Help Us Prepare Göknar Knidos for the New Season
The experience
nature hotel and farm located in a beautiful natural setting near the ancient city of Knidos, on the Datça Peninsula in southwestern Türkiye.
Before the new season begins, we are looking for 8 motivated, practical, and enthusiastic people to join us in preparing our hotel for the season ahead.
After a quiet winter, it is time to bring the property back to life! Together, we will clean, repair, refresh, organize, decorate, and prepare our hotel.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Cooking:
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
What you get
6 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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
Requirements
Between 35 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
Join us to prepare Göknar Knidos, a secluded nature hotel near ancient Knidos, for the new season! Help with cleaning, painting, minor repairs, decorating, and organizing. Work 5 hours a day, 6 days a week, in exchange for free accommodation and 3 meals daily. Enjoy trekking, nature, shared meals, celebrations, and fun with an international team in beautiful Datça, Türkiye!
Activities & Shift
The schedule is 5 hours per day, 6 days per week, with 1 day off. Tasks will be shared according to individual skills and the needs of the project. Outside working hours, we can enjoy trekking, exploring nature, sharing meals, and spending time together.
Rules
We don’t have many rules. We simply expect everyone to respect the agreed working hours, complete their tasks responsibly, and respect the shared spaces and other people. Outside working hours, your time is your own. You are welcome to join group activities, explore nature together, or enjoy your own space and do whatever you like. We value freedom, mutual respect, and a relaxed atmosphere.