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Homestay Maruthamunai, Sri Lanka

4.0
(5 reviews)5

Social media marketer, 2D animator, photographer/graphic designer

Immerse yourself in the local culture
4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

15h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Photography
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media
Maintain and update social media channels.
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space 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.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

For my food delivery business I need marketing ideas. It's better if you can create some explainer videos as well. I need good photos, videos, and facebook posts to make this business shine in my area. So if you know any of this, you are most welcome.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 70 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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5 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 1 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 4. Quality education
  • 1 2. Zero hunger
  • 1 8. Decent work and economic growth

Italy

5

Staying in the house whith riffaz and his family was really amazing, i feelt right at home. The room was perfectly clean and the food is so delicious. I had amazing time there, expecialy with the kids :) Thank you again riffaz

about 1 month ago

Italy

4

The family is great and welcoming, they take care of all your needs and more! If you're looking for a simple place to stay and good food this is the place to stay. It can take adapting to the conditions of the house: there are cockroaches in the kitchen lerking around with some of the food and you'll find ants whenever food is leftover. The younger child is quite energetic so if you aren't a children person it will be difficult for you, he leaves trash and food around the while house and it's your job to clean it (not a problem whatsoever). Not much to do in the village but it isn't touristic.

19 days ago

Portugal

4

The family is great and welcoming, they take care of all your needs and more! If you are looking for a simple place to stay and good food this is the place for you. It can take adapting to the conditions of the house: there are cockroaches in the kitchen lerking around with some of the food and you'll find ants wherever food is leftover. The younger child is quite energetic so if you aren't a children person it'll be difficult for you, he leaves trash and food around the whole house and it is your job to clean it (not a problem whatsoever). Not much to do in the village but it's not touristic.

26 days ago

Italy

2

The experience unfortunately didn't well as expected. Firstly, the room provides did not have proper windows, leading to an influx of insects making the room uncomfortable with lots of dust and cobwebs everywhere. The entire house was very disorganized, with dirt on the floors and personal items scattered around, including hygiene products. Lastly, even if I informed that I'm vegetarian, the breakfast and lunch were based on meat and fish :( The positive note, the host understood the reasons to not continue the experience, he was very kind and asked how he could improve for future guests

about 2 months ago

Colombia

5

Es una familia muy querida me recibieron con todo el amor posible estoy muy agradecido por compartir este voluntariado con ellos en este hermoso lugar pasé momentos agradables en este voluntariado gracias a Riffa y su familia

2 months ago


Riffaz replied

Thank you very much, Elkin, for all your help during your time here and for the review.

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Hosted by Riffaz

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