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The position is for people with good communication skills and a willingness to work in a team. We provide the training necessary for the job.
25 hours of help per week
Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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 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
Fluent Portuguese or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
🌿 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY | POUSADA CABOCLA — ALTER DO CHÃO/PA
Pousada Cabocla, located in the heart of Alter do Chão, is looking for people interested in experiencing an exchange, community life and learning in the Amazon.
Our volunteering is based on an exchange of experiences: you contribute to the inn's daily routine, and in return you experience the day-to-day life of Alter do Chão, get to know the local culture, the natural beauty of Tapajós and the Amazonian way of life.
🌱 What we seek
Responsible, communicative, organized people who are open to new experiences, with an interest in tourism, hospitality, culture, environment and community experiences.
🤝 What we offer
• Accommodation during the volunteering period;
• Breakfast;
• Experience in the routine of an Amazonian inn;
• Contact with the culture, nature and community of Alter do Chão;
• Possibility to learn about and participate in experiences and tourist itineraries in the region, depending on availability.
📌 Desired profile
We look for people who have:
✔️ Good communication and cordiality;
✔️ Responsibility and commitment;
✔️ Collaborative spirit;
✔️ Organization and initiative;
✔️ Respect for local culture and communities;
✔️ Interest in sustainable tourism and the Amazon.
📍 Location: Pousada Cabocla — Alter do Chão, Santarém/PA.
If you seek much more than a trip and want to experience Alter do Chão from within, meet people, learn and contribute, this experience could be for you. 🌿💚
🏡 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND SCHEDULES
The volunteer routine at Pousada Cabocla will be organized to balance lodging duties with free time so that the volunteer can enjoy Alter do Chão.
⏰ Working hours: 5 hours of activities per day.
🌅 Work schedule: activities will be carried out exclusively in the afternoon, at a time previously defined according to the inn's routine and occupancy.
📅 Days off: 2 days off per week, organized according to the shift and the inn's needs.
🌿 Activities
During the volunteering period, activities may include:
• Attending to and assisting guests;
• Cleaning and organizing the inn's common areas;
• Restocking and organizing materials;
• Support in the general routines of the lodging;
• Assisting in guiding guests about Alter do Chão and its attractions;
• Supporting the organization and promotion of experiences and itineraries;
• Other activities related to the inn's routine, as needed.
🌴 Free time
The morning period will be free for the volunteer, as will the period after the end of activities.
Thus, the volunteer can use their time to explore beaches, trails, communities, restaurants, bars and other experiences that Alter do Chão and the Tapajós region offer.
The 2 days off per week will also be allocated for rest and free use by the volunteer.
The schedule may be adjusted in advance according to the inn's occupancy and operational needs, maintaining the 5-hour daily load and 2 days off per week.
🏡 HOUSE RULES — POUSADA CABOCLA VOLUNTEERING
Alter do Chão – Santarém/PA
Welcome to Pousada Cabocla! 🌿
We want your experience with us to be light, enriching and full of good exchanges. To ensure a harmonious, respectful and organized living environment, we have established some rules for all volunteers.
1. Respect and coexistence
- Treat fellow volunteers, guests, staff and those responsible for the inn with respect.
- Respect cultural, religious, social and individual differences.
- Maintain a cordial, collaborative and professional attitude in the workplace.
- Discriminatory behavior, harassment, aggression or any form of disrespect is not tolerated.
2. Organization and cleanliness
- Keep spaces used individually and collectively clean and organized.
- Take care of objects, furniture, equipment and utensils of the inn.
- After using the kitchen or other shared spaces, leave them clean and organized.
- Immediately report any damage, problem or maintenance need.
3. Schedules and activities
- Meet the schedules previously set in the activity scale.
- The shift will be 5 hours daily, in the afternoon, with 2 days off per week.
- Notify in advance of any unforeseen event that may affect the fulfillment of activities.
- Respect the rest times of other guests and residents.
4. Use of inn spaces
- Respect restricted access areas and use shared spaces responsibly.
- Do not use guests' rooms, equipment or belongings without authorization.
- Keep the accommodation environment organized, calm and welcoming.
- Do not allow external people into the inn's facilities without prior authorization from management.
5. Alcohol and other substances
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages or other substances that compromise safety, convivencia or performance of activities during working hours.
- Maintain responsible conduct in the inn's premises, respecting other occupants and the convivencia norms.
6. Privacy and security
- Respect guests' privacy and that of other team members.
- Do not share personal information, reservation data or guests' images without authorization.
- Keep doors, gates and other accesses secure, as per management's guidance.
- Immediately report any situation that could compromise the safety of the inn or its occupants.
7. Sustainability and care for the environment
- Avoid wasting water, electricity and food.
- Separate and properly dispose of waste.
- Respect nature, local culture and Alter do Chão communities.
- Adopt conscious and responsible practices during the stay.
8. Communication and responsibility
- Maintain open and respectful communication with the inn's management.
- Report difficulties, questions or conflicts responsibly.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the inn and contribute to a cooperative environment.
9. Breach of the rules
Breach of the rules may result in a guidance conversation and, depending on severity or recurrence, the termination of participation in the volunteer program, subject to conditions previously agreed between the parties.
Our purpose is to provide an experience of exchange, learning and living together, based on respect, responsibility and care for people and for the Amazon.
💚 Welcome to the Cabocla family!
