House and pet sitting

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Help a sustainable project: 14 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Connect with international travelers: 23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 22 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

18h

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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

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

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

You will need to take care of the house. You will not be alone probably another 1 or 2 volunteers too. Also we need you to walk the dogs and feed them along the cats and maintain the house and garden clean. You can contact us in whatever language you prefer.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Over 25 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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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

7. Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

10. Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

12. Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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38 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

23 Meeting international travelers
22 Get in touch with nature
20 Meeting locals
14 Immersing in the local culture
12 Practicing Spanish
12 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

11 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 7. Affordable and clean energy
4 10. Reduced inequalities

Chiara Jasmine

Italy

My experience was really incredible! The place is very nice and the work is not difficult, Rafa is a wonderful person always available and attentive to your needs as well as very good company. The beach is 3 km away and can be reached either on foot or by bus, very nice! I am happy with my experience, thank you very much

5 months ago

Jan replied

Dear Jasmine! We are glad you have had a great time in our house. Thank you for the dedication. Just a little correction. The beach is 3kms back and forth. Have a safe trip!

Martins

Latvia

This place has set the bar very high in my opinion. The house and the owners are wonderful. The stay was great, and after three weeks it almost felt like home.

6 months ago

Laura

Latvia

It was our first volunteering experience, and we couldn't imagine a better start. Rafa, who takes care of the villa, is a really nice and warm person. Even with the language barrier, he was kind and patient with us. Jobs weren't hard, gardening, sanding, and painting. We were happy to have a private room with a bathroom, and the kitchen area was equipped with everything you needed. Garden was a paradise. Cahuita was about 4km away, we recommend renting bicycles. I am grateful for this experience. Thank you very much.

6 months ago

Larissa

Austria

It was a nice experience at the finca. We worked exactly 3h/day -1day off- and the tasks were varied and tailored to the person. Rafa is the one who live in the finca and building it, he give us as well the work. he was very nice, showed us everything about garden, construction and support us with his organic food that grows in the garden. Jan was not there but he was very responsive, whenever there was a question. After work you can do what you want, the beach is close and the jungle behind the finca. There are also cute cats and dogs on the finca. We will defenetly recomment to work here

7 months ago

Jaqueline

Brazil

I was with my boyfriend for 3 weeks at the finca. The place is BEAUTIFUL, surrounded by nature, it is really an immersion in the environment of Costa Rica. Janus, the host, was very clear and kind about the house rules and helped us with everything we needed. We loved spending time with Ashley, his girlfriend, who was always sweet and made sure we had everything for breakfast. Rafa, the volunteers' supervisor, was flexible with our working hours. We had a private room, with a comfortable bed. The work can be a little bit hard but it's very dynamic! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING ❤️

12 months ago

Jan replied

Dear Jaqueline! Thank you very much for your support of my project. It was a pleasure hosting you. Although April was a very busy month for me and I left before you did, we could spend some quality time together and have some fun too. Have a safe trip!

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