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A beach front hostel with swimming pool and relaxed party vibes. A great place for people to meet locals as well as people from all over the world. We are looking for fun, energetic and outgoing people who can make the place enjoyable for the guests and bring people together by assisting entertainment manager with daily activities and the organization of evening parties and events. We do not accept couples. Come and try surfing, paddleboarding, volleyball, ping pong, kayaking and enjoying this wonderful community.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
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
A great opportunity to learn surfing from the locals and help promote Guatemalan surfing worldwide as well as a rich engagement with the local community which is great for practicing and mastering your Spanish.
Help
We are looking for hostel volunteers who can bring people from all over the world together and create an energetic friendly hostel vibe. We have a lot of local surfers at weekends too so opportunity to practice your Spanish. Volunteers will assist the entertainment manager in engaging with the guests, setting up and running daily activities as well as organizing evening events and parties. The main role of the volunteers is to engage with the guests and provide a truly memorable experience. The minimum commitment is a month.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
A home right on the ocean in our volunteer accommodation. free of charge for the duration of their stay with three free meals a day. Free surf board rentals for volunteers and a swimming pool.
What else ...
We are unfortunately not looking for couples and only hire solo travellers
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Feedback (50)
The job was easy and fun, and the atmosphere was always cheerful.
I met some amazing people here 😊
Highly recommend!
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The job was easy and fun, and the atmosphere was always cheerful.
I met some amazing people here 😊
Highly recommend!
I spent two wonderful months volunteering here and I wish I could have stayed forever! I truly found a family here and was so so sad to leave.
From the moment I got there everyone was so welcoming even took me out on my first night lol. Only took me a cpl days to get in the swing of things in… read more
I had an amazing time here, the hostel and El Paredón are beautiful. The work overall is pretty simple and you pick it up after one or two shifts. Everyone is very sweet and helpful and when you make a mistake or forget about something, the other staff will be understanding and helpful. The food you get is… read more
The place is stunning but what makes it magical are the people!
they made me feel home since the first moment and I really wish I could stay more since it has been really hard leaving such fantastic people!
totally recommended! you will have a lot of fun and make lifetime friends!. special note also for the ladies working… read more
Would definitely recommend as a workawayer!.
He shows up on time. Shows sense of responsibility towards his job activities and also to follow house rules. He is a person you can rely on. And know everything will be taken care off.
We wish him the best on his… read more
Its a great opportunity to meet great people from around the world. It's an interesting blend of uber-fun and work.
I made few amazing friendships there, had few crazy nights out, reminded myself how to be a bartender - all in all for me it was a very rejuvenating experience!
Highly recommended to do it at least… read more
He was always on time to his shift, he has great energy towards team members and guests, and everytime we asked him to do something. he would do it with a positive attitude and a smile on his face.
Also, he created amazing content for our social media, videos and photography included, with professional equipment… read more
Paula es totalmente bilingue, es responsable, es inteligente,… read more
Professionaly, she has very good skills, she was always proactive, willing to help, faster learner and multitasking: she always had a smile on her face.… read more
He was always caring, he has very high emphatetic skills. We highly reccommend Josiah.
-Dulce
-Dulce
I had to cross the Atlantic to meet you lol !
what place! just an paradise beach with a pool bar and great people around you! What else do you need?
thank you all of you for make my experience here amazing!
Dulce and Bruce I already miss you both 💔🥺
I'll be back! 🇧🇷 ❤️
I was there at the beginning of the shut down in Guatemala and I can't thank Rusty and Jan enough for adjusting through the chaos and keeping us… read more
Thank you for being my home away from home! I really enjoyed my time here and even stayed a week longer! The staff do a great job of making a welcoming atmosphere for the guests. I had the chance to meet locals and people from all over the world that came to hang out, relax, attempt to ride the crazy waves. Thank you so… read more
We will miss you greatly and hope to see you soon again!
even i wasn't the… read more
It was fun working at the bar! Would do it again
I recommend !
Thank you!!!! A hundred times, thank you.
Always ready to jump in if we needed help and he took some of the most amazing pictures of our hostel ever. Thank you so much, Max!!! I hope you come back soon!!!!!!!!
Recommended to EVERYONE.
We loved having her and she always brightened our days as well as those of our guests. Please come back you teeny tiny amazing person :). We love you!
In terms of location, food, accommodation - can't be beat, forreal... work here never once… read more
Honestly, as long as you work hard and talk to people, I don't see how you could not enjoy your time there.
Thank you so much Rusty, Jan and… read more
Lovely Jubbly.
Id like the open vibe and welcoming new guest from all around the world everyday.
I did lots of diffrent project here working as a carpenter.
In my freetime id like to drink a beer in the sun, go surf, play… read more
Well it's paradise on a beach! Couldn't have asked to work anywhere better or with a better team of people. The hostel has a good balance of having a wee party and being super chilled. You don't find many places in the… read more
These guys know what they're doing and come up with a lot of new ideas.
It was a pleasure to have you guys around! hope to see… read more
If you are looking for a great place to stay during your travels where you can work and still surf , explore , party and meet great people , this is… read more
We were still in the process of getting the hostel ready for the opening, so there was a lot of work to be done. For me that meant painting, sanding, varnishing and other practical things. All in a… read more