Hostel Alter do Chão, Brazil

5.0
(53 reviews)53

Become a night-reception volunteer and discover Alter do Chão

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
43 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
40 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

We need you to help us with reception duties (night) and other tasks. We are looking for someone willing to contribute, who is communicative and responsible. We are a welcoming family open to dialogue so that activities occur in the best way for both parties. We offer breakfast, but on days when the hostel does not receive any guests, the volunteer will only receive the materials for preparing a simple coffee.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Portuguese or Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 20 and 40 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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53 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 43 Meeting locals
  • 40 Immersing in the local culture
  • 39 Get in touch with nature
  • 39 Meeting international travelers
  • 26 Practicing English
  • 16 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 19 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 16 15. Life on land
  • 4 13. Climate action
marco

Italy

5

The experience at the pousada Tapajós was wonderful! I had plenty of time for enjoying the town and the tasks were always clear and agreed the day before. The breakfast was good and the bed was comfortable. Also, Sandra arranged a great tour for me. The hostel is in a great location, 2mins away from the beach. The last night we had a nice dinner with the other volunteers and Sandra joined as well, there's a very familiar vibe in the hostel. Don't miss the opportunity! 😉

about 1 year ago

Florencia

Argentina

5

The inn has very good facilities, a well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable rooms. The location is perfect! And Sandra and her family who work with her are very friendly and hospitable. The tasks are calm, they are very well organized and respect the schedules. Highly recommended! 👌

5 days ago

Vitória

Brazil

5

I loved my experience at Hostel Tapajós, Sandra welcomed me very warmly, I felt welcomed and I learned a lot about the culture of Alter do Chão with her and her family, everyone was very dear. I loved contributing and I hope to return! Alter is a magical place and being close to people as nice as those I met at Hostel Tapajós made everything even more special.

14 days ago

Gisele

Brazil

5

I had the opportunity to experience different schedules (morning, afternoon and night) and also to contribute in various roles at the guesthouse. This made the experience very dynamic and allowed me to get to know different sides of the place's routine. The environment provides a pleasant coexistence among guests, volunteers and members of the community. And there is still the privilege of being in Alter do Chão: freshwater beaches, river, sunset, culture, gastronomy, people and that Amazonian energy that makes everything seem even more special.
Until the 6th season in 2027 ☀️🍃

about 1 month ago

Mateus

Brazil

5

It was a great experience volunteering at Pousada Tapajós. The hosts Sandra and Reinaldo are very dear, always present in day-to-day life and willing to help with whatever is necessary; I had a very good relationship with Joelma and all the staff of the Pousada. The volunteering tasks are quite easy to carry out, during days off and breaks there is plenty of time to explore the city, and the location is very good. It is a place I will miss a lot.

about 2 months ago


Maria Sandra replied

Thank you, Mateus. You are also very dear to our Tapajós family.

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Hosted by Maria Sandra

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