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The experience

We mainly need volunteers welcoming and receiving travelers from all over the world: looking after their needs, checking in, serving drinks at the bar, helping in the kitchen etc.

Enjoy your free time chilling around a bonfire, going for a surf, a hike, a swim at waterfalls, you name it! We offer many outdoor activities as well as nice locals. And who can say no to this view??

What you offer

28 hours of help per week

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

What you get

3 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.

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

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 19 and 36 years old

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

Be from outside South Africa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Sleeping arrangements:
You will be in a shared dorm with other volunteers and travelers. If you move around, go away for a few days and on the day you depart, you must make your own bed.

Meals:
We provide breakfast and one toasted sandwich every day. You will have half pizza every Thursday and Sunday. Instant coffee & tea available as much as you want.

Laundry:
There is a Laundromat in the village where you can drop your washing and get it back next day washed and dry. This will be at your own expense. Or you can handwash here.
Unfortunately, we only have one washing machine and dryer that is used for our linen, towels etc. that needs to be washed daily all day.

How to get here:
You can take a flight into George which is 25km from us and we will pick you up.
There are also bus options:
• Bazbus – a bus specifically for backpackers, more expensive, but more convenient and will drop you off right at our doorstep. You can use this “hop-on-hop-off – ticket” also if you want to travel the Garden Route on your off days. It is valid for one year.
• Intercape / Big Sky – stops Wilderness (Caltex Garage) where we will pick you up (+- 4km from us). It has another stop about 8km from us at the Sasol Garage.

Weather:
• Summer (November – March) 14 -32 degrees.
• Winter (April – October) 8 – 25 degrees.
It tends to rain sporadically throughout the year, so it’s good to bring a raincoat. Also, it can get chilly at night, so at least bring a light jacket, even for summer.

General notes:
You get 30% discount on your drinks and food. When on duty, you may not drink.

Activities & Shift

Your main job during all shift is to interact with - and be a host to guests. You are expected to work a maximum of 30 hrs per week or 240 hrs over a minimum of 8 weeks (2 months).

There are 2 possible shift to work : bar or kitchen, and various possible time. Times are subject to change as we see according to priories.

1. Morning shift (from 8:00am):
During this shift you need to install and clean the bar area, help prepare breakfast, count stock in bar, clear breakfast and anything else that needs to be done for the day. Serve drinks at the bar, make pizzas, help in the kitchen – cooking & cleaning. Wherever your help is needed for that moment (reception, bar, kitchen).

2. Mid-day shift or evening shift (until 11:30pm):
During this shift you need serve drinks at the bar, pack fridges, make pizzas, help in the kitchen – cooking & cleaning. Wipe tables, always clearing glasses, empty boles, ashtrays, plates etc., keep the bar neat and tidy throughout the evening, take out all bins and anything else that needs to be done on the evening. Wherever your help is needed for that moment (reception, bar, kitchen). Everytime your shift ends, the last thing you do is clean bathrooms and make sure there is enough toilet paper.

Throughout the day, please switch off any unnecessary lights that you see on. Should you see anything broken ie light bulbs, door handles etc., please report.

Rules

Cell Phones / Tablets / Laptops: NOT allowed during your work hours - all phones must be put in the reception or in your room during your work hours.

No marijuana/ weed smoking and alcohol on the premises or during your work hours. You will be asked to leave if you do not adhere to this.

Your friends may not enter the dormitory.

When you are off duty, in the evenings, you may not go behind the bar (especially if you’ve been drinking).

You are encouraged to communicate openly about any concerns with the management team.

You must respect the property, fellow volunteers, and guests at all times.