Pet/house sitting 30 mins away from Antigua Guatemala
The experience
We need help from World packers, with duties as mowing, painting, gardening (eventually) and pet/house sitting (daily) show the room if a potential tenant shows, cleaning common areas, that includes do the dishes, clean after pets and walk Dog and feed cat and some duties as gardening, cleaning grass, fertilize the plants and small paint.
What you offer
15 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Pet Sitting:
Taking care of and looking after pets.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English or Fluent Spanish
Between 18 and 65 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Guatemala
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
# 🌿 Peaceful Project Near Antigua Guatemala! (1 Person Max)
We are looking for a proactive, calm, and highly communicative volunteer (solo travelers only)** to help us with our pets and home while we recover from a medical process. We are located about 30 minutes away from Antigua Guatemala.
### 🚫 Golden Rules (Strict & Non-Negotiable)
* **Solo Travelers Only:** The space is exclusively for **one volunteer**. We cannot host couples or pairs because the bed is a single size.
* **Tenant Priority:** We have long-term paying tenants living in the house. They are customers receiving a service, so **they always take preference**. We expect a respectful, harmonious environment completely free of conflict or drama.
* **Great Communication:** Always call or message immediately if any issue or circumstance arises, please USE WHATSAPP for communication.
You need to clean and wash what you use, keep the kitchen clean.
### 🏡 What We Offer
* Private bedroom with a single bed, closet, and private restroom.
* Hot water and fast internet (100 Mbps Wifi).
* Access to a fully equipped shared kitchen, living room, dining area, TV and laundry machine.
* Full security with perimeter cameras.
* *Note: Meals are not included.*
We appreciate a stay of **2 to 4 weeks** (flexible for more or less time depending on how things go).
You need to clean and wash what you use.
### ⚠️ How to Apply (The Filter)
Prove to us that you read our entire profile! **To get a positive response, you MUST include our cat's name, "Iroh", in your very first message.** If you don't mention it, we will know you skipped the rules, and your application will be automatically declined.
Activities & Shift
### 🐾 Your Tasks (3 Hours/Day - from Monday to Friday. Flexible Agenda!)
You will have plenty of free time to explore and visit places! We just need your help with:
* **Pet Care:** Feeding, walking, and cleaning up after our dogs (Capu and puppy Rumilda) and our cat Dobby.
* **Chicken Coop:** Feeding the hens and rooster, and cleaning their coop twice a week (or every Saturday).
* **Overnight Presence:** Sleeping at the house is a must. If you plan to travel on your days off, please let us know in advance.
Rules
* **Zero Substance Policy:** Absolutely no drugs, smoking, or alcohol (including beer) anywhere on the property. No exceptions.
* **No Food in Bedrooms:** Eating inside the bedrooms is strictly prohibited to keep the space clean and avoid pests.
* **Housekeeping Day:** Our housekeeper cleans all bedrooms and bathrooms every Friday. It is mandatory to open your room for her—this is completely non-negotiable.
***Sleep in the place is a must.
***Don't forget daily duties.
We don't offer meals but for a special situation meals can be offered as a reward for a nice and extra duty well done.