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Experience Midnight Sun (summer) & help with reception & cleaning

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The experience

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking wilderness of Northern Norway during the Midnight Sun (May to August) at our motel and camping site in Kautokeino. You’ll help with welcoming guests, cleaning cabins, assisting in the kitchen, and maintaining our peaceful spaces. Surrounded by vast plains and stunning lakes, you can explore endless hiking trails, fish in pristine waters. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Sámi culture!

What you offer

24 hours of help 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.

What you get

1 day off per week

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent Norwegian or Fluent English

Between 18 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join us for a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Northern Norway at our cozy motel and camping site in Kautokeino. You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the serene wilderness while helping us provide excellent service to our guests.

As a volunteer, you’ll assist with a variety of tasks including checking in and checking out guests, making and serving breakfast (including traditional Norwegian waffles), helping in the kitchen, and maintaining the cleanliness of cabins and common areas. You’ll also help our guests with any questions they have, ensuring they have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

We highly appreciate volunteers who are flexible and willing to help with other tasks around the site, such as general cleaning, organizing, and tidying up. Your support in these areas will help keep the camp in top shape and enhance the overall guest experience.

This is a great opportunity to experience life in a peaceful, remote setting, surrounded by breathtaking nature, and to learn new skills while contributing to the daily operations of a hospitality business. Whether you’re helping with breakfast, serving guests, or keeping the camp clean, your work will be an integral part of creating a memorable experience for everyone who stays here.

Activities & Shift

Main tasks:

- Checking in and checking out guests with a friendly and professional attitude.

- Assisting guests with their questions to ensure they have a pleasant stay.

- Making and serving breakfast, including traditional Norwegian waffles (training will be provided).

- Helping in the kitchen with food preparation and serving.

- Maintaining the cleanliness of cabins and common areas to ensure a welcoming environment.


Additional tasks:

If you’re flexible and willing to help with other tasks around the site, such as general cleaning, organizing, and tidying up, your flexibility will be greatly appreciated.

If you have experience with social media or photography, we would love your help with documenting and sharing the experience online.


Schedule:

Volunteer shifts will generally be up to 4 hours per day, with 1 day off per week.

The guest schedule may vary, depending on the number of guests and the season’s activity levels. We aim to create a schedule that works well for everyone and ensures a smooth workflow. Flexibility and communication will be key to balancing tasks.