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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic 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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

We are searching for people with an eager willingness to learn and serve as a team player who has a positive/flexible attitude. Tasks range from cooking breakfasts-in-bed, flipping rooms, cleaning vehicles/homes, personal assistant, administration, random indoor/outdoor projects, guest interaction and perhaps helping in the gardens! No two days are ever the same. The only constant is our love of hospitality and providing great service to guests!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 70 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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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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a) How was your experience with this host?
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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hotel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting locals
5 Immersing in the local culture
4 Developing social awareness
3 Practicing English
2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 3. Good health and well-being
1 1. No poverty
1 6. Clean water and sanitation

Shion

Japan

I met amazing people!! Everyone was welcoming me and I felt like one of the family member. I worked 4-5 hours a day and had a lot of free time. My task was simple, but if you don't have anyone to work with, it's kinda boring. So, I recommend you to go with your friend if it's allowed. In the beginning, I was a little bit depressed because I had no way to get out from the house, but they let me use the bike and I was able to see around the city. Sandpoint is very beautiful place and I never get tired of going to the beach. It was good balance of work and leisure.

2 months ago

Anders

United States

I had one of the best adventures of my life at the hotel. Fate brought me there, and everything aligned like musical clockwork. Heather and her team are literally blessed. Nothing needs advertising—you'll find yourself here if it's in your cards.

7 months ago

Shelby

United States

My time at the hotel has been one to remember. There were many challenges I faced with the new management but it was an opportunity to work on personal growth, communication skills, and patience. I am grateful for everything I have learned and I am very sad to say goodbye to all the friends I made.

9 months ago

Ava

United States

Be prepared to have unique tasks and learn new things! Once again, such a cool experience for those who can go with the flow!

10 months ago

Heather replied

We appreciate you, Ava! What a delight to have you extend your stay at Talus Rock Retreat so we could be blessed by your joyful presence for even longer. We'll miss you, as will the chickens and ducks! We are eclectic in all things (design, daily tasks, personalities, ...) and you fit in so well. Going with the flow is definitely necessary in the hospitality field, and you were a champ! Getting out to explore Sandpoint is a part of the fun so we are so glad you ventured out to explore our community too.

shelby

United States

Such an amazing opportunity working at TRR. The entire staff is incredibly welcoming and were constantly making sure that I had everything I needed to ensure a good stay. The work load was not difficult just routine house keeping and the hours were reasonable. Sandpoint is a nice small town that's easy to get around and explore even without a car. I had an amazing time here meeting everyone and connecting with such a nice team of people!

12 months ago

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Hosted by Heather

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