Come help us build the most beautiful Garden in El Valle, Samaná

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Learn about sustainability: 7 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature: 7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

25h

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

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

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

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

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

Stay up to: 2 months

The Experience

Seeking a volunteer with high-level gardening skills for a hostel restaurant garden in El Valle Samana. Responsibilities include garden maintenance, planting/harvesting, some construction, and occasional hospitality support. Enjoy the tropical environment and contribute to sustainable practices while collaborating with kitchen staff.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 18 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Learning about sustainability
7 Get in touch with nature
7 Immersing in the local culture
7 Meeting locals
6 Developing environmental awareness
6 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 3. Good health and well-being
6 15. Life on land
5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
3 6. Clean water and sanitation

Aleksandra

Poland

I've spent 6 weeks at the hostel as a content creator and everything about my volunteering was exceptional. El Valle is a lovely town full of wonderful nature that I never stopped being amazed by. The community is so welcoming and you will feel a part of the family right away. The hostel and spaces available to volunteering are beautiful. The volunteering itself was something I enjoyed a lot and thanks to Leisy and her guidance I also developed skills. Overall, the experience brought a lot of peace and positive energy into my life, I will never forget this chapter and hope to be back soon!

11 days ago

Thera

Netherlands

Volunteering at LG was an unforgettable experience that I'll always cherish. The time I spent here was not just about helping out; everyday I was learning new skills, growing personally and living slower with more gratitude for my surroundings. the hostel recipes are amazing and there's plenty of space to use your own creativity in the kitchen. El Valle is a magical place in nature and the beach is just 5 minutes away from LG. Thank you to Leisy and the team for being so welcoming. These two months will always be a meaningful chapter in my journey. 🌺🧡

about 1 month ago

Wiktoria

Poland

I spent a month volunteering at the hostel as a content creator and it was an amazing experience 🫶🏻 the team is welcoming and supportive - you will feel right at home. The hostel is beautiful, clean and just a few minutes from the beach ! I highly recommend volunteering here to anyone looking for a meaningful, hands-on experience in a beautiful, eco-friendly setting. ❤️

2 months ago

James

United Kingdom

I would highly recommend volunteering with Leisy + everyone at the hostel. From the accommodation to the food, to the many lovely people you meet this was an amazing experience. I was here for around a month and loved every bit of it, I only wish I'd learnt more Spanish before I came! If you're looking to be surrounded by nice people in a heavenly location, don't hesitate! Also all of the local people are all so kind and welcoming - I felt at ease the moment I got here. You're located just a 2 minute walk from the beach + there's taxi's if you want to commute around. I will be coming again

5 months ago

Alberto

Spain

Mi experiencia en el jardín de Leysi fue MARAVILLOSA! Tanto Leysi como Ostín son personas admirables de las que hay mucho que aprender. El lugar se encuentra en un enclave mágico que une la selva con la playa. Fue como un sueño el poder estar allí y disfrutar de todas las bellas personas que habitan en la comunidad 💚🤗

3 months ago

Leisy replied

Alberto fue excelente. Flexible, amable, dispuesto. Conoce bastante de jardinería pero sabe también de cocina. Fue una adición perfecta a nuestro espacio. Gracias por tu energía tan linda y empeño a que sigamos creciendo. Espero que vuelvas pronto. Te queremos 💚💚💚

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