Help us with general cleaning and reception in our hostel in Bolivia!

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

We´re a Bolivian-Dutch family with two children (5 and 7 yrs), we opened our hostel in october 2016 in Samaipata. Located on 10 minutes by foot from the main square and market, with a magnificent view over the green mountains and the village Samaipata. Helping out with preparing the breakfast, general maintenance, interaction with our guests, learn new skills/improve your english/spanish language. Our place is a good spot for relaxing in general

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Requirements

Intermediate English and Beginner Spanish
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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35 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

25 Meeting international travelers
19 Practicing English
17 Get in touch with nature
13 Practicing Spanish
13 Immersing in the local culture
11 Meeting locals

McKenzie

United States

I had a good time at the hostel as it is very cozy and the property has plenty of nature to enjoy. There is always fresh veggies, rice, & pasta. Bert and his family are very welcoming and make a point of knowing all of the guests by name. The market is a 10 minute walk from the hostel. Make sure to bring enough cash because you cannot withdrawal money through xoom/remitly (there is an atm but the exchange rate is poor). Bert is understanding and as long as you communicate you'll have a great time. P.S. the view is spectacular (day & night)

9 days ago

Bert replied

Thanks McKenzie, we had a great time with you and we do wish you an awesome journey, abrazos!!

James

United Kingdom

We had a great time volunteering here. The hostel itself is lovely with loads of places to relax, there is a beautiful garden and the included breakfast is really nice. We enjoyed getting to know the owner Bert and he was fun to work with. The volunteer work was fair and not overly physical. Bert has family commitments so sometimes needs you to watch the hostel whilst he is busy or out, this may be outside of your agreed hours but we didn't mind helping out. Samaipata is a cute town with lots of good local hikes, cafes and a some good fruit and vegetable markets. We would recommend!

4 months ago

Bert replied

Thanks again guys, be well and thank you for your great effort & company!!

Ariane

Canada

My three weeks volunteer was great. Bert welcomed me with open arms upon my arrival. The cleaning tasks were simple, and you interact with travelers supporting and guiding them throughout their stay– feeling of a family hostel. Make sure to ask for your days off. Be open-minded and flexible, especially as a woman, don't forget to stand your ground and speak your truth. Although dinner is not provided per say, Bert does purchase vegetables for you to cook your meal in a very functional shared kitchen. The town, garden & hostel bring you a level of peace - A magical place nestled in Bolivia!

6 months ago

Gizella

United Kingdom

We had an great time volunteering at the hostel. It's a beautiful place to spend time. Tasks are straight forward, mainly cleaning, checking-in guests and helping with guest queries. Be sure to agree days off in advance as there are some many great hikes in the local area. Bert was flexible and accommodating!

9 months ago

Mickael

France

I spent nearly 1 month at the hostel hostal in samaipata, very beautiful and cozy hostal with amazing view on samaipata village... Very peacefull place with lot of nature around... Easy tasks, mainly cleaning, doing check ins, helping costumers, keeping the place tidy... Bert and his wife are very friendly host, i recommend at 100 % this volounteer experience...

11 months ago

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