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Last replied
18 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a hostel located in the heart of the city, downtown Arequipa Peru. Family owned clothing store & now growing into the Hospitality business & looking to exceed your standards. All we ask for is a few hours at the reception desk. Easy & relaxing volunteer opportunity. We are renovating the Hotel & any improvements or creative art suggestions would be appreciated. We would like to help you enjoy your vacation & provide free lodging in a shared room with breakfast, plus access to the rooftop & kitchen.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will benefit from a cultural exchange because we are fully bilingual in English & Spanish. We were born in USA but part of our family is from Peru & we have lived in both countries for many years. We will help you feel at home & guide you through the city. You can learn about our Spanish language & the Inka culture. So much history & stories from our ancestors. Visit museums & see all that the historical center of Arequipa has to offer, from fine dining restaurants to an energitic night life.
Help
Help at the Reception desk, very simple & relaxing duties. You will have free reign over any artistic projects you choose to pursue.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Japanese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
English, Spanish, & a small amount of Japanese after living there for 4 years.
Accommodation
We would like to offer one of our shared volunteer rooms in the Hostel. We are open to discussing a discount on any private suites & rooms as well. A continental breakfast is always provided free of charge. However, Lunch & Dinner will not be provided but it is very affordable, we can give you recomendations nearby. We have many neighboring restaurants on the same street that can even provide delivery.
What else ...
Very easy going & calm area. Mercaderes street (1/2 a block away) is an entertaining street to walk along as it will take you straight to the Main Square. It is only for pedestrians & is full of people but also very safe. Your time in Arequipa will be full of great food, fun, & entertainment.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have the best Fiber Optic Internet & WiFi signal in downtown Arequipa, Peru. We do have a computer to lend if it is needed. Quiet TV/Lounge Room to focus & work in silence.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Service Dogs & Emotional Support Animals are accepted for a 1-2 day stay. Please have a kennel & the pet under control.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
The team was really nice and quite helpfull.
However, it was really difficult to know our schedule before working (even 3 or 4 hours before sometimes) and we've been missing informations to realize the tasks asked by the owner.
The room we had was really confortable and the common areas are… read more
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The team was really nice and quite helpfull.
However, it was really difficult to know our schedule before working (even 3 or 4 hours before sometimes) and we've been missing informations to realize the tasks asked by the owner.
The room we had was really confortable and the common areas are… read more
