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Show your art, music and videomaking skills with us!

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The experience

Bring your creative soul to the Peruvian Amazon! At Sumaj Hoteles, you'll help us capture magical moments through video, music, and art. We expect volunteers to create content, murals, music sessions or storytelling pieces that reflect our values: nature, culture, and peace. You’ll work in a peaceful setting and help us inspire others through your creative expression.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

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

Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.

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

What you get

1 day 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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English

Between 18 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

🌿 Program Description – Art, Music & Videomaking Volunteer
At Sumaj Hoteles, we believe that art and creativity can elevate the spirit and help us connect deeply with our environment and community. We're looking for creative souls who are passionate about music, filmmaking, photography, painting, content creation, or storytelling to help us share the essence of our project with the world.

You’ll stay at one of our two locations:

Sumaj Casa Hotel, a calm urban refuge in Tarapoto, or Sumaj Lagoon Lodge, an eco-lodge deep in the Peruvian jungle, surrounded by nature.

🎯 What we expect from you:
Document your experience through videos, short reels, photos, or art pieces.

Contribute to the atmosphere with music sessions, mural work, or creative workshops.

Collaborate with our team to design stories or content that reflect our values: nature, simplicity, wellness, and authenticity.

Be flexible — you may help in other activities occasionally, depending on the needs.

🤝 What you can expect from us:
A calm and respectful environment — we are not a party hostel.

The chance to disconnect and reconnect with nature and yourself.

A culturally rich and meaningful experience with our guests, team, and surroundings.

Shared volunteer accommodation, use of hotel facilities during free time, and guidance for creating impactful projects.

Space to grow, learn, and build a unique portfolio while contributing to something real.

We value mutual respect, adaptability, and positive energy. This is more than just a trip — it’s a chance to be part of something with purpose.

Activities & Shift

🎬 Daily Activities may include:

- Filming daily life, nature, guest experiences & local tours
- Editing short videos for social media or internal use
- Taking photos of the hotel, nature, and cultural details
- Creating or updating murals, signs, or art decorations
- Hosting or recording acoustic music or soundscape sessions
- Supporting in content strategy or storytelling sessions

Shift Details:
⏰ 32 hours per week
- Usually 6 hours per day, 5 days a week
- Days off are usually between Monday and Thursday
- Schedule may vary depending on weather and team needs
- Flexibility is key — you might be asked to help in other areas when needed
- We aim for a peaceful and creative atmosphere. Tasks are meaningful, not rushed, and your contribution will leave a legacy in our project.

Rules

📜 Rules
- We are not a party hostel — respect, calm, and a peaceful vibe are essential.
- Volunteers are part of the hotel image even during free time — please maintain respectful behavior, tone of voice, and appropriate dress.
- Kitchen use is allowed in designated hours; you must bring your own supplies and keep everything clean.
- Laundry service is available, but volunteers must handle their own clothes. No hotel housekeeping included.
- No guests or outside visitors allowed in the hotels.
- Couples may share rooms but will be placed with others too. Cleanliness and order are mandatory.
- Days off are not on weekends; we work most on weekends. Days off usually fall between Monday–Thursday.
- Volunteers may be asked to move between our two hotels (Tarapoto or Sauce) depending on operational needs.
- Flexibility and good attitude are expected — tasks can vary depending on the moment.
- Your stay has purpose — if there are no pending tasks, new creative goals will be set.