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🌱🛠️Eco Hostel Volunteering in the Heart of the Alpujarra (Andalucìa)

The experience

Eco hostel immersed in nature in the Alpujarra (Andalusia), 70 km from Granada, and easy to reach by bus. We are renovating a 1986 structure with a creative and sustainable approach. The project is guided by a deep respect for nature and collective living. Volunteers help with construction, woodwork, art, gardening, cooking, cleaning, and animal care. 4h/day (9–13), 2 days off/week. Accommodation and two meals included.🌿

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our eco hostel is fully immersed in nature in the Alpujarra region (Andalusia), about 70 km from Granada and easily reachable by bus. The place was built in 1986 and is currently being renovated and restored with a sustainable and creative approach, in harmony with the natural surroundings.
The project is based on community living, skill sharing, and respect for nature. The hostel is managed by Boris Rodríguez Hauck, a free artist who lives on-site part of the year. When he is present, volunteers help take care of the hostel and coordinate daily activities together, coordinated by him.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers work 4 hours per day, usually from 9:00 to 13:00, with 2 days off per week.
Activities depend on the needs of the project and volunteers’ skills and may include:
- Stone or brick construction
- Carpentry and woodwork
- Painting and artistic decoration (e.g. mosaic art)
- Gardening and orchard care
- Taking care of the cats
- Cooking for and with the community
- Housekeeping and cleaning
Occasionally, specific projects may require extra time, always in a flexible and agreed way.

Rules

We expect volunteers to be responsible, respectful, and proactive.
Punctuality, collaboration, and respect for shared spaces, people, animals, and nature are essential.
Volunteers are expected to participate in community life and take care of the hostel as if it were their own home.
Disrespectful behavior toward people, animals, or the environment will not be tolerated.