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Here, we believe traveling is all about connection and shared moments. As a Workawayer, you’ll become part of a vibrant community whereyour presence brings warmth and energy to everything we do.
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do; from organizing fun social activities, cooking delicious family dinners, and hosting events like Drink & Draw or Meet & Drink, to helping with breakfast and light kitchen duties. Your energy helps create the warm, welcoming atmosphere our guests love.
In exchange for your support, we offer a friendly environment where you’ll feel right at home. Our team is flexible, supportive, and happy to accommodate your needs while you’re with us — we want this to be a great experience for you too!
If you're sociable, proactive, and excited to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.
We also love offering yoga classes, so if you're a Yoga Teacher we'd love to collaborate with you as well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Interests
Self development
Events & social
Culture
Music
Languages
Photography
Cooking & food
Dancing
Yoga / Wellness
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We welcome volunteers from all around the world, along with our friendly local staff, creating the perfect environment for cultural and language exchange and friendships that can last a lifetime. Our location in the heart of the city, just a few blocks from Paseo de Montejo and its many museums and historic landmarks, makes it an ideal place to immerse yourself in Yucatán’s rich culture and history
Help
We organize daily activities that bring travelers together and create a welcoming, social vibe:
DRINK & DRAW: You're in charge of setting the space, welcoming guests, handing out supplies, and helping keep the mood fun and relaxed
FAMILY DINNER: We host family-style dinner, where volunteers will take turns to cook, serve and clean up. On Friday's we switch it up a little bit by doing Taco Night
MEET & DRINK: You'll be setting up the space, introduce guests to each other, start conversations, and keep the energy flowing.
The morning shift consists of:
BREAKFAST & KITCHEN: You’ll assist in setting up and tidying the breakfast area, refilling supplies, washing dishes and making sure everything stays clean and welcoming.
MAKING BEDS & LIGHT HOUSE KEEPING: Keeping the dorms tidy and making beds. It’s not heavy cleaning, just basic upkeep to make sure everything is cozy and guest-ready.
If you're a Yoga Teacher we also have an opportunity for you!!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Fluency in English is essential, as it enables clear communication with both our guests and team members. If you speak Spanish is a bonus!! :)
Accommodation
We provide shared accommodation in the dorms and daily breakfast during your stay in exchange for 20 hours of help per week, with two days off to relax and explore.
What else ...
We’re located in Merida’s Culinary Corridor: hub of culture, art, entertainment, and, of course, good food, as Oliva, Micaela Mar and Leña and 130 grados are some of the best restaurant in the city. There’s also a great variety of coffee shopssuch as Marmalade 47, Baretto and Alma Piedra. Bars like El Catrin, El Cuarto de Tula, La Mezcaleria and “Cantinas (bars with live atmosphere and free Yucatecan appetizers)” like El Lucero del Alba, La Negrita or Eladios.
Next to our hostel is the Parque La Plancha which has become an emblematic spot in the city because of its beautiful lake, the running trails, outdoor gym and food court. We’re also a few minutes away from the Plaza Grande, the central square surrounded by museums, where you can also see the traditional Vaquerías and the Pok Ta Pok (Mayan ball game), the Catedral de San Idelfonso, one of the oldest cathedrals in America, Paseo de Montejo, a grand boulevard with elegant mansions, monuments, museums and art galleries, Santa Lucía Park, a shaded square with traditional Yucatecan Serenades and the Santa Ana market, where you can try the local cuisine and more Yucatecan specialties.
In your free time it is also an excellent option to visit the multiple Cenotes, mayan ruins, magical towns and beautiful beaches such as Homún, Progreso, Izamal, Valladolid, Motul, Celestún, Cuzamá, Hunucmá and way more.
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 working area with internet access, tables and chairs. It is a closed space, in the mornings we ask for silence so you can work comfortably, or use our common areas and open areas where you will have a relaxed atmosphere in the afternoons.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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It was our pleasure to have her volunteer with us. We wish her the best in her next journey
Having her as part of the team was a truly… read more
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It was our pleasure to have her volunteer with us. We wish her the best in her next journey
Having her as part of the team was a truly… read more
There is a good balance between working and free-time and even work doesn't feel like it, as you get to know interesting personalities in the meantime.
Moreover, the staff is really warm-hearted and always willing to help if there are any doubts.
My tasks… read more
In addition to being friendly and approachable, Jean was a great team player, always willing to lend a hand and collaborate… read more
My role required me to teach two classes a day, 6x days a week and then I would help out in the kitchen for two hours for a few days and then help make beds for one day (that usually would only take an hour)
In exchange, I got free accommodation, free breakfast (really… read more
Everything is very well explained in the beginning by Viridiana, the staff is soooo friendly in general but we really connect with Fina and Maro (the cookers) and Amilcar (the most kind mexican guy)...
If your not scared of speaking to new… read more
There are 3 shifts :
- 6 am to 12pm shift
=> 6 am to 8 am = reception, check ins and check outs
=> 8 am to 10:30 am = help in the kitchen, serve breakfast, do the dishes
=> 10:30 am to 12 pm = take out the dirty sheets… read more
It was a pleasure… read more
Amazing experience working with Kelly! She is a pretty kind girl, always willing to help… read more
El staff es increíble, divertido y muy amables, son relajados y te hacen sentir parte del lugar. Hice muy buenos amigos alli :D... Fina la chica de la cocina es una excelente… read more
We recommend him 110%.
Hope to have him back someday :)
