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United Kingdom
Overall I had an enjoyable time at surf & retreat. the hostel itself is great - beds were comfy, plenty of opportunities to socialise and staff were friendly and helpful. I'm really grateful I was given the opportunity to paint a mural, I'm really proud of what I created. I think in future the volunteer experience could be organised a bit better - especially with arrival - and just overall better communication. Any artists please note you do have to prep the wall yourself! So just be mindful you'll have to factor that into how many days you stay :))
6 months ago
Australia
I had such a great time volunteering at Be Cool! The work was rewarding and fun and I met a lot of amazing people because of it. I learnt a bunch of new skills and got to improve my surfing as well. Can't recommend a volunteer more. If you're good with a camera and have some editing skills you'll doing great!
10 months ago
France
Great experience! I had the opportunity to discover Weligama and everything that possible to do. Lots of parties, the partner school surf is nice. All day some people are at the hostel, so it’s great to have some chat 😊
11 months ago
Netherlands
From the moment I arrived at the hostel I felt really welcomed by the host as well as the other volunteers that were there. The work we had to do was pretty easy and flexible when it came to the hours we worked and how we divided the work between the volunteers. I wish I could’ve stayed for much longer because this hostel, the people and Weligama have absolutely got my heart.
11 months ago
Brazil
Very good energy from the start, flexible and welcoming!
11 months ago
Germany
I had an amazing time at the island the hostel and made great connections to people all around the world. Really enjoyed my time there :)
11 months ago
Poland
I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Chamath and Manza were amazing – from the very first moment I felt welcomed and taken care of. They kept everything clear and organized, yet created such a relaxed and friendly vibe. Daily social events made it super easy to meet people from all over the world and it truly felt like a family atmosphere. On top of that, I got to learn surfing (a dream come true!) and the flexible working hours gave me plenty of time to enjoy my free time. I'm beyond grateful and would definitely recommend it to anyone considering coming here!
about 1 year ago
Turkey
I had such great time here. Manza and Chamath was so helpful and nice. Also loved my experience with other volunteers and im happy to have the chance to create my art on walls🙂 gonna miss here forever and cant wait to be back someday
about 1 year ago
Italy
Great place with all needed facilities, 5 min from the beach and different activities every night, and best spot for surfing
about 1 year ago
France
My volunteering experience at this hostel in Sri Lanka was absolutely amazing! I felt just like at a friend's home – so welcoming and cozy. I had the chance to meet lots of locals, which gave me a true immersion into the country's culture. On top of that, they offered great discounts on surf lessons, and I made friends for life in such a chill and friendly environment. I honestly can't recommend this place enough, and I'll definitely be coming back!
about 1 year ago
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
