Live a Transformative Experience at Praia da Ferrugem
The experience
๐ฟ Come join our team!
We are looking for volunteers to help in our guesthouses and restaurant at Praia da Ferrugem โ Garopaba/SC. ๐
We are seeking responsible, proactive people with a desire to learn, share experiences, and live a true exchange amidst nature, hospitality, and gastronomy. โจ
What you offer
28 hours of help per week
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
3 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.
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 Hiking Tours:
Weโll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
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
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Located on Ferrugem Beach, in Garopaba (SC), our guesthouses offer an experience surrounded by nature, tranquility, good energies and a lot of exchange. ๐ฟ๐
We seek volunteers who want to be part of our routine in a genuine way, collaborating with the different activities of the guesthouses, sharing their skills and also learning from new experiences.
Here you will find:
โจ A warm, light and respectful environment
๐ฟ Direct contact with nature
๐ค Coexistence and exchange with people from different places
๐ Real experiences and a lot of learning
๐ก The opportunity to get a close look at the hospitality routine and contribute to our guesthouses
๐ The experience of living close to Ferrugem Beach, in Garopaba
More than just completing tasks, we want each volunteer to feel part of the experience, contribute with responsibility and carry with them good memories, new learning and lifelong connections. โจ
Activities & Shift
โ๏ธ Reception โ Volunteer Activities
We seek responsible, communicative, organized and proactive people to collaborate with the reception of our guesthouses. ๐ด๐
๐ Schedule
7-hour shifts per day, with 3 days off per week, according to the roster.
๐๏ธ Main activities
๐ Welcome guests and guide them;
๐ Perform check-ins and check-outs;
๐ป Check and organize reservations, arrivals and departures;
๐ฒ Attend to guests' messages and requests;
๐ก Inform about times, spaces and the guesthouse rules;
๐งพ Keep reception records organized;
๐ค Pass on important information to the next shift;
โจ Keep the reception and common areas organized;
๐๏ธ Collect the trash when necessary;
๐งน Assist in organizing outdoor areas;
๐ฝ๏ธ Help keep the communal kitchen clean and organized.
๐ What we expect from you
Responsibility, punctuality, friendliness, organization and ease in dealing with the public.
We are looking for proactive, attentive people willing to collaborate with the guesthouse routine. Experience with reception, hospitality or customer service will be a plus, but not mandatory. ๐ฟ
Rules
๐ก Accommodation and Rules
Volunteer accommodation is offered at one of our guesthouses, all located close to each other and to the volunteer areas, providing practicality and ease in day-to-day life. ๐ฟ
To keep a welcoming, safe and harmonious environment for all, please pay attention to the following rules:
โจ Treat everyone with respect: disrespectful attitudes, aggression or disputes will not be tolerated.
๐ซ The use of drugs in the guesthouses and volunteer spaces is prohibited.
๐ฅ External people are not allowed to enter the lodging.
โฐ Respect the scheduled times for activities and for daily living.
๐งผ Keep the spaces clean, organized and take care of shared environments.
๐พ Respect our animals and preserve the nature around the guesthouses.
Our goal is to provide a pleasant experience, based on collaboration, respect, responsibility and good coexistence among all. ๐