Help in running our friendly hostel in Udabno

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L'expérience

Volunteer at our small hostel in Udabno: help with check-ins, keeping rooms and common areas tidy, and creating a warm, friendly atmosphere for guests. Flexible hours, shared room, and use of facilities included. Ideal for open-minded people who enjoy quiet desert landscapes, simple living, and meeting travelers from around the world. Be ready for a challenge!

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Ce que vous offrez

30 heures d'aide par semaine

Peinture & Décoration: Aider à peindre ou décorer les installations de la propriété.

Construction & Réparation: Aider à diverses réparations ou constructions.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

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Ce que vous recevez

1 jour de congé par semaine

Dortoir de l'équipe: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres personnes.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Dîner: Vous avez droit à un dîner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Laverie Gratuite: Vous pouvez utiliser notre buanderie librement.

Randonnées gratuites: Nous vous emmènerons en excursions et randonnées autour de la ville. Gratuitement !

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Accès Internet Basique: Internet à vitesse basique pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Débutant Anglais ou Intermédiaire Français

Entre 21 et 50 ans

Accueille uniquement les volontaires solo (n'accepte pas les couples ou partenaires)

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

Hello! We are a Polish family running a unique guesthouse and restaurant in the small village of Udabno, right next to the David Gareja monastery complex. Life here is raw, windy, and sun-drenched. The views are endless, the food is real, and the effort is genuine.

We’re looking for volunteers who love to be active, solve problems independently, and don’t expect to be babysat. If you’re the kind of person who sees a full trash bin and takes it out without being asked – this might be your place. If you’re someone who needs daily to-do lists, shift schedules, and reminders to clean up after yourself – it definitely isn’t.

We really care about cleanliness — both in our own spaces and the ones we share. If you naturally notice when something needs cleaning and take action without being asked, you’ll likely turn out to be one of the most wonderful volunteers we’ve had. For us, this kind of awareness is one of the biggest assets you can bring.

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Activités et horaires

You'd help with:
- welcoming guests (very few during winter time),
- cleaning the tables and putting clean plates on the table with cutlery
- cleaning the floor each morning
- cleaning the toilets
- chopping the wood and putting it into hearth,
- cleaning if there are some guests staying for night,
- cleaning empty dishes (not always),
- chatting with guests :)

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Règles

We are a place built with and for the local community. We employ many villagers — mostly women for whom this is often the only source of income. Volunteering here sometimes means supporting something larger than a private business, including ongoing charity for elderly, children, and people in need.

Our philosophy: daily activities are part of life, not separate from it. Skills matter less than attitude: initiative, responsibility, awareness, and the ability to care for shared spaces without being asked.

Cleanliness: volunteers share simple rooms and must keep them clean. Managing your own cleaning schedule is your responsibility and not part of your volunteer hours. When we ask you to take over a task (like cleaning the floor), it becomes a regular responsibility.

Solidarity: if a rush happens outside your shift, we expect the natural instinct to help. Community is built through awareness, not rigid rules.

Couples: we rarely accept couples who met recently; no private rooms are provided.

Our dynamic: if after two weeks the energy doesn’t match, we may end the stay— this is not personal and prevents future frustrations. You’re also free to leave anytime.

Responsibilities and boundaries:
– Respect the contribution of local staff.
– Don’t assume access to money, tips, or alcohol.
– Baking a cake or doing extra creative tasks doesn’t count as a required task.

Value and mindset: your stay is fully compensated through accommodation and food, which cost 1000–1500 GEL monthly.

Winter volunteers: you may stay alone and must know how to handle a fireplace. Independence and emotional resilience are essential.

After two weeks we sit together and decide whether to continue — based on whether the collaboration feels right for everyone.