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25h
- Hours per week
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- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
What you get
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- 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.
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Discounts on Restaurants
- Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Yoga classes
- Take free yoga classes at our place.
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
- Stay up to
- 4 weeks
The Experience
Estamos buscando a alguien a quien le apasione servir comida increíble y cuidar mucho a los que comen. Si desea aprender la cocina fusión y caribeña, únase a nosotros en nuestro centro de retiro en el lado caribeño de Costa Rica, a solo 5 minutos a pie de algunas de las playas más hermosas. Somos un centro de retiro y bienestar sumergido en la naturaleza, para que cuando no estés trabajando puedas disfrutar del mar, la jungla, actividades, y yoga
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
- Between 21 and 65 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
Eco Lodge
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 12 Meeting locals
- 10 Meeting international travelers
- 10 Get in touch with nature
- 7 Practicing Spanish
- 6 Immersing in the local culture
- 5 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 9 3. Good health and well-being
- 6 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 4 15. Life on land
- 3 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 1 13. Climate action
Lauryn
United States
My experiences at TDS was amazing! Callie and Jason are great people who are really helpful and accommodating to you during your stay. The staff is very warm and welcoming, they are amazing cooks and the food is delicious. You really get to experience true Costa Rican culture here. I highly recommend this stay to anyone.
10 days ago
Creighton
United States
TDS is a great experience if you enjoy cooking/serving guests, living close to the beach, yoga/spirituality, meeting locals, and immersing yourself in the local community! Work was 5 hour shifts 5 days on 2 off and the management was very respectful of this. Also the work shifts were very fun, and the people you work with are so amazing! Everyone was so patient, kind, and helpful, and this is a great experience if you want to improve your Spanish speaking skills. Some things to note are you around 5km outside town, so I recommend getting a bike so you can go to town and beaches! Thank you TDS!
about 2 months ago
Madeleine Jade
United States
The people really make the experience here and I was blessed to have wonderful, collaborative, like-minded co-volunteers during my stay, there can be between 2-6 volunteers at any one time. There is a whole team of paid staff in addition to the volunteers, so if there is an issue that comes up it is not stressful to resolve, as there are lots of people you can go to for help and guidance. Tasks are varied so you don't get bored, working in the kitchen was my favorite task. I feel this retreat center attracts really good people, both retreat guests and volunteers. Hope this helps!
3 months ago
Megan
United States
I had a truly great time at TDS!! Playa Chiquita, the grounds, and all of the amazing and welcoming people were beautiful. We had 5 shifts for every 7 days so it's possible to work more than 5 days in a row but you get a meal with every shift! The main tasks were helping in the kitchen and serving guests, raking, cleaning the yoga deck, and creating a post for their Instagram. Also I was scheduled to babysit the owners' two kids for the month I was here. The yoga classes are everyday and just $6. Overall, I loved my experience at TDS!
5 months ago
Tierra de Suenos replied
Our experience together with Megan was an optimal, excellent collaboration and a person who was careful to help and work in a very good way.
Best vibes and wishes for Meg. Thanks
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Julia
United States
The staff, volunteers, and people of Puerto Viejo made my time at the lodge Sueños something I'll never forget. You stay right across the street from a beautiful beach with beautiful blue water and are walking distance from cafes, restaurantes, a local super market, and more. The entire staff was always so kind and willing to help me if I ever needed anything. I'm so grateful to have been able to spend a month here and to have had the chance to meet everyone I did at the lodge. Something to be aware of, as it's not clearly stated on here, is you only get a meal on the days that you work.
5 months ago
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