Help on our surf-camp in Dakar, Senegal

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  • Last activity: 19 Apr 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    The surf camp is situated in Yoff BCEAO a fraction of Dakar, just in front of one of the biggest beach break of the area. This is the place where workers, owners, guests and hosts are all part of the same huge community. We are 2 owners (Aziz and Marta) from Senegal and Italy, who started the school in 2010. Our surfcamp offers 6 rooms(around 25 people) in total, in one big traditional senegalese house. We also have a surfshop that offers coffee, clothes and surf equipment. Everything is very close, also a big supermarket, shops and bars are within walking distance.

    Yoff is a quiet and pretty safe area of town, you can enjoy the beach vibes, without getting the stress of the city. You are 20 minutes of taxi or public transports from Dakar turistic attractions, everything is easily accessible and you can find everything you need around you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The surfcamp is a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world, people with different background and interests. Also the camp is completely integrated in the local way of life so you'll have a unique experience of the country. Our staff is local, great surf teachers and very welcoming people.

  • Help

    Help

    We need somebody happy and friendly to host new guests and explain how the camp runs. We ask the volunteers to help us around on household duties, to keep the space nice and efficient for everybody. Take pictures of the surf classes, help out with local kids, motivate guests to go surfing and make good vibes around.

    * If volunteers wants to have full access to our surfboards and wetsuits and take part in our surf lessons or trips, we ask to pay 100 euro per month. This is completely optional.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Wolof: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Our community will make you feel welcome in any possible way. From the locals to the kids everyone is gonna try to teach you some words in wolof.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a bed in the shared room in the surf camp. We have a dorm for girls and a dorm for boys.

    We will provide breakfast and dinner each day of the week. The volunteer will just take care of his/her lunch. We might ask to cook an easy meal once a week but it is more likely some of our staff will do. It can happen in an emergency state.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Remember you are in Africa, things just works differents here , be open and respectful to this beautiful culture. Senegal is the country of Teranga, people are smiling and super welcoming.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have a good wifi connections and you are welcome to use it any time for your personal activities.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    From 8am to 10am/ From 7pm to 9pm

Host ref number: 336396898675

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