Maintenance of social areas - cleaning and content creation
The experience
Hostal Olmito is an eco-friendly seaside refuge in Canoa, Ecuador. We are looking for a content creator to support us on social media (you don't need to be an expert) and to help with cleaning the social areas (reception, garden) and customer service. We offer an authentic experience in a close-knit environment, where you can develop your creativity in a family-like setting. If you're interested, get in touch with us.
What you offer
17 hours of help per week
Social Media:
Maintain and update social media channels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate Spanish and Intermediate English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
El Hostal Olmito is an eco-friendly establishment located on the boardwalk of Canoa. We are looking for a responsible, respectful, creative and proactive person. Good communication with guests and the team. As it is a space open to the public, it is important to maintain a good presence and collaborate in the order and cleanliness of the hostel.
In exchange, we offer a close and family-like atmosphere facing the sea, where you can develop your skills, connect with nature and live an authentic experience.
If you want to learn to surf you can also use our board if it is available and take care of it as if it were yours.
I would be delighted to meet you and have you become part of the Olmito.
Activities & Shift
Hours and shifts: 3 hours daily, distributed as 1 hour in the morning, 1 hour in the afternoon, and 1 hour at the end of the day (at night).
Depending on the movement, it may be that we need your support at night a little more.
Two days off: Monday and Tuesday.
Tasks: Reception, Creation of visual content, support in general maintenance (especially due to the marine environment), taking care of the garden outside and inside, feeding and pampering our pet (a kitten).
Attitude: Kind, charismatic and collaborative, with initiative to contribute ideas that help attract tourism. We value creativity and are open to trying new proposals. We want you to feel at home and also enjoy your stay with us.
Rules
To maintain a harmonious environment for everyone, it is important to take care of the hostel's order and keep the common areas free of personal objects.
While in contact with guests, we value a good presence and collaborative attitude. During working hours, we ask for responsibility and commitment, giving a good image of guest service and the hostel's image.