We are looking for backpackers to help at the Reception

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 12 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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What you get

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

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for backpackers who would like to work in exchange for accommodation and other benefits as previously explained. We need your help around 5 hours a day, 4 days a week to help with the everyday upkeep tasks around the hostel and they have 3 days off per week, as well as helping with managing bookings and organizing events.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 20 and 32 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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12 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

12 Meeting international travelers
7 Immersing in the local culture
7 Meeting locals
5 Practicing English
2 Get in touch with nature
1 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 8. Decent work and economic growth

Eliska

Czech Republic

I would recommend volunteering at the hostel. I felt welcome, there are some activities volunteers and guests can do together almost every day. The work wasn't really hard, there was not that many guests at that time so it was quite chill. Unawatuna is a nice town, there's a nice beach for beginner surfers, Turtle beach, some nice Cafés and bars but also local restaurants. The host is nice and friendly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience.

3 months ago

Ilaria

Italy

My stay in the hostel backpackers hostel was an amazing experience that I really recommend other volounteers. It was my first one with worldpackers and I am really happy. The tasks are easy and you don't need previous experience, you have lot of free time to explore the area which is very close to surf spots, beaches, temples and train/bus station to reach other cities in your free days. local people working in the staff are very kind and nice. As the host is very fast to response to new applications I suggest to new volounteers to text a lot about your expectation/needs before your stay

3 months ago

Edith

United Kingdom

My experience at the hostel was a very positive one. I enjoyed the location of the hostel and the other lovely volunteers I met. My role was as the yoga instructor which I enjoyed as it helped me build further experience with teaching large groups for the future. Due to unforeseen circumstances I had to leave a week earlier and Lucky was very accommodating and supportive. My personal experience of the hostel dorms and common area weren't great in terms of cleanliness and overall hygiene . However I am thankful for this opportunity to explore Unawatuna and to teach yoga.

9 days ago

Ilsa

Netherlands

My first 3 weeks in this hostel were really nice, I got along with the host very well, I liked the vibe in the hostel and the work was good. The host had one rule about not bring guests to parties outside of the town, which I completely understand. However, in the last week the host suddenly accused me from this, because 'he had a feeling'. His communication style was unprofessional at this moment, later the host made a contract with more rules for the volunteers, at this point I decided to leave the hostel. I think the host is a friendly person, so I hope he can work on his communication.

28 days ago

Lakshitha (Lucky) replied

Thanks for the review. Usually when guests are checking for a hostel we have hostels rules. So i have some terms and conditions for the volunteers as well. Is there anyone who don’t want agree for these conditions they can’t volunteer here.

Sarah

Austria

The work was easy& the volunteers in the hostel were nice! They had group activities almost every evening. It's a very social hostel, I would recommend staying as a guest. As a volunteer I made a different experience. He was nice when everything goes his way but otherwise he was treating the volunteers rudely sometimes, so at the end 4 volunteers left in 3 days. I don't think that's a coincidence. At the end he designed an agreement which the volunteers should sign about his questionable rule. crazy…

about 1 month ago

Lakshitha (Lucky) replied

Yes i do have some agreement with volunteers otherwise they can do anything like this. This is your first experience and you left without saying anything. The paid guests are not check our early because they like the hostel and vibe here. I already have more than five people now so it's not big problem for me volunteers are leaving because there lot's of people who want to get experience. Also as host i help to you lot with many things. So i don't recommend people who are leaving without saying anything also try make problems for the host and to the hostels. Good luck for your next experience. I even can't say thanks to you because you of what you did.

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