General Assistant and Guest Services
The experience
Would you like to experience the Amazon, by helping at our Lodge? Join Tucan Lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We are looking for someone with a willingness to contribute and lend a hand wherever needed.
Staff Support: You will lend a hand to the team in daily tasks so that everything runs smoothly.
Customer Interaction: You will look after the guests, chatting with them and helping them with whatever they need so they feel at home.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Video Making:
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
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.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 35 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Do you want to live in the jungle and help us in our day-to-day life? Join Tucan Lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We are looking for a volunteer who is eager to collaborate with us and share with the travelers. We offer lodging in a unique setting, meals, and the opportunity to explore the biodiversity of the Amazon. Come help us and experience something different with our team!
Activities & Shift
Volunteer Activities
Staff Support: Lend a hand to the lodge team in daily activities and tasks so that everything runs smoothly.
Guest Interaction: Welcome guests and assist them with whatever they need, chat with them, and make their stay pleasant and welcoming.
Rules
House Rules
1. Zero Alcohol and Drugs Policy
Total prohibition: The consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal substances is not allowed inside the lodge or during activities.
Mindful Environment: We seek volunteers committed to a healthy lifestyle that reflects the peace and well-being we teach our guests.
2. Ethics and Professional Boundaries (Very Important)
Professional Conduct: A strict professional distance must be maintained with tourists at all times.
Forbidden Relationships: Romantic or intimate connections with guests during their stay at Tucan Lodge are not allowed.
Ambassador Role: Your behavior should be exemplary, always acting as a facilitator of well-being and representative of the lodge.
3. Respect and Coexistence in the Jungle
Mutual Respect: The treatment towards the work team and the local community should always be cordial, polite, and constructive.
Environmental Protection: Absolute respect for the flora and fauna of the Amazon; disturbing animals or altering the ecosystem is not allowed.
Rest: Respect the absolute quiet hours at night to ensure the rest of all guests.