Hostel Máncora, Talara, Peru

5.0
(11 reviews)11

Nightly guest reception, and some cleaning duties.

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This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Practice Spanish
10 travelers recommend this host to practice Spanish
Connect with international travelers
6 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Night Shift
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

The main role is the night-time guest reception. From 2 am to 6 am and some cleaning tasks. We can include breakfast, but we only provide the groceries; the person will have to prepare them themselves. You can use the kitchen to prepare lunch and dinner, but those groceries are not included; you will need to acquire them. You will have one day (night) off per week. The room will be the volunteer team’s room (two people).

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Requirements

  • Between 20 and 35 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Practicing Spanish
  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 1 14. Life below water
Angus

United Kingdom

5

Jorge and Luisa were lovely hosts, and had good clear communication in both Spanish and English. They were very accomodating and were to the point whilst also being flexible.

3 months ago


Jorge replied

Thank you, Angus. Your collaboration was very important to us. Greetings from Máncora.

Indiana

United Kingdom

5

I highly recommend this volunteer experience! Rosa and Jorge were extremely welcoming and set clear expectations for tasks. As we were there in the low season, our work was quite light (often 2-3 hours a day) and involved daily maintenance tasks like sweeping, cleaning the pool and doing housekeeping in guest rooms. We also got to help out with feeding local stray cats, which they do do daily and counted towards our working hours (though this is definitely optional, if you like cats!). Rosa also helped my practice my limited Spanish. A great volunteer experience!

3 months ago


Jorge replied

Thank you Indi, your collaboration was very important to us, always attentive to the tasks entrusted, greetings from Máncora.

Chris

United States

5

Jorge and Rosa treat every single person that comes through the gates of their hostel with the exact same amount of kindness, helpfulness and respect. It was extremely heart-opening to experience this every day. As far as the work, it was the slow season so I did not clean rooms as I had expected but I did get experience in a variety of maintenance and upkeep tasks. Keep in mind that you will be working in the heat even in the morning, if you are not used to this it could be a lot. I was able to improve my Spanish and develop my work ethic. I always felt appreciated and useful. Recommend!

4 months ago


Jorge replied

Thanks for everything, Chris; we greatly appreciated your collaboration. Best regards from Máncora.

Thea

Germany

5

I liked my 2 weeks of the volunteering here. The tasks were simple and well explained and there was plenty of free time for me to explore Máncora. Thank you Rosa and Jorge!

6 months ago

Abby

United States

5

This was a wonderful exchange. jorge and rosa are amazing, kind hosts. the work was fair, the living space was comfortable, and they spoke with me slowly and simply so i could practice my spanish. it's a calm guest house so if you're tired from traveling it's a great place to rest and reset away from other backpackers. i highly recommend! gracias por todo Jorge and Rosa ❤️

9 months ago

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