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Create Art by the Nile in a Nubian Village Hostel

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The experience

Live by the Nile in a peaceful Nubian village and help us grow a small, cozy hostel 🌿🏡
You’ll support with creative decoration, light reception, and gardening, while enjoying stunning river views, cultural exchange, and a calm vibe. 🌅🎨

Perfect for creative souls and nature lovers looking to make a meaningful impact in a quiet, beautiful place. 💛✨

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.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 18 and 45 years old

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

Be from outside Egypt

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join a small, locally run hostel in the heart of Nubia!
We’re looking for independent, respectful, and creative volunteers to help us with:

🎨 Artistic projects (murals, decoration)

🌱 Gardening and plant care

đź‘‹ Welcoming guests and sharing basic info

🧹 Light cleaning and organizing shared spaces

In return, you’ll live in a peaceful setting away from crowds, dive into Nubian traditions, and share meals, stories, and calm vibes with our team 💬🌍

You'll work about 5 hours/day, 5 days/week, with plenty of free time to explore, relax by the river, or join local outings!

Activities & Shift

Work is chill and usually done in the morning or early afternoon—flexible depending on the day.

Rules

To keep the peaceful vibe, we ask:

đź’¬ Respect for others & shared spaces

đźš­ No smoking, alcohol, or drugs inside (you can smoke on the terrace)

🔇 Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM

🍽 Volunteers buy & cook their own meals unless we’re sharing a community dinner