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Enjoy Sagres and help us with breakfast service + housekeeping
The experience
Volunteers are scheduled to rotate across our two morning/afternoon shifts, called BREAKFAST SERVICE & LAUNDRY and BREAKFAST HELPER & HOUSE CLEANING, so no one gets overwhelmed.
Shifts activities include:
Regular cleaning of the house (kitchens, bathrooms, common areas and rooms after checkout)
Deep cleaning of specific areas when necessary
Laundry duties
Breakfast buffet service and cleaning
We provide training and checklists to guide you.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
What you get
2 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.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
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
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
As your hosts, we offer:
- Accommodation in our well-equipped staff house, with 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen, to accommodate up to 4 people. The staff house is located right next to the main supermarket, near restaurants and cafes, and only 10 minutes' walk from Aldeia Caiçara. Sagres is a very safe town, where you can walk around freely at any time.
- Free breakfast every workday at Aldeia (5 days a week)
- Free access to our surf equipment, and rides to the beach (subject to availability)
- You can also relax in Aldeia's chill-out areas, practice yoga, and use our coworking space.
The shifts are well organized and structured by our management team, who is responsible for overseeing the training of new volunteers and supervising the shifts. They will provide task checklists and help maintain a high standard of service without overloading anyone.
Activities & Shift
Volunteers are scheduled to rotate across our two morning/afternoon shifts, called BREAKFAST SERVICE & LAUNDRY and BREAKFAST HELPER & HOUSE CLEANING, so no one gets overwhelmed.
Shifts activities include:
- Regular cleaning and housekeeping (kitchens, bathrooms, common areas and rooms after checkout)
- Deep cleaning of specific areas when necessary (areas which require less frequent cleaning, like windows, cabinets, fridge, etc)
- Laundry duties
- Breakfast buffet service (simple cooking tasks, setting up the table, washing dishes, and organizing grocery shopping lists with manager's support)
- Taking care of our breakfast area/coworking space called The Shack.
5 hours shift, 5 day per week. 25 hours per week total. 2 days off.
We have training days and checklists to guide our volunteers based on what’s necessary to keep our place clean and tidy. Our management team has an eye on everything, and will help you with any emergency.
For greater safety when handling cleaning products, we offer materials such as gloves, masks and goggles, when necessary.
Respect for the working hours agreed with our volunteers is of utmost importance to us. We work hard to manage Aldeia efficiently, so you can focus on enjoying your rest time and days off. But we do count on a certain flexibility and openness to make small adjustments and changes to tasks and demands, as inconveniences and unpredictable events can happen. But we will always try to find solutions together.
Rules
Aldeia isn't exactly a "party hard" guest house. Instead, it’s more like a chill place with a welcoming atmosphere, where you can truly relax, recharge and connect with amazing people.
We stand firmly against discrimination of any kind. This includes discrimination based on gender, sexuality, race, age, religion or culture. We strive to create a place where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected for their unique backgrounds and expertise. After all, that’s the beauty of having a multicultural team!
We understand that the work exchange experience should be a win-win commitment! As hosts, we commit to providing you with comfortable accommodation and a great experience in Sagres. In return, we expect our volunteers to understand that this is a 'work-volunteer experience,' which requires a responsible and positive attitude.
We expect every team member to be respectful of the shared spaces, contribute to a positive living environment, and collaborate in taking care of the staff house to keep everything clean and tidy (no one likes to live in dirty and messy places, right?).
We do not support disputes, gossip, or physical or verbal fights in the staff house or Aldeia Caiçara between team members. Respectful conversations are always the only way forward.
Staff House Rules & Guidelines will be provided by our manager on your arrival day. Any violation of the Rules & Guidelines may result in being asked to leave the staff house and Aldeia Caiçara, and in the cancellation of the work exchange experience.