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Handy person at our beach side campground

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The experience

Looking to settle down somewhere with epic surf?
Got those handy person skills up your sleeve?
WANT TO SURF?

I think it's time you join our crew :)

We are looking for SKILLED workers that can help us with general maintenance and/or bigger projects around the campground. You will need to be able to work independently on small jobs and collaborate on projects with the owner of the property.

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

What you get

1 day 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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

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

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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

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

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 21 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We all live in a secluded, private area of the campground where we have built our own little community space. It's a beautiful spot with dorms, caravans and camp areas, our own bathrooms, washing machine and social areas. Please note, we live a really basic lifestyle and are surrounded by the bush (yes, there will be lots of cool wildlife - including bugs). You will spend almost all your time OUTDOORS and there is very limited phone signal.

We cook and eat in the camp kitchen. Your breakfast is self-serve, lunch and dinner are cooked and enjoyed together. We do not provide snacks in between meals, but you can run a tab at the shop for ice cream & snacks or indulge at the cafe.

We like to organize fun activities with & for our crew, but this lifestyle is made by all of YOU.

The more you put into it (go SURF! craft/DIY, plan a picnic/game/party/dinner) the more you get out of it!

Activities & Shift

To be our MAINTENANCE PERSON our MINIMUM STAY is 2 MONTHS and if all goes well there is no maximum :)

We would ask for 24hrs a week in exchange for accommodation and 3 full meals a day, surf gear and a unique lifestyle. Happy to chat on an individual basis about different approaches to workdays/time off or any other suggestions how we could collaborate. Depending on skills and season we may be able to offer extra work.

We are generally in need of someone that can work independently and efficiently to complete GENERAL MAINTENANCE. For this position we are looking for these skills:
- HANDY MAN (use power tools to complete small fixes around the campground (giant chess pieces, doors, locks, windows, caravans, hooks, bamboo fencing/screening/poles, etc)
- CARPENTER
- BUILDER
- PLUMBER
- ELECTRICIAN
- LANDSCAPER
- CONCRETER
- MECHANIC
- ?

Rules

2 MONTH MINIMUM STAY

This is not a learn-on-the-job position! If you do not have hard skills (yet) please feel free to apply for our ground crew position for general help around the campground. We would love to welcome you there and it will be great to have your support for our maintenance person!

** Please allow me some time to respond. I understand planning your travels is important and value each application greatly. I receive a high volume of applications and in combination with raising 2 young girls and running my business it can take me a few days or so to get back to you. I ALWAYS respond so if we are your top choice and your arrival isn't immediate please be patient with me as chances are high I will be able to offer you a stay. **