Live on the boat, enjoy housekeeping and sea life
The experience
We need help to prepare the apartments for guests, clean them, and wash the bed linens and towels. We also need your help with check-in, communicating with guests, and assisting them. We offer comfortable accommodation on a boat next to the hotel. You will have a bicycle for city trips (we require a security deposit of 200 € for the boat and the bicycle, refundable on departure). We speak Spanish, French, English, or Russian.
What you offer
4 hours of help per day
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 200
One time
Description:
We take insurance deposit 200 euros to protect the boat’s equipment and keep the bicycle in good condition. We will refund your deposit on the day of departure
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.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
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.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 59 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The activities you will help us with will take place in the apartments located in front of the boat, while the accommodation will be on the vessel moored at the dock.
Activities & Shift
The activities you will assist with will take place in cleaning the apartments, taking out the trash, washing and folding the bed linens and towels; on some occasions we may ask you to help with check-ins.
Rules
1. It is strictly forbidden to swim in the canal, jump from a vessel, or throw food into the canal.
2. It is forbidden to allow unauthorized people on board. The dock area is under video surveillance. Parties are prohibited and you must keep quiet during the designated hours.
3. It is strictly forbidden to smoke on the boat.
4. The cleaning of the boat and the changing of the bed linen are the guests' responsibility.
5. Bicycles must be left only in public places with an adequate lock. In case of damage, the guest is responsible for the repairs.
6. When leaving the vessel, it is essential to turn off all electrical appliances.