Hospitality & Housekeeping Volunteer in a Portuguese Surf Town!
The experience
Behappy is located in a authentic fishing village close to Porto and just one minute away from the ocean. We're surrounded by hidden and uncrowded beaches and natural areas, where you can chill, relax and explore. Besides that, you can enjoy activities like surfing, yoga and SUP.
The main tasks are helping at the breakfast, cleaning the rooms and organizing activities with the guests (BBQ, Food tours, bike tours...).
Join us and have fun :)
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
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.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons:
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 22 and 33 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
The volunteers tasks are focused in 3 different areas: breakfast, room cleaning and activities organization (Food tours, BBQ, city tours, etc.). These tasks are mainly in the morning or evening, so the afternoon will be free almost everyday.
Our main requirement to the staff is the hospitality, so we expect happy and nice volunteers, always ready to help and meet the needs of our customers with a smile on the face.
This is a family business located in a authentic and local area, so you can expect a really local experience :)
Activities & Shift
We are looking for a friendly and proactive volunteer to join our team, mainly during the mornings. The task are mainly at Behappy but we may need help at Besunny also.
The day usually starts with preparing and setting up the breakfast buffet, serving coffee with a warm smile, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast time is an important moment for us — we encourage our volunteers to engage in friendly conversations with guests, helping them feel at home and part of our community.
After breakfast service, tasks include cleaning and organizing the dining area, assisting with room cleaning after check-out, and maintaining common areas whenever needed.
Occasionally, the volunteer may be asked to welcome late-night arrivals. This simply involves being kind and available, showing guests to their room if necessary, and informing them about reception hours. We provide clear self check-in instructions, and these situations are not frequent.
From time to time, we organize food tours, dinners, or workshops, and we may need some help with simple preparations. Most importantly, we value volunteers who can help guide guests, encourage interaction, and contribute to a warm, friendly, and community-oriented environment.