Hostel Maintenance, Gardening & DIY Projects
The experience
Help maintain and improve Sunset Surf Villa's facilities and common areas. Tasks include watering plants, painting walls, cleaning the pool, raking garden areas, removing palm leaves and plant debris, and keeping shared spaces clean and organized.
Depending on your skills and the hostel's needs, you may also help with basic DIY repairs, furniture maintenance, fixing minor issues, and identifying problems in bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
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
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Discounts on Pubs:
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Surfboards:
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons:
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
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
Between 18 and 33 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Join our team at Sunset Surf Villa in Conchalío, El Salvador, and help us maintain a welcoming, clean and comfortable surf hostel surrounded by tropical nature.
We are looking for a proactive, reliable and hands-on volunteer who enjoys outdoor activities, gardening and practical maintenance projects. You will help us take care of our facilities, improve our common areas and keep the hostel looking its best for travelers from around the world.
This is a great opportunity to experience hostel life, meet international travelers, enjoy the beach atmosphere and contribute to a friendly team.
Previous maintenance experience is a plus, but a positive attitude, responsibility and willingness to learn are essential.
Activities & Shift
Activities
Watering plants and maintaining garden areas.
Cleaning the swimming pool according to the hostel's routine.
Raking gardens and collecting fallen palm leaves, plant debris and trash.
Painting walls and helping with simple improvement projects.
Keeping outdoor areas and shared spaces clean and organized.
Assisting with basic DIY repairs and furniture maintenance, depending on your skills and the hostel's needs.
Reporting maintenance issues to the manager.
Rules
Hostel Rules and Expectations
Be respectful toward guests, fellow volunteers, staff and neighbors.
Complete assigned tasks responsibly and communicate any problems to the manager.
Keep tools, supplies and work areas organized after each task.
Follow safety instructions when using tools, cleaning products or pool equipment.
Do not attempt electrical, structural or other dangerous repairs without authorization and appropriate qualifications.
Respect guest privacy and the hostel's property.
Keep shared spaces clean and leave equipment where it belongs.
Ask the manager before purchasing materials or starting projects that have not been approved.
Communicate schedule changes or absences in advance.
Follow the hostel's policies regarding accommodation, shared facilities, noise and visitors.
We want everyone to feel welcome and safe at Sunset Surf Villa. A positive attitude, teamwork and mutual respect are essential.