Enjoy the Peruvian waves while helping us at the hostel!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers: 5 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

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

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

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.

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

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

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

We're looking for volunteers to help during the surf season with painting tasks, wood maintenance tasks, and some simple DIY building projects at the hostel in Punta Hermosa. Everyday tasks include housekeeping, helping in reception, and preparing breakfast. Specific benefits: - ⁠50% discount on surf rental*. - ⁠Discount on surf lessons following the MAP technique method**. *Doesn't include longboards. **Check fqsurfcoach.com

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Requirements

Fluent Spanish or Fluent English
Over 25 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Peru

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Meeting international travelers
4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Practicing Spanish
3 Developing social awareness
3 Practicing English
2 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 3. Good health and well-being
1 12. Responsible consumption and production

Katelyn

United States

This hostel was a great way to recharge in the middle of our trip. Punta Hermosa is a quiet, small town perfect for relaxation. Yarin is a very welcoming host and will always invite you to activities/meals around Punta Hermosa. Felipe is also an amazing surf instructor! There are three 4-hour shifts that you will rotate through (depending on the number of volunteers). Just keep in mind, if you volunteer as friends/couples, you won't have the same days off. I really recommend this experience for those who want to slow down, surf, and go to the beach!

25 days ago

Maija

Finland

I had great time volunteering here! The vibe of the hostel is very nice and chill and I loved to explore the town and take walks on the beach. This is also a great place to meet other travellers. Yarin is super friendly and funny host and I felt very comfortable with all the people here. Felipe is a great surf teacher and easy to get along with. The work was easy and exactly as described, at first I felt like I'm running out of things to do/don't know what to do, but you learn while you do it. I learned a lot here, had great conversations and met nice people, would absolutely recommend.

about 2 months ago

André

Portugal

It was my first time volunteering and it was super nice, Yarin and Felipe are super nice, and super easy to communicate with them. If you like to surf, here you will be surrounded by a lot of beaches where you can surf! And it's a cute little town. Unfortunately I had to leave before it ended due to personal reasons. I was honest and spoke with them. They totally got it and supported my decision. You will like it!

2 months ago

Dafydd

United Kingdom

This was my first volunteering opportunity abroad, and it ended up being one of the most memorable parts of my trip. Cooking never felt like a chore, it felt like a shared experience from trips to the local market in Lurin to experimenting with traditional Peruvian recipes. I learned a lot and had fun too. Yarin and Felipe were kind, generous and welcoming hosts. They truly made the place feel like home, not just accommodation. Would highly recommend this place to volunteers looking to improve their surfing whilst connecting with good people and culture.

5 months ago

Rickie Lee

Canada

I have no complaints about my stay here at the hostel! The shifts and duties were exactly as promised, with no surprises. The host Yarin was very accommodating and super friendly and easy to get along with. Felipe (surf instructor) is an amazing and patient teacher. The hostel vibes are super chill and the guests and other volunteers were awesome. I painted a whole wall muraI here too! I will come back 100% (in the high season), even as a guest. Made friends for life :)

6 months ago

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