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Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 2

Per day

Fee pays for

Benefits for travelers

Materials for volunteer activities

Donation to project

Description

42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything ;) In our rules on board, guests are only crew members, with membership at Free price to our rules on board in one of the donation box. In this way, everyone is free to contribute according to their means. Volunteers have to contribute to cover expenses for materials, food, maintenance, or financing our organization. We encourage self-management & self-financing.

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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.

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

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

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

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Dar Hamadi بن جامع need your help to maintain the villa with it's swimming pool. Always unfinished since 1984, in permanents renovations, looking for applications from artists in residence, to revive his life's work, with a participatory site for its renovation & a contribution freely set by guests. Now an artists residence, while remaining a family home, its swimming pool & permaculture garden are maintained all year round.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hospitality

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Immersing in the local culture
9 Meeting locals
8 Meeting international travelers
6 Practicing English
6 Creating true social impact
6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 15. Life on land
3 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
3 17. Partnerships for the goals
2 4. Quality education
2 5. Gender equality
2 8. Decent work and economic growth
2 10. Reduced inequalities
2 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 1. No poverty
1 2. Zero hunger
1 3. Good health and well-being
1 7. Affordable and clean energy
1 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 13. Climate action

Beatriz

Brazil

It's a pleasure to be at Dar Hamadi, a peaceful and open space for ideas and exchanges. I've had contact with local people, discovered the local cuisine, the house is very well located, and there are great cafes in the area. Shams is a wonderful and very attentive host <3

5 days ago

ShAmS replied

Bea has adopted our rules on board and she is now part of the crew. She's as welcome as a member of the family. She takes care of the house and welcomes new members. Unfortunately, being abroad, we haven't yet had the pleasure to meet in person, but our conversations have been invaluable.

Giovanni Matteo

Italy

Unfortunately I hadn't the opportunity to meet ShAmS personally, but we had effective remote communication,I think he's a brilliant person. During my stay I totally embraced the self-management approach. So that I have been stimulated to find something useful to do as volunteer and to valorise my free time in order to enjoy the Tunis attractions. I experienced satisfaction in matching my objectives. I dealt with housekeeping.

about 1 month ago

Melodie

France

My experience at Dar Hamadi was great! Shams gives you a lot of freedom in what tasks you want to do. The work is independent and you can choose your hours, which leaves a lot of flexibility to do activities in the city. Unfortunately I did not get to meet Shams as he was on mission in Paris, but we stayed in touch and he is very kind and flexible. I had to leave early, and he completely understood. I would definitely recommend an experience here :)

6 months ago

Raíssa

Brazil

I had a good time volunteering at Chams' place. He and Souma are great people, easygoing and always willing to help. The self-management concept of the house allows flexibility to explore Tunis - which is beautiful! It's a safe and pleasant area to stay. Meals are often shared, you do your own grocery shopping and when cooking it's a good practice to ask if others want to join. Initially I had some trouble sleeping in the pink room due to the thin mattress, but Chams helped me out providing a new mattress! I truly appreciate their support and hospitality!

8 months ago

Leidimara

Brazil

Volunteering at the host was a great experience and I highly recommend for those who wants to improve self-management and social skills, because you'll be part of a coliving where there's no hierarchy and a lot of individuals will come and go. It's a great place to exercise sense of community, respecting boundaries while sharing space, food, experiences and whatever you can offer. I loved working in the garden and cooking together - it was a fun time and I will remember all members I met during my stay there. A big thanks to Chems and Souma for this experience!

8 months ago

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