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Description
La Maca is an organisation in El Valle, Samana, Dominican Republic that aims to make this beautiful jungle paradise more visible and more reachable to tourist and remote workers.
El Valle is an off grid village in the heart of the jungle, surrounded by the most beautiful virgin Caribbean beaches and waterfalls.
A magical place with a strong community of visioners, entrepreneurs and nomads.
The home of several Yoga & Wellness Retreats and events that elevate the consciousness of humanity.
We are a bridge between visitors and locals, to create a truly valuable cultural exchange.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsHospitality/TourismHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will become the part of our international community of young traveler and entrepreneurs here in El Valle. You will live in direct contact with the nature in a paradisiacal jungle town. You will discover with us all the hidden treasures of Samana, the virgin beaches, waterfalls, cacao farms, and you will also experience firsthand the core of the Dominican culture. The vibrant Dominican rhythms, their love for dance, food and music, You will live only 7 min walk from the beach in a place where we have summer all year long.
Help
*We need help with the management of social media sites, creating content, respond to chats, messages, and emails.
*It’s important that our future volunteer has a great understating of marketing, is attentive and customer oriented. Important to have great social skills, to help with clients visiting our paradise. Also be outgoing, kind, and enthusiastic.
*We need help during the Retreats and the events held in El Valle, therefore the person must have great organization skills, and have an eager personality to help to conduct a successful event.
*Important that our future volunteer, must love nature, topical weather, sun, and animals. We have a sweet dog at the house, and time to time we would love to ask you to take her for a walk or pick up food for her.
*VERY IMPORTANT: please only apply if you speak both English & Spanish.
IT is a huge plus if you have knowledge about website management, email marketing, photography & videography. (its not an essential requirement but a huge plus)
Help requested: 5 hours a day, 5 days a week (2 days off)Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Hungarian: FluentAccommodation
Private room with private bathroom
The volunteer will be hosted in an apartment with a shared fully equipped kitchen. The volunteer will have its own private room and bathroom, but the kitchen is shared between 3 persons. We as a host will provide all the ingredients the volunteer needs to cook his/her food. We do the shopping all together every week so the volunteer can tell us if she/he has any specific dietary request. Alcoholic beverages are not included. Several time during the week, we cook all together and we share the meals as it’s a beautiful way to get to know each other and share our passion and love for food.What else ...
In your time off you can discover the virgin beaches of Samana, the waterfalls, you can hike in the jungle, rent a quad and explore the whole penninsula. Go to Las Terrenas and enjoy the vibrant nightlife and great gastronomy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day / 5 days a week (2 days off)
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The work was really clearly explained; we would have a little meeting at 10am and I was never in any doubt as to what was expected of me. I also learned a lot myself from both Leti and Adrian about using instagram and social media marketing in general. I… read more
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The work was really clearly explained; we would have a little meeting at 10am and I was never in any doubt as to what was expected of me. I also learned a lot myself from both Leti and Adrian about using instagram and social media marketing in general. I… read more