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Help us keep the Hostel in its best shape while enjoying Cancun!

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The experience

Our awesome Hostel has always been known for the amazing vibe we've managed to create & maintain over the course of more than 14yrs now. We need truly energetic, passionate people to help keep this place going & maintain our high standards of customer service! This position is for Maintenance, but you won't be limited to it. You may also take other volunteer shifts to switch things up a bit during the week.

* 1 month minimum *

What you offer

28 hours of help per week

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

What you get

3 days off per week

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

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

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

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 18 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We ask for 28h of work per week (8h x 3 days and 4h x 1 day) in exchange for accommodation, unlimited basic food (rice, pasta, beans, lentils, oats, and pancake flour), some fresh fruits, and discounts at our bar 🍔🌮🍻

The tasks are general cleaning, painting, keeping the different properties as good-looking and functional as possible, and fixing things.

You can also ask to have the beach shift once a week to change a bit from the maintenance shift ;)

We ask for a minimum of 1 month commitment and we’re looking for people with good vibes and a good attitude, who like meeting new people, and who can speak a bit of Spanish.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers should be especially dynamic, proactive, and willing to roll with the punches and cover any task necessary to help the team.
A positive and responsible attitude and the ability to work as a team are a must.

Tasks that volunteers are expected to fulfill with us depend on the specific shift they have, but generally include:
- Must be able to use Whatsapp
- Have experience in any building industry
- Be flexible
- Be capable of cleaning rooms, toilets, changing beds, or anything that may be necessary
- Have experience with customer service
- Taking initiatives

Rules

We are NOT a drug-friendly Hostel. Getting shitfaced is A-Ok, but on the legal stuff only. Anyone found with drugs will be asked to leave immediately.

Upon arrival, for security reasons, you will be expected to leave a deposit of either a valid passport or a valid ID and 100 USD (or 2000 pesos). Either of these will be returned to you upon your departure. Our team always feels at home here, so it’s important to everyone that we maintain a safe working and living environment by knowing exactly who is staying with us at all times and discouraging the possibility of anyone making a quick exit with something that isn’t theirs.