Some of the most meaningful travel experiences don’t happen on a tour bus or at a famous viewpoint: they happen when you slow down, show up, and genuinely connect. Toddy Land’s volunteering and long-stay programs are built around exactly that idea: giving travellers a real reason to stay longer, go deeper, and leave something lasting behind.

Whether you’re a Japanese speaker looking to exchange language and culture with local learners in Kandy, an English teacher wanting to contribute to one of Sri Lanka’s most active learning communities, a hands-on traveller ready to work the rice paddies and tea gardens of Hatton and Polonnaruwa, or a remote worker searching for an inspiring and affordable base with solid wi-fi and good coffee nearby, there’s a place for you here.

Programs run from one week upwards, with flexible scheduling that fits around your travel plans rather than the other way around. Every placement connects you directly with local communities, real working environments, and the everyday rhythms of Sri Lankan life that most visitors never get to see.
This is travel that goes both ways