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Conscious kitchen in ecoHostel with waterfalls💚

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The experience

We are looking for volunteers to support the kitchen of our space, helping to prepare simple, nutritious meals made with care for the community and retreats. Activities include organizing, food preparation and cleaning the kitchen. We value responsible, organized people with kitchen experience who enjoy working in a team and living a communal experience in contact with nature, in a calm environment and ac


What you offer

28 hours of help per week

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.


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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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!

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

Yoga classes: Take free yoga 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.

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

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate Portuguese or Beginner English

Between 21 and 60 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

The volunteer program involves preparing breakfast and lunch for two hosts and guests, according to the demand for orders. The shift begins with preparing breakfast at 7:00 a.m., with orders accepted until 9:00 a.m., and continues with lunch, served around 12:00 p.m. We also offer the possibility of preparing orders outside volunteer hours, receiving 10% of the order value.


Activities & Shift

* Prepare breakfast and lunch for hosts and guests.\n* Organize the kitchen and supplies.\n* Monitor and prepare orders according to the established times.\n* Clean and maintain the workspace after service.\n\nShifts\n\n* Start of the shift with breakfast preparation between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. (orders until 9:00).\n* Lunch preparation with service around 12:30 p.m. (orders until 11:00).\n* Weekdays off, since weekends are busier.


Rules

House rules\n\n* Respect working hours, rest periods, and quiet hours.\n* Keep the kitchen and common areas always clean and organized.\n* Take care of utensils, equipment and food of the space.\n* Properly separate waste and use the organic composting system.\n* Notify in advance of any unforeseen circumstances or delays.\n* Respect hosts, guests and other volunteers.\n* Excessive consumption of alcohol or drugs on site is not permitted.\n* Preserve the natural environment, avoiding waste.\n* Follow hygiene and food safety guidelines.