Become our Cleaning, Breakfast, and Gardening Helper
The experience
Do you want to live in the heart of Santa Teresa, in a charming 1871 colonial mansion, surrounded by nature, art, and culture? Our house is a welcoming space with a pool, a tropical garden, an incredible view, and solar energy.
Here, volunteers are treated as part of the family and have the opportunity to live an authentic, easygoing, and collaborative experience in Rio de Janeiro! 🏡🌴
What you offer
28 hours of help per week
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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.
Discounts on Parties:
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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
Beginner English or Fluent Portuguese
Between 20 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
We are looking for responsible, communicative volunteers with good energy to help us with:
• Gardening and maintenance shift
• Cleaning assistant shift
• Breakfast shift
Shifts are rotating and shifts are supported by the team. We value exchange, respect, and harmonious coexistence with guests and local residents.
• Up to 28 hours per week, distributed over 4 days of help
• 3 days off per week to enjoy Rio! 🎉
Rules
⏰ Punctuality: Be ready at the start of each shift
🔄 All applicants for this position participate in the rotating schedule
🧼 Take care of the common areas as if they were your own
💬 Communicate any questions or unforeseen issues with the team
🚫 External visitors until 11 pm for safety and respect for the environment
🌙 Silence after 11 pm in the outdoor areas
💻 Record check-ins and sales correctly in the system
🍻 Beverage consumption is only allowed off the shift and in moderation
✨ Bring light energy, proactivity and a collaborative spirit!