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This role is an invitation to experience Golden from the inside and develop yourself in a diverse and welcoming environment. We have been in Ubatuba since 2023 and host mostly foreign guests. We speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish, in addition to offering classes and exchanges in several languages. We are a multicultural space where respect is essential.
If this sounds appealing to you, we would be very happy to receive your application!
30 hours of help per week
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
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
Intermediate Portuguese or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The Golden Garden Hostel Volunteer Program is a cultural exchange, learning and living experience in a welcoming and multicultural environment in Ubatuba (SP). Since 2023, we have welcomed volunteers from around the world who wish to contribute to caring for the space while experiencing the routine of a hostel that is a small hub where the whole world meets.
The volunteering goes beyond tasks. You will be part of the team, learn by doing, mingle with different cultures, languages and lifestyles, and experience Ubatuba more deeply. We seek responsible, autonomous, organized, respectful people who are open to learning, who care for the space as if it were their own home.
In return, we offer accommodation, language classes, surf lessons, boards, partnerships with excursions, local discounts and a safe, humane and collaborative environment where respect is essential and exchange is real.
Activities are focused on cleaning and housekeeping, ensuring clean, organized and pleasant environments for guests and staff. The tasks include:
• Cleaning and organizing rooms, bathrooms and common areas
• Changing and organizing bed linens when necessary
• Organizing the kitchen and supporting space maintenance
• Replenishing basic items and paying attention to environmental details
Shifts are planned in advance and organized in a weekly schedule. Punctuality, attention to detail and care for the space are essential.
We seek people with team spirit, but who can perform tasks autonomously and know how to set priorities.
Most of the shifts are individual, and our tasks are listed by time slots and our weekly schedule is made according to the hostel's demand.
- Punctuality and commitment to shifts are essential;
- Absolute respect for cultural, personal and language differences;
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, hygiene and care for all environments;
- Follow house rules, schedules and team guidelines;
- We do not tolerate prejudice, intolerance or disrespect;
- Good communication, kindness and collaboration are part of daily life.
The Golden Garden is a space of conscious living. Taking care of the environment is taking care of the people who pass through it.
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
