Help at a beach hostel in Florianopolis, Brazil

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello everyone!

    We run a beach hostel in Florianopolis and look for nice people to join us and help us with some tasks.

    Located just 2 blocks from the beach, our hostel is a family run business,with a cozy and friendly environment so we like to have around people who share the same care for the place as a big family.

    We require at least 4 weeks stay. Please make sure to mention the date you are planning to come so we can check if it’s possible to host you.

    HELP NEEDED:

    -Cleaning
    -Reception
    -Painting
    -Photography
    -Arts/decoration
    -Other small tasks in our daily routine
    (all tasks include cleaning and a bit of everything but it’s not a hard work at all) as we also have 2 employs helping out and doing the main task as they work full time

    -Fluent Portuguese or Spanish is a plus, good spoken English are required if you dont speak spanish or portuguese (you need to be able to communicate with the guests either in Portuguese, Spanish or English)

    WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR COMMUNITY:

    -A smiley face =)
    -Good vibes
    -Commitment
    -Honesty
    -Punctuality
    -Cleanliness (we try to keep our hostel tidy and clean as much as possible so we expect helpers to have good cleaning and tidiness standards)

    HOURS:

    -One day on, one day off (24h per week) for ex ... 8hs monday, off tuesday, 8hs wednesday, off thurday.

    WHAT WE OFFER IN EXCHANGE:

    -Bed in a shared dorm
    -Free wifi all over the hostel
    -Free surf boards (soft board)
    -TV with Netflix/Youtube
    -Pool table
    -Hammocks
    -Nice view of the mountains and the sunset
    -Friendly environment , we also help you to learn portuguese, barra da lagoa is beatifull and friendly place to stay

    ABOUT THE ISLAND:

    Florianopolis is one of the most beautifull islands in Brazil surrounded by lakes, dunes, native forests and dozens of idyllic beaches. There are lots of outdoor activities here like surfing, hiking, soccer, capoeira, beach volleyball, beach tennis... You can also just chill in one of the many beaches around or explore the urban side of the island. Believe me, you’ll fall in love with this place and will never get bored.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Florianópolis is a hub for backpackers and travelers from everywhere! Here you’ll have the chance to interact either with locals and foreigners, practice different languages, learn about the local culture, learn how to play capoeira (free classes nearby) and other sports... and of course, share your own story, experiences and whatever you have to offer.

  • Help

    Help

    Help with reception, general cleaning, organizing, eventual handyman tasks, taking care of the guests needs.

    One day in and one day off .

    We have also a local permanent staff who can help and support you in all the activities at the hostel.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared dorm (bunk bed)
    Shared bathroom

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In your free time you can beach bum, go surfing, hiking, sand boarding, kayaking, play soccer, beach volleyball, beach tennis, explore the nature around, visit the Tamar Project (a non profit organization to protect the sea wildlife) learn about the local fisherman village and improve your language skills.

    There's a bus stop a few steps from the hostel and all the basic facilities are at a walking distance (grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants, souvenir shop).

    *PS: there’s no ATM here. The closest one is located 8km (5mi) away. Most of places accept credit and debit card.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    25 hrs a week max

Host ref number: 747256778778

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