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We are a local family based out of Bissau, with a guest house and hostel where we also host community, cultural, and music concerts.
We have full local staff who work in the reception, cleaning, maintenance, kitchen, and our garage. WorkAwayers will spend time with our staff, if you can help them practice languages as well that would be amazing. They speak Portuguese, French, and some English.
We have heard great things about WorkAway from our guests and travelers, so we decided to join as well. Our guesthouse is popular spot for those traveling through West Africa overland, as there are not many other options for hostels in Bissau. Many people traveling overland visit us on their journey.
Our guesthouse has several private rooms, and a 6-bed dormitory. We also have a common space & kitchen. Our large courtyard we use for concerts or music events / cultural activities.
Currently we are building a covered roof top for the courtyard so we can continue to host our events in the rainy season. This is our biggest priority at the moment, so any WorkAwayers with knowledge in this area would be greatly appreciated.
We have a lot of activities and projects we are working out, so we welcome all varieties of WorkAwayers to join us.
Building / Construction: Help us with renovations to our courtyard project as well as general maintenance and improvements around the guesthouse.
Musicians: As we are also a space for concerts and events, musicians, beat makers and such. We welcome musicians who would like to contribute something specific to our place.
Mural Artists: We would love to welcome artists that can contribute some beautiful murals or designs to the guesthouse.
Web Design / Graphic Artists: We are currently working on building a website, we need some updated logos and designs as well.
Social Host: In the busy season we welcome social hosts to plan events and activities with our guests.
Marketing / Social Media: We are happy to hear all ideas you might have how we can market our guest house and improve our social media presence online.
We are all about cultural exchange so anything else you might be able to contribute to improve our place, we would love to hear from you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Videography
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Self development
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Music
Writing
Performing arts
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Animals
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Hiking
Mountain
Nature
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can teach you about the local culture in Guinea Bissau, and join us for our events and concerts. We are looking for creative and skilled people to add culture and expertise to our place. You can visit islands nearby, visit the riverside. Many local attractions in Bissau, on your days off you will have plenty of free time to explore. We can also advise you on other touristic things to do.
Our local staff are experts on Bissau and the nearby regions, so they can advise you on places to travel.
Help
We are looking for people who can help with the following
You can choose your 2 days off per week, we have full local staff so our volunteers will be contributing unique perspectives and help us with ideas and new concepts.
Building / Construction: Help us with renovations to our courtyard project as well as general maintenance and improvements around the guesthouse.
Musicians: As we are also a space for concerts and events, musicians, beat makers and such. We welcome musicians who would like to contribute something specific to our place.
Mural Artists: We would love to welcome artists that can contribute some beautiful murals or designs to the guesthouse.
Web Design / Graphic Artists: We are currently working on building a website, we need some updated logos and designs as well.
Social Host: In the busy season we welcome social hosts to plan events and activities with our guests.
Marketing / Social Media: We are happy to hear all ideas you might have how we can market our guest house and improve our social media presence online.
Most of all we are looking for cultural exchange and new ideas, anyone who can help to make our place better or share outside perspectives we welcome you!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are fluent in English, French & Portuguese. We are happy to help you practice and learn the languages.
Accommodation
You will have a bed in the 6 bed dorm.
We will provide breakfast, and depending on your help other meals as well.
We have a kitchen you can cook your own meals as well. There are many local markets to find fresh produce and ingredients nearby.
Alternatively you can bring your own tent or camper van as well.
What else ...
Our local staff are experts on Bissau and the nearby regions, so they can advise you on places to travel.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a common area with WiFi access, many traveling digital nomads have used our WiFi and found it suitable for their needs. We have areas that you can work and focus, alternatively there are some cafes and hotels nearby you could also visit.
Space for parking camper vans
If no events we can park camper about 1.8m, otherwise there is space outside parking.
Can possibly accept pets
We can accept well behaved pets, as we also have a dog and cat.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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