Welcome Guests in a Jungle Retreat by the Lake
The experience
We’re looking for one special person to join our community as our Evening Jungle Host, helping keep the magic flowing while becoming part of our little jungle family.
Wake up surrounded by trees. Walk down the hill to the lake. Practice yoga. Swim, explore, cook together, meet travelers from around the world — and watch the jungle transform as the sun goes down.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Administration:
Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
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
Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
Between 21 and 50 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
YOUR JUNGLE HOME
Your accommodation is up on the hill, surrounded by jungle, where you’ll live together with our yoga teacher and become part of the small Samaya community.
We provide:
🥭 Breakfast & lunch every day
🍳 Access to our jungle kitchen to prepare your own meals
🌿 Jungle accommodation on the hill
🧘 Access to the Samaya wellness environment
🌊 Plenty of time to explore, swim and enjoy the lake and jungle
It’s not five-star hotel living.
It’s something better for the right person: real jungle living.
You’ll hear birds instead of traffic. See stars instead of streetlights. Wake up to jungle sounds instead of an alarm clock.
And yes… there will probably be some creatures you didn’t invite.
WE WANT THE REAL DEAL
We’re not looking for someone who simply wants a free place to stay.
We want someone with curiosity, good energy and an adventurous spirit.
Someone who can be alone in the jungle and think:
“Wow… this is amazing.”
Not: “Where is the nearest Starbucks?” 😂
You should be:
🌿 Independent
🔥 Responsible
🧭 Resourceful
🌴 Comfortable in nature
🦎 Cool with wildlife and jungle life
🌧️ Happy when things get a little wild
🤝 Warm and social with guests
📱 Reliable with communication
✨ Open-minded and easygoing
You don\'t need to be a hospitality expert. We can teach you the practical stuff.
What matters is that you\'re the kind of person who can take responsibility, figure things out and enjoy the adventure.
Activities & Shift
From around 4 PM to 9 PM, you’ll take care of the Samaya phone and become the person guests can reach when they need something.
You’ll welcome evening arrivals, answer WhatsApp questions, coordinate yoga and sauna bookings, help guests find their way around and make sure everyone feels at home.
It’s relaxed, social and varied — definitely not sitting behind a reception desk staring at a computer.
And once things are quiet?
You’re in the jungle.
Go for a swim. Hang in a hammock. Watch the sunset. Join a yoga session. Read a book. Listen to the jungle come alive at night.