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What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cooking
- Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
What you get
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- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Surf lessons
- Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
- Surfboards
- You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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- 3 weeks
The Experience
Take the lead in our surf kitchen in sunny Messanges, South of France! No heavy cooking, but some kitchen experience is needed. You’ll help prep meals, coordinate helpers, and keep the good vibes flowing. 📅 Start ASAP until mid-September ⏰ Approx. 8h/day 💸 Paid position + meals & accommodation included ☀️ The perfect last-minute chance to live, surf & work under the sun!
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 20 Meeting international travelers
- 14 Practicing English
- 11 Get in touch with nature
- 10 Immersing in the local culture
- 6 Meeting locals
- 3 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 2. Zero hunger
- 4 14. Life below water
- 3 10. Reduced inequalities
Eva
Italy
I spent 4 weeks at the Surfbase and it was amazing. I had a lot of fun and I met incredible people. I could also join some surflesson. I would definitely recommend this!
about 2 months ago
Naomi
Netherlands
I spent six weeks volunteering at the Surfbase during the opening of the season. I had a very good time, met a lot of new people and enjoyed the work. I could also often join a surfclass and it was a good balance between work and free time for me. I would recommend it ;)
2 months ago
Eileen
United States
I had a beyond fabulous time at the guest house! This was my first Worldpackers experience and Cece was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful!! I made great friends and got to immerse into Portuguese life. All tasks were communicated well in advance and help was always available. I am a full time student and had plenty of time to complete all my assignments and spend time in the sun. I've been raving about my experience to friends and loved ones and I'll definitely be coming back to visit!
4 months ago
Lisa
Italy
I spent 5 weeks at the Surf House during the season opening. Tasks ranged from preparing the house to breakfast service, housekeeping, and occasional dinners. The house was mostly empty and it rained often, but surf lessons, bikes, and skateboards were a great bonus. Volunteers had a private apartment with bathroom. The environment is mostly Dutch with European volunteers, so there's less cultural exchange, though everything is in English.
4 months ago
Marvin
Germany
The guest house is a super welcoming place where you will meet great people and always have heaps of good food. The tasks were well organized and the communication was very clear. You will be part of a nice community within Caparica after your first week and after 3 weeks it feels like a home where you never get bored and there is always some nice things to do if you want to join in. Furthermore there are a lot of near by destinations you can visit for a day trip. Thanks for everything and see you next time!
8 months ago
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