Learn and cook traditional dishes from Colombia's Pacific coast
The experience
Do you enjoy cooking and want to learn unique dishes with fresh ingredients from the sea and the jungle? This is your opportunity. Our kitchen is a place of gathering and tradition, and we are looking for volunteers who want to contribute and learn.
Tasks:
- Support in the preparation of typical dishes (encocado, ceviche, piangua tamales)
- Cleaning of utensils and the kitchen
- Assistance with food organization
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Bartending:
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
Cooking:
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
What you get
1 day 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.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Requirements
Intermediate Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Travel insurance
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Aprende y apoya en la cocina mientras preparamos platos típicos del Pacífico colombiano con ingredientes frescos y técnicas tradicionales. Buscamos personas creativas, curiosas y con ganas de explorar la cultura local a través de la gastronomía. Serás parte de un equipo que cocina para huéspedes, voluntarios y a veces para toda la comunidad.
Activities & Shift
Las tareas varían según el área de voluntariado, pero en general incluyen:
Turnos de 5 horas al día, 6 días a la semana.
Se promueve el trabajo colaborativo y el aprendizaje mutuo.
Habrá espacio para participar en actividades culturales, talleres locales y caminatas guiadas por la comunidad.
Si necesitamos ayuda en actividades diferentes a las de esta oferta, las asignaremos entre los voluntarios presentes.
Rules
Respetar los horarios, el entorno natural y a todos los miembros de la comunidad.
Mantener la limpieza y el orden en las áreas comunes y habitaciones.
Participar con actitud proactiva y mente abierta.
No se permite el consumo de drogas o alcohol durante los turnos o en áreas comunitarias.
Cuidar los recursos del hostal como si fueran propios.
Fomentar la convivencia pacífica y el diálogo respetuoso.