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Surf Camp needs creative Builder / Carpenter / Handy-person!

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The experience

We are the Algarve Surf Hostel & Camp and seeking a creative worker to help with building outdoor furniture, painting, general maintenance, garden maintenance and ocasionally driver. Applicants should be skilled with powertools, creative, detail-oriented, FUN AND WILLING to join in the surf camp dynamic. In exchange, we offer accommodation, food, and surf lessons/rentals.


What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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


What you get

3 days off per week

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

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

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 22 and 40 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

This unique volunteer position offers 4 to 10 weeks of work at the camp. While you'll be guided by the manager, there’s plenty of room for creativity and input on designing stylish decorations within budget. This role is ideal for someone is happy, social and experienced in DIY, construction, carpentry, or electronics. We have a list of projects to enhance the camp and are excited to welcome someone with enthusiasm and DIY expertise to bring them to life!


Activities & Shift

There are 4 volunteers handling daily hostel tasks like breakfast and check-ins. Your role will be separate, with flexible hours as long as you complete 24 hours a week—whether it’s 6 hours over 4 days or spread out differently. We also host evening activities for guests and staff, and it’s always appreciated to have an extra set of cheerful hands to help with driving, guiding guests, or tidying up.