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We are looking for a responsible person who is fond of animals and eager to experience life in the Colombian Pacific jungle. The exchange involves helping with house cleaning and keeping the house in order, and providing care and attention to our pets.
It is essential that you are a committed person who can be reachable by phone and respond when needed, especially for the care and well-being of the animals.
30 hours of help per week
Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
1 day off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
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
Fluent Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 26 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Piel Canela is a small refuge in the middle of the Colombian Pacific jungle, where we share our home with animals, surrounded by nature, sea and wildlife.
We are looking for a responsible, organized person who loves animals and wants to be part of our daily life. The exchange consists in helping with cleaning and tidying the house, and collaborating in the daily care of our pets.
More than previous experience, we value willingness, respect, initiative and commitment. It is important to feel comfortable living in a natural and adventurous environment, adapt to a simple life and understand that taking care of animals requires attention and consistency.
We want to share our space with someone who enjoys nature, respects our home and understands volunteering as an exchange based on collaboration, trust and responsibility.
Time management
The usual dynamic is five or six days of collaboration per week. Depending on the needs of the house and the workload, we may have calmer days and some flexibility in breaks, always by prior agreement.
Main activities
* Cleaning and organizing the bedrooms.
* Cleaning and maintaining the shared bathrooms.
* Cleaning and organizing the kitchen and the common areas.
* Check that the storage room is organized and that the cleaning supplies are in their place.
* Wash, fold and hang sheets and bed linens when necessary.
* Keep spaces clean, tidy and pleasant.
* Feed the pets and make sure they have water and their basic needs.
* Inform promptly if any animal shows strange behavior, needs attention or arises any situation requiring help.
Important about the animals
Even if there are days off or little work, the basic needs of the animals must be covered every day. Therefore, it is essential to be willing to feed them and attend to the agreed responsibilities, including days off. The schedules and distribution of these tasks will be organized in advance so that we can all rest.
Communication and commitment
It is essential to keep the phone available and respond to communications related to the house and the animals. We are looking for a present, responsible person committed to the well-being of our pets.
The idea is to organize ourselves with respect, good communication and flexibility, without losing sight of the responsibilities of the exchange.
Convivencia y respeto
* No está permitido alojar personas externas. La voluntaria no puede invitar a otras personas a quedarse a dormir en Piel Canela, salvo autorización expresa de los anfitriones. Esta regla aplica a todas las personas que forman parte del proyecto.
* Cuidado de los animales: nunca dejar a las mascotas sin la atención acordada, ni darles alimentos o medicamentos sin autorización.
* Consumo de alcohol y otras sustancias: no tenemos una postura prohibitiva frente al consumo personal fuera de las actividades de voluntariado, siempre que sea legal y responsable. Sin embargo, está prohibido realizar las tareas bajo los efectos del alcohol o de otras sustancias que puedan afectar la atención, el criterio o la seguridad.
* Descanso y responsabilidades: si decides salir de fiesta o trasnochar durante tu tiempo libre, debes organizarte para cumplir tus tareas al día siguiente en condiciones adecuadas. El cuidado de los animales y las responsabilidades acordadas no pueden descuidarse.
* Comunicación: avisar con anticipación si necesitas ausentarte, cambiar algún turno o si surge una situación que afecte tus responsabilidades.
* Respeto por los espacios: mantener limpios y ordenados los espacios compartidos, cuidar los objetos de la casa y hacer un uso responsable del agua, la energía y los recursos disponibles.
* Naturaleza y entorno: respetar la selva, los animales silvestres y el entorno natural. No dejar basura ni alterar innecesariamente la vida del lugar.
* Convivencia: mantener una comunicación respetuosa, resolver los desacuerdos mediante el diálogo y cuidar el ambiente tranquilo de la casa.
En Piel Canela valoramos la libertad, la confianza y la buena convivencia. Estas reglas buscan que tanto la persona voluntaria como los anfitriones podamos disfrut
