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Help in Paradise 🌴🏖️ Home tasks, small repairs & hosting

The experience

Hi there! My name is Paulo, and I live on Ilha Grande 🏝️, one of the most stunning islands in Brazil — surrounded by jungle, ocean, and peace. I run a small guesthouse and I’m looking for someone responsible, positive, and hands-on to help me with daily tasks and small improvements around the house.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy simple life, meet travelers, and help keep a cozy home guesthouse đź’«

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.

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

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

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 Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Hi there! I’m Paulo, and I live on Ilha Grande (RJ, Brazil) — a natural paradise surrounded by jungle, sea, and good energy.
I manage a small guesthouse and I’m looking for a reliable and easygoing volunteer to help with daily house tasks, light maintenance, and guest assistance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys simple living, meeting travelers from around the world, and helping to keep a cozy home running smoothly.

You’ll be part of a relaxed and friendly environment, where respect, communication, and balance come first.

Activities & Shift


🛠️ Tasks & Schedule

Schedule:

5 days per week, around 4–5 hours per day.

Usually morning or early afternoon shifts (flexible depending on activities and weather).


Main activities:

🧹 Light cleaning and keeping common areas organized.

🛏️ Preparing rooms before and after guests arrive.

Helping with small repairs, painting, or gardening.

Assisting with guest check-ins and sharing local information.

Occasional help with small creative or improvement projects around the house.


You’ll have plenty of free time to enjoy the island — beaches, waterfalls, hiking trails, or just relaxing.

Rules

🏡 House Rules & What to Expect

Be respectful with the space, nature, and others.

Keep shared areas clean and organized.

No parties, drugs, or excessive alcohol use on the property.

Quiet hours after 10 PM — island life is peaceful.

Please communicate any change of plans in advance.

Minimum stay: 1 weeks (longer stays welcome if we’re a good match).

We share meals sometimes, but cooking is independent — there’s a full kitchen available.

Accommodation is simple but comfortable, and located about 3 minutes from the main pier (Cais do Abraão) — everything is within walking distance.

Languages: English, Portuguese, or Spanish.
Ideal for: Responsible, easygoing travelers who enjoy helping, learning, and living close to nature.

Let’s make things better together — and share great stories by the sea. 🌊