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Handy Helpers: Beautification/Repairs at home, Exch for Pvt Stay

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The experience

Seeking skilled individuals to enhance our Airbnb apartments in Dehradun. We need help with building maintenance, non-labour intensive paint work, and maintaining the aesthetic appeal for our guests. Contribute your handy skills in exchange for free accommodation and get to experience the beauty of the Himalayas when you're free.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

What you get

2 days off per week

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

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

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Hindi

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform basic building maintenance tasks (e.g., fixing minor problems, replacing light fixtures, superficial wall paints where scratched).
- Assist with painting and touch-ups to keep the apartments looking fresh.
- Maintain the aesthetic appeal of common areas and outdoor spaces.
- Contribute to creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for guests.

Ideal Candidate:

- Basic handyman skills & some household repair experience.
- Attention to detail & a passion for creating beautiful spaces.
- Self-motivated & able to work independently because you may get to stay alone most of the times.
- Positive attitude & willingness to contribute to a team.

Benefits:

- Free accommodation in comfortable apartments.
- Opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Dehradun.
- Learn new skills & gain practical experience.

Activities & Shift

Ideally 2-week commitment, but not compulsory.
15-20 hours/week dedicated to maintenance & aesthetic tasks.
Respect for community guidelines & shared spaces.

Rules

1. We don't like anything that is loud.
2. Smoking outdoors only.
3. Drinking only after the shifts are over.
4. Cleanliness of your stay to be taken care of, yourself.
5. In case of misbehaviour, exploitation, substance abuse, or breakage of items, we reserve the rights towards termination of your stay.
6. You only pay for perishable resources that you consume. Only STAY IS ON US.