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Volunteer work at El Hostel del Cerro in Córdoba, Argentina

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The experience

We invite you to experience a unique opportunity in a town that is also a nature reserve in Sierras Chicas, Córdoba.
We need people who are willing to work with tourism to welcome guests at the hostel and have physical stamina to cope with weather changes and urban isolation.
Domestic tasks such as setting up rooms, daily cleaning, guest services, firewood management, and assistance at some cultural events will be carried out.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 12 Per week

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities

Description: Includes payment for basic services (internet, electricity, water, gas and firewood) + some breakfast foods.


What you get

1 day off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

The program includes a breakfast with vegan foods, and the collaboration is with a growing self-managed project and requires commitment.


Activities & Shift

Shifts can be in the morning from 8:00 to 12:00 or in the afternoon-evening from 16:00 to 21:00.
With the option to do two 2-hour blocks.
The required activities to be distributed are:
cleaning of spaces, lighting the salamander stove (wood-burning stoves), wood management (gathering wood, cutting, transporting), serving breakfast to guests, selling store products, welcoming guests.


Rules

Basic rules of coexistence are to keep the spaces we use tidy and clean, have a proactive attitude toward the tasks assigned, and communicate in a kind, respectful, and assertive way with coworkers and customers.