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Garden/pool maintenance

5.0
(20 reviews)20

The experience

We are looking for volunteers to help maintain the hostel's garden and pool. The tasks include cleaning, plant care, and basic maintenance of the outdoor area. In return, we offer accommodation, breakfast, flexible hours, a relaxed atmosphere, and the opportunity to meet travelers from around the world!


What you offer

28 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

1 day 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.

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 Beginner English

Over 25 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Activities & Shift

Daily maintenance tasks:
Morning: All of this must be ready BEFORE 10 am
- hang hammocks
- vacuum the bottom of the pool
- sweep the patio
- arrange chairs
- empty ashtrays if necessary
- check the outdoor bathroom (make sure there is toilet paper, it's clean, etc)
- check the BBQ area, sweep or mop the floor if necessary, clean the table
- check that the washbasin in the quincho is clean (clean if necessary)
- remove unwanted small plants from the plantings
Night closing tasks between 11-12 pm
- measure the pool water and apply product as needed (chlorine, pH, clarifier, algicide)
- remove the hammocks and store them in the storage
- water all plants (including the ones in front)
- empty ashtrays
- take out the trash from both the BBQ area and the storage to the large street container
- sweep the patio and gather/discard leaves that accumulate around the hammock area
- turn off/unplug outside lights