Hostel Semuc Champey, Guatemala

3.5
(8 reviews)8

Bartending in Beautiful Jungle Oasis

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
3 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers
3 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

30h

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.
Party Promoter
Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
Bartending
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Looking for bartenders to help us in our beautiful pool-side bar and restaurant/lounge area. You will be making drinks, taking food/drink orders, general bar cleaning and creating a social atmosphere with guests. Joining in with activities and creating a fun vibe is a must!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

3.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

3.5

Learning & Fun

3.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Practicing English
  • 1 Immersing in the local culture

Netherlands

5

I was a bit sceptic about volunteering for the hostel because of the previous reviews, so I decided to first visit the hostel as a tourist, so I could decide there if I feel the place or not. Actually I immediately fell in love with the place and the people. The hostel is beautiful, the employees became my friends, I improved my Spanish a lot and I even learned some Mayan. The new management always thought along with me and put me in a position within the organization where I felt most comfortable and they always kept their agreements. Big thanks to my Greengo family for this amazing experience!

over 1 year ago

Guatemala

2

My experience had a bit of everything, I can't say it was bad but it wasn't entirely good either. From entering I did not feel the good vibes, there is a tense atmosphere more when the owner is in the place, I also felt that there is racism if you are Guatemalan, if you are a foreigner you surely will not feel it. the hostel was good for me since I was able to fully practice my English, I connected with many people, especially the locals, the food is very tasty, you won't need anything. It was not the place for me, a month was more than enough, but I met very beautiful and noble people.

about 1 year ago


Greengos replied

Hola Maria. Thank you for your review. I would like to say that we went above and beyond to meet your expectations. to give you the shifts and days off that you wanted/needed and to make you feel at home. So i would love to know what else could we have done? Also all of our staff is Guatemalan so we can assure you there is no racism towards anyone. we like to include and make everyone feel welcome. I can say that we did enjoy having you in our team for a month. Good luck in all your next adventures. Diana

Japan

5

So Lovely place!!!!! i can learn spanish and mayan language

over 2 years ago

Germany

1

I do not recommend this experience because the host did not keep to the agreement on the meals offered, so I felt my health was compromised and I even lost 2kg in one week! When I informed them that I would leave early, the hosts wanted to charge me for all the food and that was not agreed. I also suggest that you do not collect documentation from any foreigners because I had to call the police to get my documents back and it was a very embarrassing situation. It was not a good experience."

almost 2 years ago

Colombia

3

The hostel is a beautiful place, but really far away from everything. If you decide to come here be aware is not much to do around. Travelers only stay max 2 nights so is not the best place to meet people from other places, but I was able to know the locals and learn a little bit of the culture. The employees work under a lot of pressure and stress, sometimes is not a really positive place to work. The food is amazing! I have my 3 meals everyday. They should have rooms for volunteers. The power is from 6:30 am to 12 pm and from 4pm to 12am, wifi sucks, only works sometime which is terrible

about 2 years ago

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