Homestay Galle, Sri Lanka

5.0
(10 reviews)10

Help me to develop garden hostel

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
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.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
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

Oct
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Stay at least
4 days
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Stay with a Sri Lankan host in a real village house and experience true village life, simple, peaceful, and close to nature. This inspired me to develop my own garden hostel

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 19 and 55 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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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Immersing in the local culture
  • 9 Meeting locals
  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 5 Practicing English
  • 4 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 15. Life on land
  • 6 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 1. No poverty
Laura

United States

5

Numesh is an exceptional host, and has become a true friend. He showed and taught me so many things about Sri Lankan life and legends and truths and wonders, that it is difficult to fully express here. In short, I will never forget my time at the home Homestay and it will live fondley in my heart forever. Also, clean place, flexible work hours, full kitchen and great location. Garden hostel vibe in nature and peace and quiet, yet still only a 5 min walk to the main road and bus lines etc., 20 min ride to the beach, and this dude took me surfing, to the local natural swimming pool and more! 5 stars

3 months ago

Rebecca

Brazil

5

Thank you so much for this experience and hosting us. Numesh has a great plan for his garden, and I think it will be nice to the community. He's a nice guy and I loved to meet his girlfriend, who showed me how to dress a saree. She's the best. He took us to see around and is always trying to help. I hope we cross paths again 💕

3 months ago

Lukas

Czech Republic

5

It was a nice two weeks of staying at Numesh's place. He explained me the things that Sri Lankans are facing and I was able to feel it on my own skin. The work was flexible. He showed me the surroundings on his motorbike, but if I wasn't scared of the driving on the left side I could borrow it on my own. He's communicative and knows a lot about the history of Sri Lanka.

4 months ago

Adela

Czech Republic

5

It was a pleasure staying at the home with Numesh :) The work consists of making the house and garden feel more like home. The volunteering hours are very flexible and you have plenty of time to explore the nearby towns and surfing spots. Numesh is always available to help, takes you out on little scooter trips and shows you what it's really like to live in Sri Lanka. The cooking classes and collecting ingredients from the garden were one of the top experiences. Overall, I would recommend this volunteering position to anyone who would like to truly immerse themselves in local culture.

4 months ago

NUR
5

My host Numesh, was a really friendly and welcoming person. We talked a lot during my the home, and he also helped me explore nearby places and meet local people. I even celebrated the Full Moon festival with him, which became a very special experience for me. He is a very flexible and kind host. I originally booked for 5 days, but I decided the home longer because I truly enjoyed the place and the atmosphere. The location is peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by nature — a perfect place to relax and experience local life.

5 months ago

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