Culion, Philippines

5.0
(6 reviews)6

General maintenance & help with projects on a private island!

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Expand your environmental consciousness
6 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

3h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

€ 4

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

Since we have limited resources, we ask for 200PHP / €3-4 to cover basic necessities such as shower water, drinking water, rice, cooking gas, and cooking oil so volunteers don’t have to buy and carry to the island as there is no public transportation to a private island at the moment.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Hi! Before you send a request, please read the full description. Please bear in mind that the island is only as good as the people staying on it. Otherwise, it’s just another piece of land surrounded by water. Albeit, an awesome one! Also, I didn't buy the island. I inherited it. I'm running and funding everything myself so please don't expect a 5-star resort. I won't have a jacuzzi for you. I have lots of baby sharks and corals though. :)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Private Island

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 6 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 14. Life below water
  • 5 13. Climate action
  • 4 15. Life on land
Maria Chiara

Italy

5

I had such a great time at the host! The place is beautiful, and I felt at home from the moment I arrived. Rex and Ines are amazing host, they made the whole experience really enjoyable. The diving was also incredible. It was an unforgettable experience, and I'm so happy I had the chance to stay here. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for nature, great people, and amazing diving. Thank you for everything!

2 months ago

Tanner

Australia

5

Mate! Tell you what, you cannot beat this place. Rex and Ines are incredible hosts, super chill, kind, sociable and superb divers! The caretakers are incredibly friendly and their kids will make you forget all the problems you think you had. And if they can't fix things, the dogs certainly will. If you're looking for a luxury, modern island getaway, look elsewhere. the host is rudimentary in the best possible way. It's a simple life, and that's all you need. Will be back for sure!

6 months ago

Jennifer

Germany

5

Ines & Rex are great hosts! They really make sure you feel comfortable and you have a good time. We did 2-3hours of work, which was totally fine. Sleeping in a tent at the beach with the ocean sound was super nice! Most of the time we had dinner all together in the evening and played cards. Diving with both of them was a great experience as well, I could work on my buoyancy, did a nightdive and we had a fun day at the shipwrecks. Can highly recommend the place, if you look for some peaceful nature, diving and lovely people :)

6 months ago

Sacha

United Kingdom

5

I had the best week on the host, I only wish I could have stayed for longer. The island really is paradise! Rex and Ines were so welcoming, really clear with the tasks and ensured that we were always enjoying ourselves.
Whilst I was there Rex did my advanced open water PADI qualifications and he was such a great teacher. I especially enjoyed the wreck diving! On our day off I visited Culion with the other volunteers which was really enjoyable too. This is one of the best volunteering experiences I have had and I couldn't recommend more.

6 months ago

Harry

United Kingdom

5

Staying on the host was an experience I will never forget. Rex and Ines were fantastic hosts who communicated well before we arrived and were always around to chat to during the stay. If you are interested in snorkelling or scuba diving, the host is the perfect spot. The island has its own reef which you can explore at your leisure. They also offer scuba diving course, which I completed during my stay, and I can't think of a place I would feel more comfortable diving. To top it off they also have 3 dogs and a puppy in their little island community. I can't recommend this enough - thank you

6 months ago

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