Help out and make improvements at a cool backpackers and surf camp in Swakopmund, Namibia

  • Bisher 1130 mal gespeichert
  • Letzte Aktivität: 27 März 2024

Verfügbarkeit

  2024 

 Geforderte Mindest-Aufenthaltsdauer:  mindestens 1 Monat oder mehr

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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    We opened in July 2017 but this place is a long-term project in that it is to continually grow and improve. Olli and Iris together run the surf house and the surf school (which caters to both locals and visitors), as well as a non-profit project aiming at uplifting children from local communities through surfing and a sustainable way of life.

    Along with the owners, the surf camp manager, the yoga instructor and volunteers, who are mainly dedicated to admin and projects, the staff includes Albertina and Molien, the housekeepers, Wilhelm, the gardener, Rivaldo, in charge of surfboard repairs and general maintenance and Born, his assistant and one of the participants in our non-profit project.

    Having only 14 beds we are a small establishment and are situated in Namibia's tourist hub on the rugged Atlantic Ocean coastline in the town of Swakopmund. We are the only accommodation in Swakopmund geared towards surfers - it's only one hour to the world-famous Skeleton Bay and many other surf spots are nearby.

    There are daily routine tasks like setting up the breakfast buffet, reception duties, feeding animals - but helpers can and should also get involved (using their own skills, creativity and initiative) in projects ranging from gardening to decoration to general maintenance to adding new facilities and so forth. Join us for 8 weeks at the surf camp, spots are available from the 1st day of the following months: December, February, April, June, August and October.

    Whatever your expertise is, we'll be organizing a training day for you to make you feel part of the salty crew!

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Karitative Arbeit
    Kunstprojekte
    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
    Betreuung von Tieren
    Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
    Hausarbeiten
    Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
    Handwerkliche Arbeiten
    Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
  • UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele
    Keine Armut
    Kein Hunger
    Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    Hochwertige Bildung
    Geschlechtergleichstellung
    Sauberes Wasser und Sanitärversorgung
    Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum
    Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Weniger Ungleichheiten
    Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    Nachhaltige Konsum- und Produktionsmuster sicherstellen
    Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    Leben unter Wasser
    Leben an Land
    Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
    Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Meet cool local people, surf, make new friends, do and eat as the locals do. Swakopmund is a small town but the town and area have so much to offer! Being here, I hope, will also teach visitors a thing or two about sustainable urban living.

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    We have at least three volunteers whenever possible and daily, we have cleaning staff. Volunteers fill the gaps in between and add an international flair while contributing with their unique skills, personalities, and interests. You will be busy 5h daily for 5 days a week and good communication and teamwork with other staff will ensure that the salty ship sails smoothly.

    Most of the tasks happen in the mornings, afternoons are quite relaxed so volunteers can explore the area, chill with guests, help on projects or cook for guests to earn some spending money. And of course surf! Other than accommodation and surfing, volunteers can also enjoy our buffet breakfast, which is on offer on a daily basis to all guests.

    As a volunteer, you are expected to be at the backpackers during your shift to check guests in and out, answer guest questions, answer the phone and doorbell. If we are quiet and if enough helpers are present it can be arranged that you can go on a trip for a few days.

    As you'll be working on the following projects make sure you have some of these specific skills/interests we are looking for from volunteers:
    *️️️️️️️️️️️ Cooking - volunteers as well the owners and the day manager, take turns and at least once a week cook a meal, that's how our cooking club works!
    * Gardening and landscaping - Wilhelm, our gardener, works twice a week so volunteers need to help the rest of the time taking care of the veggie/ herbs garden and greenhouse.
    * Social media and online marketing - we need volunteers to be involved in all our channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and Youtube by engaging in these channels and adding new content.
    * Content creation and repurposing for social media and blog, we're always looking for graphic designers, writers or SEO experts.
    * Photography, videography & video making, editing amazing footage of our surf life, surfing or camping trips.
    * Maintenance/ construction and working with tools and power tools to keep the property in top shape or add new facilities - it is an ongoing project, in 2022 we'll be busy building an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, adding a loft bed to one room and an outdoor shower.
    * Previous experience in accommodations/ surf camps is a plus but not a must.
    * Qualified surf instructors - we're also looking for ISA Surf instructors that can help during surf school lessons.
    * Pilates, fire dancers and yogis are always welcome
    * Job and entrepreneurial experience - you might be traveling during your gap and looking for a new adventure but if you already have work experience we'd be keen to exchange ideas and bring your unique entrepreneurial background along.
    *️️️️️️️️️️️ Murals and decoration - artists are also welcome as long as their want to leave a piece of their art in our beautiful place!

    Helpers should have the following attributes:
    *️️️️use own initiative, be observant with an attention to detail to keep everything clean, tidy and running smoothly
    *️️️️️️️️️️️practical/problem solving
    *️️️️️️️️️️️motivated to get a task done quickly and efficiently
    *️️️️️️️️️️️creative use of materials and resources
    *clear & timely communication with the rest of the team
    *Help independently without supervision

    IMPORTANT: When applying to volunteer with us, please be specific about which skills/interests (from the above) you want to help with most:)

  • Gesprochene Sprachen

    Afrikaans: Fließend
    Deutsch: Fließend
    Englisch: Fließend
    Italienisch: Fließend
    Albanian: Fließend
    Niederländisch: Gute Kenntnisse
    Französisch: Grundkenntnisse

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    Your own lockable dorm in the main house of the backpackers, which sleeps a maximum of 4 volunteers. You share the kitchen, bathroom, lounge and dining room.

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    Some more info on the job and location:
    -Smoking allowed outside
    -5 minutes walk to shops and town centre - the ocean is 10 minutes walk away.
    -Our town is ideal to walk or cycle and we have bicycles available.
    -Transport to Swakopmund, Namibia is at helper's expense
    -Disclaimer: We as the host are not responsible for any loss/injury sustained during your stay here and it is recommended to have travel insurance for medical emergencies.

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    We have unlimited Fiber Optic Wi-Fi and an affordable coworking space 5 minutes walk away.

  • Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Yes, there is a large off-street parking lot with enough space.

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    mehr als zwei

  • ...

    Arbeitszeiten

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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