in a wide range of activities, including working with preschools, teaching in schools, gardening, supporting dairy farming, pottery, brick making, selling vegetables, making sweets, construction work, tailoring, handloom, and handicrafts and many more.
Accommodation is arranged with host families or in community houses, including healthy local meals and a chance to share daily life with villagers.
You’ll gain hands-on learning in eco-friendly agriculture, community engagement, and cultural exchange, all within a peaceful, nature-filled setting. It’s a meaningful opportunity to slow down, learn from local wisdom, and contribute to a movement rooted in compassion and sustainability.
This experience is ideal for anyone who enjoys working outdoors, values simple living, and wants to contribute to meaningful grassroots work that promotes environmental awareness and sustainable livelihoods.
Activities:
Live with a local host family
Learn and practice traditional Sri Lankan cooking
Engage in daily village activities (farming, home gardening, handicrafts, etc.)
Support small community projects or village tasks
Assist at the village preschool (basic English, creative activities, games)
Spend time with children and families
Visit nearby cultural and natural attractions
Participate in or organize cultural exchange evenings
Experience traditional dance, music, and storytelling
Typical Day
6:30 AM – Morning village walk / observe daily routines
7:30 AM – Breakfast with host family
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Community engagement
• Help with village activities
• Preschool support (if applicable)
12:00 PM – Lunch and rest
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Cultural learning / village visits
• Cooking with host mother
• Handicrafts / farming experience
• Visit nearby attractions
Evening – Free time with family / cultural exchange / storytelling
Working hours: Approx. 5–7 hours per day
Days off: Saturday and Sunday
1. Visas & Legal Requirements
All volunteers must obtain a valid visa before arriving in Sri Lanka.
Visa extensions are the responsibility of the volunteer and must be arranged legally through the International Division or local immigration office.
Volunteers must always carry a copy of their passport and visa while traveling in Sri Lanka.
2. Health & Safety
Volunteers should consult a travel health provider before departure for required vaccinations or medications.
Volunteers must inform the International Division of any medical conditions before arrival.
Travel insurance covering health and emergencies is required.
Volunteers must avoid risky behavior and follow safety advice from the staff.
3. Accommodation Rules
Volunteers must respect hostel rules, facilities, and other residents.
Rooms are shared; maintain cleanliness and order in shared areas (bathrooms, dining, etc.).
No alcohol or smoking is permitted on our property.
Volunteers must dress appropriately when inside our premises.
4. Dress Code
Clothing must be modest and culturally appropriate at all times.
Women: no short skirts/shorts above the knee or revealing tops.
Men: no sleeveless shirts.
Proper attire must be worn when visiting temples or villages (clothing below knees and with sleeves).
5. Food and Meals
Only vegetarian meals are served at our Headquarters.
Volunteers must respect Buddhist, non-alcoholic, and non-meat policies.
Volunteers should inform the International Division in advance of dietary restrictions or allergies.
