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🔨 Volunteer in Carpentry and Maintenance in Paradise! - Puerto Escondido, Mexico 🌴

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The experience

We are looking for a proactive person to help with the maintenance of our hostel in La Punta Zicatela. Tasks include carpentry (repairing, varnishing and maintenance; building new furniture is a big plus), painting, basic electrical work, and garden care. We value technical experience, autonomy and an eye for detail. We are 2 minutes from the sea, we provide surfboards and a family-friendly atmosphere. Help us keep the hostel looking impeccable at all times!


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

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.

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

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.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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


Requirements

Between 20 and 47 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

El intercambio cultural es una parte fundamental de nuestra experiencia. Creemos que recibir a voluntarios de todo el mundo es una oportunidad única para conectarnos, aprender y crecer juntos. Esto es lo que puedes esperar en términos de intercambio cultural durante tu estancia con nosotros:

Actividades Sociales y Conexión con la Comunidad: Nos encanta crear oportunidades para que nuestros voluntarios se conecten no solo con nuestra familia, sino también con la comunidad local. Tendrás la oportunidad de explorar los mercados locales, donde podrás aprender sobre la vibrante cultura culinaria de Oaxaca.
Para aquellos interesados en las tradiciones locales, participamos ocasionalmente en eventos y festivales comunitarios, donde podrás experimentar la rica herencia cultural de Puerto Escondido. Ya sea una celebración local, una limpieza de playa, o una reunión comunitaria.


Activities & Shift

Carpintería: Mantenimiento de muebles (lijar/barnizar). La construcción de piezas nuevas es un plus.
Mantenimiento técnico: Revisión y reparación de detalles de electricidad básica y fontanería.
Pintura: Aplicación de pintura y protectores para mantener los espacios frescos frente al clima.
Jardinería: Cuidado general de plantas y áreas verdes. Buscamos autonomía para detectar fallos y proactividad para resolverlos.

Hay un turno de 5 horas al dia y 2 días libres a la semana