Guesthouse Cleaning & Housekeeping Volunteer

4.5

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The experience

Description:
Looking for a detail-oriented and friendly volunteer to help with daily guesthouse cleaning.

Responsibilities:

Making beds and preparing rooms

Doing laundry for linens and towels

Cleaning common areas (kitchen, lounge, bathrooms)

General tidying and organization

We offer free accommodation and meals in exchange for your help. Join our team and enjoy a welcoming, relaxed environment. A love for a clean space is a must!

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What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

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

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

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What you get

2 days off per week

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

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.

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

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Portugal

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

Travel insurance

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Join our guesthouse as a Housekeeping & Cleaning Volunteer! In exchange for your help with daily tasks like room turnovers, laundry, and common area cleaning, we offer free accommodation and meals. Experience local culture, meet travelers, and enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment. It's a fantastic way to live and explore while contributing to our cozy space!

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Activities & Shift

Shifts and Activities

Our volunteer program is based on a commitment of 25 hours per week, which typically translates to 5 hours per day, 5 days a week.

Your shifts will primarily be in the mornings, our busiest period for cleaning and preparing for new guests. Your responsibilities will include:

Guest room turnover: Stripping and making beds, doing laundry, and sanitizing rooms for new arrivals.

Common area cleaning: Wiping down kitchen surfaces, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning shared bathrooms.

General tidying: Taking out trash, organizing supplies, and helping us maintain a clean and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests.

We are happy to work with you to create a schedule that ensures you have a good balance of work and free time to explore our beautiful area.