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The Learning Spark: Volunteer Catalyst

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The experience

The role particularly suits individuals who possess deep curiosity about the world and its interconnections. Successful candidates bring their own expertise: whether in culinary arts, writing, conservation, education, or other fields, while remaining eager to expand beyond their comfort zones. Multilingual abilities prove especially valuable in our international environment.

What you offer

28 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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

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

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 20 and 80 years old

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

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At the River House, you're not just helping out, we do volunteering differently. Our Learning Catalyst Program turns your service into an adventure in learning and connection.

As a Learning Catalyst, you will:

Connect: Meet and collaborate with amazing people from all over the globe like scientists, artists, and conservation experts.

Share: Be a central part of swapping stories, skills, and ideas with our international guests.

Innovate: Help us find creative solutions for a more sustainable future.

It’s a unique opportunity to swap skills, explore new cultures, and help us build a special kind of hospitality powered by curiosity and collaboration

Activities & Shift

Wondering what a day with us looks like?

In the Morning:
Join us in the kitchen to create wonderful meals from local produce, and help us prepare our common areas for the day's activities. You'll also get to help in unique ways, whether it's organizing fascinating scientific gear or arranging a space for storytelling.

In the Afternoon:
This is when we truly connect. Pull up a chair for lunch, where friendly conversations often about exciting new projects. You can help assisting with a language exchange, or team up with a local innovator to test their latest app. You might also get to be a scientist for the day, helping our guests with their research, who knows.

In the Evening:
You can help bring to life our cultural evenings, where we tell stories with our locals or international guests.

Every task here at River House, from preparing meals to organizing research material, becomes an opportunity for connection.

Rules

These simple guidelines help us keep that special atmosphere alive, making it easy for everyone to connect and learn.

Being Kind and Courteous: Everyone's Journey Matters: We believe everyone has something valuable to share. Whether you're chatting with a fellow volunteer, a staff member, a guest, or someone from the local community, approach them with an open mind. We believe in treating everyone with the same respect, from a world-renowned expert to a local fisherman.

Friendly Professionalism: While we love seeing genuine connections form, please remember to keep interactions professional. We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or any behavior that makes others feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We want our learning environment to be a happy, safe space for everyone.

Embrace Our Differences: We're a diverse community, and that's awesome! Be open to different communication styles, customs, and ways of seeing the world. If you're ever unsure, it's always best to politely ask rather than make assumptions.


Family Friendly Vibes: River House is a welcoming place for families, including little ones and babies. Please be mindful of your language, voice level, and conversation topics in our common areas so everyone feels comfortable.

Smoking Spot: If you smoke, please use the designated area. This helps us keep the air fresh and clean for everyone, especially children and those with sensitivities.
Quiet Time: We all need our rest.