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🌊💪Coastal Warriors: Reconstruction and Resilience in the Caribbean

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The experience

Hello, traveler! We are a hostel located on the pristine coast of San Bernardo del Viento, Córdoba. If you're looking for a luxury resort, this isn't the place for you today. Right now, nature is testing us: a strong cold front and the swell have battered our facilities.

We are not defeated; we are in reconstruction mode. We are looking for strong hands, brave hearts, and people who aren't afraid to get muddy with mud, sand, and salt spray.


What you offer

20 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.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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

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

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Beginner Spanish or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Activities & Shift

We are looking for people with real physical energy for the following tasks:

Removal of debris and sand: The sea has reclaimed space. You will shovel wet sand (heavy), move logs brought by the tide, and clean areas invaded by sediment.

Rescue carpentry: The salt is the enemy. We need to sand wood, apply protective oils, and repair palm structures that the wind has battered.

Gardening of 'choque': Rescue of palms and tropical plants. Dig holes, fertilize, and prune under the sun and Caribbean humidity.

Deep post-storm cleaning: Wash walls and ceilings to remove the layer of salt and humidity left by the cold front.


Rules

order, respect and honesty