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Hostel Ubatuba, Brazil

4.5
8 reviews8

Jardinagem na praia do Tenório =)

Higher chance of approval
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 nature
3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Night Shift
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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The Experience

Você nos ajudará com a jardinagem e com a limpeza da piscina e área externa enquanto aproveita uma estadia super agradável, localizada em meio a mata atlântica, próxima as praias do Tenório, vermelha do centro, praia grande e cedro. Também próxima ao Itaguá que tem um centro comercial completo e várias opções de restaurantes.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Portuguese or Beginner English
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or pairs)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Availability

Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Stay at least
14 days
Stay up to
30 days

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5 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Meeting locals

3 Get in touch with nature

2 Learning about sustainability

2 Immersing in the local culture

2 Developing environmental awareness

1 Developing social awareness

United States

5

Casa Mai was amazing! It is a beautiful property in amazing location on a hill. Very quiet and peaceful at night. It is within easy walking distance to shops, supermarkets, restaurants and other night life spots. Samanta and Mariane were amazing hosts! They gave me advice on what to do and where to go in the area, and even invited me along for some events. The work consisted of gardening, cleaning the pool, and some house keeping. Hours were very flexible, which allowed plenty of time to visit the beaches and go out. I am very grateful for the opportunity, and highly recommend.

about 1 year ago

Brazil

5

Lugar fantástico que emana paz e prosperidade, As anfitriãs dão todo suporte e flexibilidade para execução das tarefas. Um lugar pra se conectar com sigo e ter uma experiência de crescimento espiritual e mental. Sinto-me grato e satisfeito pela troca espero ter contribuído da melhor forma.

about 1 month ago


Samanta e Mariane replied

Adoramos o tempo que passou conosco! Será sempre bem vindo!

Brazil

1

Minha experiência não foi nada positiva. as anfitriãs me tratavam como empregada, a comunicação era apenas mandando ordens, não havia uma troca. as tarefas não estavam de acordo com a vaga, pois fiz mais coisas do que o combinado, a casa é enorme pra apenas 2 voluntárias, e tinha muita coisa pra fazer. além de me tratar com preconceito,elas me expulsaram da casa e o motivo foi eu pedir para os hóspedes fazer silêncio após as 22:00, pois estavam fazendo barulho onde os voluntários dormiam. pela forma que fui tratada por elas não recomendo a ninguém!

8 months ago


Samanta e Mariane replied

Tivemos que fazer boletim de ocorrência na polícia pra essa mulher, porque ela pegou uma faca e destruiu 3 colchões que estavam no quarto que ela ficava. Estamos aguardando providências do site e da polícia sobre esse assunto. No mais, nosso trabalho é super tranquilo, de acordo com os relatos dos outros voluntários, Dayana é uma pessoa que não pode estar neste site, não entendo como o World Packers ainda não tirou essa pessoa. Nem tenho o que falar sobre as reclamações dela. Desde o começo de cara feia, reclamando de tudo e demandando o tempo todo, ao invés de ajudar, só deu trabalho, não limpava direito, até o momento que pedimos pra ela ir embora porque ela foi reclamar sobre barulho com os hóspedes ao invés de vir falar conosco e ela cometeu esse delito bizarro.

Brazil

5

Minha experiência nessa casa não poderia ter sido melhor. Fui muito bem recebida pelas meninas Samantha e Mari, anfitriãs. Pude dividir o espaço com outras duas voluntarias que também passaram por lá e que foram ótimas parceiras. A vibe do hostel é de muita paz, receptividade, energia boaa. as tarefas da casa são bem tranquilas e fáceis de serem executadas. Sai de lá querendo ficar mais e mais hahah. Fui feliz demais nos meus dias em Ubatuba nessa casa 🤍

9 months ago

Brazil

5

Foram momentos incríveis de conexão com a natureza e autoconhecimento A localização é perfeita, próximo às praias e comércios o hostel é uma paz, anfitriãs super simpáticas e acolhedoras, o trabalho super tranquilo, horários flexíveis, super recomendo!

10 months ago

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