Looking for some help for a surf instructor and van lifer in Lima

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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

20h

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

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as 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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 5 weeks

The Experience

I have a small surf company that I run from my Mercedes Sprinter camper van with Olita, my rescued pup, also I am working on self publishing an enviromental sci fi graphic novel, so if you an illustrator, graphic artist, communicator, writer and/ or have knowledge in online marketing besides some kitchen skills, you will be very welcome here and we will have lots of fun while we work and surf together, you have your own bedroom and bathroom

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Between 18 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Shared Home

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Immersing in the local culture
6 Meeting locals
6 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting international travelers
2 Practicing Spanish
2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 14. Life below water
1 4. Quality education
1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Grace

United States

Although my time with Rich was short it was very lovely and enjoyable. Rich is a super friendly and welcoming host who immediately makes you feel like family. I will never forget his kindness and generosity or this experience. Thank you for everything, I hope to see you again soon! <3

14 days ago

Richard replied

Thank you for your kind words my dear friend, I hope to see you too and it was too short indeed

Nikki

United States

I had such a lovely two weeks with Richard. The days can be long but the actual amount of work you do is very little and very simple. Plus, you can learn to surf! I got to go three times, could have done a fourth but I didn't feel like it. Richards kindness and generosity knows no bounds - whatever he has, he has to share. Until next time, my friend ✨

4 months ago

Richard replied

thank you darling for the kind words, looking foward to surf again!

Daniel

New Zealand

My experience with Richard was awesome! If you love surfing and spending time at the beach its the perfect experience. Tasks are clear, fun and enjoyable. You help setup the surf van when arriving and pack up, make coffee, breakfast and lunch out of the van. I would say the amount of hours expected is more than average on Worldpackers but most of the time you relax at the beach and surf anyways. Where you stay is out of the touristy areas of Lima, but the neighbourhood is safe, really beautiful and has shops. There are buses to Miraflores and a train to centro nearby too.

5 months ago

Richard replied

I am glad you have fun bro!!! Looking forward to surf again!

Felicitas

Germany

If you enjoy surfing or would like to learn it, this experience is for you :) Richard is a great host who will teach you everything you need to know! Your days will consist of hanging out at the beach in the „office“ which is very nice van and making breakfast & lunch, listening to great music and enjoying the waves. Olli (the dog) will always keep you company and you are free to explore Lima in the afternoon. I really appreciated having my own room and bathroom and I'm so grateful that I got to stay with Richard :)

8 months ago

Richard replied

Happy 2025 Feli!!!

Sil

Netherlands

I had an amazing time with Richard!! It never felt like 'work' at all. Days basically consisted out of loads of surfing and hanging out. I was free to go after making lunch on the beach but almost everytime I stayed around to chill and surf myself. Honestly, I had a great time and Richard is a great guy. Would defintely recommend!

11 months ago

Richard replied

thanks sooo much brother!! ill be waiting you coming back for more good times and .....TEATIME!!!!

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