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Hard Work, Big Reward: 50-Acre Permaculture Farm in Sri Lanka!
Join an international family near Monaragala! Battle invasive Mannar grass (brushcutting, weeding, mulching) to prepare for our massive no-till organic cinnamon & fruit agroforest project. From Oct/Nov, help us plant 15 acres, make compost, and build a glamping site. Expect hard farm work, authentic village life & jungle adventures with 6+ volunteers. Shared apartment or tent stay.
25 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Sri Lanka
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
🌿 Join Our 50-Acre Organic Permaculture & Cinnamon Dream in Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰
Location: Near Monaragala, Sri Lanka
Project Type: Organic Farming, Permaculture, Agroforestry & Eco-Tourism
Who we are: An international Christian family (German dad, Sri Lankan mom, and 3 kids) living authentically in a traditional, peaceful Sinhalese Buddhist village.
🏡 About the Project
We are building a sustainable paradise! We are transforming parts of our 50-acre organic permaculture farm into a thriving, no-till, fair-trade cinnamon and agroforest/fruit garden (covering 15 of the 50 acres). Our vision includes integrated cinnamon blocks (spanning 5 acres of actual cinnamon mixed across 15 acres), bananas, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, pepper, and native plants. We preserve the existing wild trees and are building a gentle glamping site on the highest points with breathtaking views for eco-tourism.
🚜 The Mission & Your Tasks
This is real, hard farm work, but highly rewarding for anyone passionate about regenerative agriculture!
Phase 1: The Battle Against the Grass (Current & Ongoing)
Right now, our biggest challenge is managing invasive Giant Mannar Grass.
Cutting down high grass using a brushcutter.
Using the cut grass as heavy mulch to suppress growth and encourage native wild herbs and plants to reclaim the soil.
Phase 2: The Planting Season (Starting October/November with the rains)
Digging planting holes and carrying heavy compost.
Transporting and planting seedlings (cinnamon, bananas, fruit trees).
Fertilizing, mulching, and ongoing maintenance.
🎒 What We Are Looking For
Physical Fitness & Stamina: This is demanding outdoor work in a tropical climate. You should love getting your hands dirty.
**activities:**
6 am to 11 am befor the heat sets in, then freetime in the afternoon.
We are marking the contour, swales and planting areas for cinnamon.
**rules:**
No alcohol, smoking, drugs
You need:
Clothing bring old clothes you don´t mind getting dirty
-long pants
-long sleeve top
-closed in shoes or boots
-hat
-gloves
Toiletries
-mosquito repelent if you get bitten
-sun protection
-soap/shampoo etc.
Other
-Drink bottle
-Bath towel
6 am to 11 am befor the heat sets in, then freetime in the afternoon.
We are marking the contour, swales and planting areas for cinnamon.
No alcohol, smoking, drugs
You need:
Clothing bring old clothes you don´t mind getting dirty
-long pants
-long sleeve top
-closed in shoes or boots
-hat
-gloves
Toiletries
-mosquito repelent if you get bitten
-sun protection
-soap/shampoo etc.
Other
-Drink bottle
-Bath towel
