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Housekeeping/Dinner & Guest Experience Volunteer

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The experience

We’re looking for friendly volunteers who like to serve, socialize, and create great moments for our guests. You’ll help organize dinners, keep things clean and cozy, and make sure everyone feels welcome and happy during their stay.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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.

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese

Between 18 and 38 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The program seeks dynamic helpers, with a proactive attitude. People who feel confortable been part of a Hostel enviroment. Those who have an adventure spirit and open-minded perspective.
We like to underline that our hostel will become your house too, so we expect a special attention to cleaning details, we do try to keep it clean on a permanent basis.
We can provide accommodation, breakfast and also participate of our night events.


Important: Your activities will generally be at our Hostel Hostellicious, however you will be staying at Hostel Casa d'Alagoa, which is about a 7-minute walk away.


Activities & Shift

Activities: You will help organize and prepare dinners, set the table, and serve meals in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Afterward, you’ll assist with cleaning the kitchen and dining area. Occasionally, you’ll do housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning and tidying rooms and common areas. You’ll welcome guests warmly, show them the common spaces, explain house rules, and encourage socializing and cultural exchange. You’ll also answer questions and suggest local activities. Your main goal is to create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels at home.

Shifts: 10 am to 3 pm / 11 am to 4 pm / 6:30 pm to 23:30 pm

🍽 Dinners , Pizza Party ,BBQ's activities:
Set up and organize the tables before dinner starts;
Ensure that the cutlery, plates and glasses are available and well positioned;
Assist with table setting and decoration, if necessary;
Assist in assembling some dishes if necessary;
Welcome guests in a friendly manner and guide them on how dinner works;
Serve drinks and dishes as instructed by the Chef;
Help clarify doubts about the menu and dish ingredients;
Remove plates and glasses from tables as guests finish their meals;
Clean and organize tables after dinner is over;
Ensure the kitchen and the lounge space remains clean and organized;
Create a pleasant environment by talking to guests in a kind and friendly manner;
Contribute to a welcoming experience, making dinner a special moment.

Kitchen:
Keep the kitchen clean and organized before, during, and after shifts.
Wash dishes, utensils, and work surfaces.
Follow hygiene and food safety regulations.
Properly separate waste and collaborate with recycling, if applicable.

Rules

After 11 pm is not allowed drinks and music in the outside areas.
The kitchen close at 11 pm and open at 6 am.
Follow the schedule and finish all the duties
Maintain a professional and respectful attitude towards guests and colleagues.
Follow the hygiene and safety standards established by the hostel.
Respect schedules and complete tasks with dedication.