Kitchen help but flexible for projects

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 12 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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

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

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

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

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

It is both good to work in the kitchen and learn the sustainable practices we have in place in the kitchen, but also where it all begins, in the gardens and grounds. Recent volunteers have made progress on some dividing walls we are building and on weed control. But at the same time, I made desserts for the guests.

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Requirements

Over 23 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

17 Get in touch with nature
12 Meeting locals
12 Learning about sustainability
12 Developing environmental awareness
10 Practicing English
9 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 3. Good health and well-being
12 13. Climate action
9 8. Decent work and economic growth

Walter

Sweden

Really cozy place with mountains and a lot of hiking opportunities, the local people are very friendly. I had a fun time staying at this place and can really recommend it

2 months ago

Andrés

Ecuador

I had a great time staying at the lodge, Kelly the host was always kind and attentive that I have treks to do, or activities during my free time, overall that I have a good experience while staying there. You have plenty of vegetables and food that you can use to prepare your meals, and Kelly is always making sure that you have a healthy recipe to cook. Regarding to the work, it's pretty decent considering the amount of tasks and how busy the bar/restaurant can get, so you have to be ready to face unexpected situations, which can be a good challenge to use your skills and develop new ones.

3 months ago

Mariam y replied

I didn't realize until Alayna asking me to comment, that I was suppose to comment again here. Apologies to other hosts looking to find out more. Andrés is a super considerate and conscientious person. You made for a super volunteer and person to have around the place! Happy Trails!

Alayna

United States

The lodge is a beautiful place to be! I worked mostly in the kitchen, but each shift looked very different depending on what Kelly needed help with. This strengthened my adaptability, as some days felt very spontaneous and I did not know what to expect. On my days off, Kelly was great about giving me recommendations or setting me up with day treks. I enjoyed going to the market with her and getting to know Caraz better. The food is yummy and the rest of the staff welcomed me like family. Thank you for having me <3

5 months ago

Mariam y replied

Alayna was great and as she said, adaptable. It has been a difficult season for us as one of the main partners is absent due to health reasons, and our chef was not as committed as promised when we began the season. This made it very difficult to plan and create solid shifts and responsibilities. Alayna was there, and I am tremendously grateful for that. Anyone would be lucky to have her.

Diana

Brazil

A cozy place that offers you a unique perspective on culture, relationships, well-being, and healthy food. Mariam is a very friendly, cheerful, and flexible person, which makes you feel at home. The space has an excellent structure that allows you to be immersed in both local and international cultures, thanks to the cultural diversity of its owners (Venezuela and the USA), each with their own story and determination to create and maintain a pleasant atmosphere for everyone who arrives. I am very grateful to be part of this project and for all the learning experiences so far. Thanks 🇧🇷🌈🌻😊

about 1 year ago

Emma

France

My experience in the lodge was just amazing. Kelly and Mariam take super good care of you and of this beautiful place! You feel at home and helping them as much as you can comes naturally to thanks them for everything they do. The work there is just a pleasure. You are in a beautiful environnement in this house surrounding by the mountains of the Cordillera blanca which you can easily explore in your free time.

over 1 year ago

Mariam y replied

Emma should be welcomed by every place she arrives and desires to help. She was a super volunteer.

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