Help us cleaning our hostel in open-minded Zipolite, Mexico

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Connect with international travelers: 39 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 38 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

15h

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

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

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

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: 1 week

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

Hello :) We are a retreat center, hostel, and cultural center in Zipolite, one of the most open-minded and accepting villages in Mexico. We're looking for an inclusive and respectful volunteer to help us with cleaning and general maintenance. We aim to be a welcoming and caring episodic home and cultural location to inspire poiesis and connect residents with themselves, each other, the local context, and natural surroundings.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 21 and 35 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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50 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

39 Meeting international travelers
38 Get in touch with nature
28 Meeting locals
26 Learning about sustainability
26 Developing social awareness
23 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

43 6. Clean water and sanitation
33 15. Life on land
30 11. Sustainable cities and communities
29 12. Responsible consumption and production

Tyler

United States

Ernesto is very understanding and all the work was very clear and reasonable. There were primary tasks every day like sweeping/raking/cleaning and then some miscellaneous other tasks like moving furniture mixed in to keep things interesting. They were especially understanding when I need to stay longer after losing my phone. I encourage anyone to offer other suggestions to make use of skills you have. I would recommend, return, and look forward to coming back.

19 days ago

Alexander

United States

The hostel property is spectacular. The owner did an amazing job designing this property. It's has natural eco design which is very soothing on the eyes. They do not use pesticides on the premises and use eco friendly shampoos that are biodegradable. They host retreats, meditation sessions, a variety of international dance classes and everything is curated with health and wellness in mind. For the amenities they have a delicious veg/vegan Turkish restaurant on site, heated pool and sauna that was not operating b/c waiting on a piece of equipment.

26 days ago

Mayumi

Germany

I had a beautiful time volunteering at the hostel and it was exactly what I needed. The location is amazing and very peaceful. Great to reconnect with one's self in a natural environment while taking care of a beautiful retreat space. Ernesto and our supervisor Fi were really welcoming and open, and also made sure we only worked according the agreed terms. The maintanance and cleaning work was meditative and fun and left enough time to discover Zipolite or Mazunte after work. Very grateful for this work experience.

about 2 months ago

Mara

Switzerland

The hostel is such a nice place to relax, get in touch with yourselfe and others. The hosts, volonteers and the guests respect you and there is no pressure to do something. But there are some options to participate in meditation, art workshop, … Be aware that this is an all organic place and you will really enjoy it. :)

2 months ago

Sari

Sweden

My experience at the hostel was amazing alltogether. The environment is serene and peaceful, has all amenities needed for a comfortable stay, and the work is fun and rewarding knowing that you help keep the place clean and beautiful on a daily basis. I felt welcome and respected by Ernesto and all the people staying there, and I would recommend anyone who appreciates nature and calm, to volunteer here.

2 months ago

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