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🏝️🔨Live, Build & Explore Paradise – Volunteer With Us in San Agustinillo, Oaxaca

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The experience

Help us bring our second dream beach house to life in the tropical paradise of San Agustinillo, Oaxaca, just five minutes from the ocean. You’ll take part in the construction of a beach house, learning hands-on skills such as carpentry and concrete work alongside our local builders. Every day mixes physical activity with unforgettable surroundings, jungle, ocean views and fresh air. You’ll stay in our beach house with a sea view.


What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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


What you get

3 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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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 Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Join us in building our second beach house in beautiful San Agustinillo, a small paradise on the Oaxacan coast where life moves with the rhythm of the ocean 🌊☀️

As a volunteer, you’ll be part of a hands-on construction project, working side by side with our local builders, friends, and other travelers from around the world. Every day brings something different depending on the stage of the build and your skills.

You might help prepare the site, carry materials, mix concrete, build wooden molds, create rebar structures for columns and beams, or assist with carpentry tasks like sanding, assembling wood pieces, and even helping with the palapa roof.

As the house takes shape, there are also opportunities to get involved in finishing details such as polishing concrete, preparing walls, organizing tools, and helping create the final spaces that will soon become a beautiful home by the sea. If you have experience in carpentry, plumbing, electricity, or construction, that’s amazing and your skills will be highly appreciated.

What matters most is a positive attitude and the willingness to learn. This is a great place to gain practical skills while being part of something meaningful.

Volunteer hours are usually relaxed and flexible. Our local team works Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, while volunteers typically help from 8 am to 1 pm for 4 days a week, or sometimes fewer hours spread across 5 days. We’re very flexible and always happy to adjust the schedule if you want to enjoy yoga, martial arts, surfing, or simply spend time at the beach.

We provide all 3 meals from Monday to Friday, and weekends are a little more spontaneous and fun. People often do their own thing, but we also love gathering for BBQs with fresh local fish and sharing meals together.
Life here is all about balance: meaningful work, beach sunsets, community, and personal time. We often cook together, hang out as a group, and enjoy the relaxed vibe of San Agustinillo, while always making sure everyone has space for themselves too.

San Agustinillo is truly a magical place — a small beach town surrounded by nature, amazing surf, warm people, incredible sunsets, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico. It’s the perfect place to slow down, connect with others, learn new skills, and enjoy the simple beauty of coastal life.
We want everyone who joins us to feel at home, have fun, and leave with unforgettable memories.


Activities & Shift

The local team usually work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but typically volunteers work from 8 am to 1pm, 4 days a week. The schedule is flexible, so we’re always happy to chat and adjust if needed.

Weekends are free, and we usually take most of friday off— the perfect time to relax, enjoy the beach, or explore the beautiful surroundings of San Agustinillo. 🌊🌴

In terms of activities outside of the construction we usually spend every evening on the beach from 4pm, swimming, playing beach volley, rock climbing or relaxing.

We also ride motorcycles and mountain bike regularly in the area, typically we do day trips to pluma hidalgo for example or explore other beautiful beaches within a couple of hours drive. We also try to regularly go to the mountains to hike and camp.

We always try to includes the volunteers when we organize fun getaways and experiences.


Rules

We truly value creating a respectful and harmonious environment where everyone feels comfortable. To make the experience enjoyable for all, here are a few simple guidelines:

Once we agree on a schedule, we value being punctual and respectful of everyone’s time so the work flows smoothly.

House Rules for Volunteers

Please keep the kitchen, bathroom, and common areas tidy after use, so they remain pleasant for everyone.

At night, we appreciate a peaceful atmosphere, giving space for rest and relaxation.

Most importantly, we encourage open communication, kindness, and mutual respect — outside working hours we are very relaxed, easygoing, and always happy to share good moments, meals, and laughter. 🌿✨