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Assistant in the volunteer house in the beautiful Caribbean

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The experience

This is a family run volunteer house in Puerto Viejo dedicated to environmental and social programs, located in the jungle just 5min away from the beach. Support our local team with coordination of arrivals and welcoming new visitors, help with questions and support on daily activities, coordinate general cleaning, kitchen duties and weekly guest activities. If you are a flexible openminded active person please contact us!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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

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.

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

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

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English and Fluent Spanish

Over 26 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

You’ll share a room and bathroom with other volunteers. Breakfast is included in your stay and we can accommodate alimentary meal plans upon request (gluten free with extra cost). We are located in the jungle just 900m from Playa Negra, a short 10min bike ride from Cahuita We have a social, yet quiet and private atmosphere, no parties. Our facilities include a large open air dining area and soon a yoga deck where you also can relax in a hammock. There are generally 10-15 young volunteers staying with us at time plus our assistants like you (max of 4 ) helping mostly with the sea turtle conservation program, beach cleanups and

Activities & Shift

We'd expect you to support us between 4-6 hours per day 4-5 days a week. This might include the weekend as many guests leave Saturdays and arrive Sundays. You’ll have kitchen shift to help prepare breakfast) and help us to maintain the common areas clean and tidy. General office help should be no problem for you, e.g., ordering, receiving supplies, etc. You will have ample opportunity to practice your Spanish. For those staying longer, you can take Spanish classes at our school when there is space. We have weekly yoga or Latin dance classes free of charge. Also we appreciate help with our plastic free campaign or our environmental after school club in Puerto Viejo, social media or other talents you might have. There is lots to explore in the surrounding area as well. Cahuita offers surfing, wildlife, music, local markets, and plenty of great restaurants.

Rules

We are looking for eco-conscious people to support our projects and therefor we will select participants that value nature and a healthy life style and can commit to a longer period of time. We welcome volunteers that are friendly, flexible and independent - willing to support us and going the extra mile.