Take care of a shelter between the mountain and the river
The experience
Become a Rivabella Keeper and help us care for a shelter between the mountain and the river. Your role will include preparing spaces for guests, cleaning, gardening, painting, organizing, and small maintenance projects. Through your hands and your heart you will help protect the beauty of this place and create a warm and welcoming experience surrounded by nature.
What you offer
18 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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.
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.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Rivabella Keepers is an invitation to be part of a living project, surrounded by mountains, forest, and the Súnuba River in Guateque, Boyacá, Colombia.
Through this experience, you will help take care of a special place while connecting with nature, local culture, and a slower, more tranquil way of life. Each Keeper brings their skills, energy, and creativity to preserve the beauty of Rivabella and create meaningful experiences for our guests.
This is more than volunteering; it's an opportunity to belong, learn, and leave a positive footprint in a place with soul.
Activities & Shift
As a Rivabella Keeper, your activities will vary according to the lodge's needs, the nature, and the arrivals and departures of our guests.
Each morning we will share the plan for the day and explain in detail the tasks to be carried out. These may include assisting guests, preparing and caring for spaces, cleaning, gardening, painting, organizing, and small maintenance projects.
The daily schedule is flexible and adapts to each activity, but generally tasks must be completed before 2:00 pm.
We value commitment, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Each day is an opportunity to care for Rivabella in a meaningful way.
Rules
Rules and guidelines for living together
At Rivabella we believe that a beautiful experience is built through respect, responsibility, and care.
As a Keeper, we ask you to:
Respect nature, our guests, the spaces, and the local community.
Keep the shared areas clean and organized.
Separate waste correctly and follow our sustainability practices.
Respect our guests' privacy and do not take photographs or videos without authorization.
Fulfill the agreed activities and promptly communicate any need or difficulty.
Care for the plants, animals, furniture and all elements that make Rivabella special.
Drug use is not permitted inside Rivabella.
Alcohol consumption must be responsible and respectful, always taking into account the tranquility and harmony of the place.
Access to the river and natural areas must be done responsibly, respecting the environment's conditions and personal safety.
If you would like to bring a pet, please let us know in advance.
We invite you to arrive with an attitude of respect, curiosity and willingness to contribute.
Remember:
Every act of care matters., Each Keeper leaves a trace.