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Yard work and Hostel Improvements

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The experience

Join our hostel team for a hands-on, rewarding experience! Spend 20 hours per week helping with landscaping, gardening, fence building, furniture varnishing, and small construction projects. You'll work alongside our team, learn practical DIY and maintenance skills, meet travelers from around the world, and leave your mark on the hostel through projects you can be proud of.


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.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: € 1 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers contribute 100 pesos a day (Roughly 1.3 Euros) to cover expenses for kitchen use, water and electricity usage, and materials for volunteering.


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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Yard Work & Hostel Improvement Volunteer

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy working outdoors, getting their hands dirty, and being part of creative projects that make a real difference. This is a great opportunity to learn practical skills, work alongside our local team, and leave your mark on a growing hostel community.

Hours

* 20 hours per week
* Flexible schedule arranged with the hostel team

What You'll Be Doing

No two weeks are exactly the same. Depending on what's happening around the hostel, you may help with:

* Landscaping and garden projects
* Trimming plants, maintaining garden beds, and mowing lawns
* Building fences and other small structures
* Sanding, painting, and varnishing furniture
* Assisting the construction team with light manual labor
* Creating and improving outdoor guest spaces
* General hostel improvement projects and creative DIY tasks

What You'll Learn

This experience is perfect for travelers who want to pick up practical skills while enjoying island life and meeting people from around the world. During your stay, you'll have the chance to learn:

* Basic landscaping and gardening techniques
* Construction and DIY skills
* Furniture restoration and finishing
* Safe use of common hand and power tools
* Project planning and teamwork
* Property maintenance and improvement techniques

Who We're Looking For

You don't need previous experience—just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a readiness to get involved. We value volunteers who are reliable, hardworking, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just a work exchange—it's an opportunity to learn useful, real-world skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and become part of a fun, social hostel environment.


Activities & Shift

Hours

* 20 hours per week
* Flexible schedule arranged with the hostel team