Help at a small hostel in a bohemian and international area of São Paulo, Brazil

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22
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19/10/2021
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2021

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Hi there!
We are a small hostel located in the bohemian and international area called VILA MADALENA!
We are always wanting to have foreigners among ourselves to be part of the staff!
That means fun AND work!!
As a small place the atmosphere here is very nice and most of us stay at least 6 months to 1 year! We offer you accomodation + food

There is a nice community vibe as this is a small place. Cultural exchanges and interaction plus great location in town!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Help
General work in a hostel such as hosting, little cleaning every now and then, picking up the phone, posting on facebook, etc!!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
This 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
Hostel
What else ...
SAO PAULO is NY of Latin America. Over 50.000 restaurants, 33.000 cab drivers and 15 million people to interact the way you like. Graffitti, art, cinema, universities, projects, surprises, and lots of fun in here. In the hostel, expect for music and cooking, coffee and dancing, movies and popcorn!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5

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Feedback left by and about host (22)

09/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (halit) for host

This was the my first workaway experience that I spent 5 weeks with wonderful people. The hostel located in one of the nicest places in Sao Paulo. You can go everywhere from this place and come back to the hostel easily. You will be immersed in Portuguese while you're doing your volunteering in this hostel. Gustavo is the manager of the hostel and… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Angel) for host

Lucas, the owner & your point of contact here, did not seem forthright on a few point, though this might be a cultural difference. A few weeks before my scheduled arrival he let me know that I would have to spend some days painting an office space he's remodelling, though of course there's no mention of that on here, nor did he mention it in our… read more

(Negative )

07/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Adriana) for host

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(Negative )

31/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ulises) for host

The Hostel is good to stay, you can do a lot of activities ankpd know a lot of places around the hostel only walking. The employees make a good atmosphere to the hostel. The activities and the schedules let you enjoy São Paulo.

(Very good )

20/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Julien & Elisabeth) for host

Working for one month in this hostel was a wonderful experience! I met friends there who became really close to me. A lot of good laughs!

Lucas is a really cool and comprehensive. The area is beautiful. The hostel is quite small but it makes it very friendly. The job itself was relax and flexible.

Thanks Lucas!

(Excellent )

08/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nikolai) for host

I volunteer one month in this hostel and got a lot of positive emotions! Beautiful terrace, good music, friendly personal, volunteers and guests. Vila Madalena is the best place for living in Sao-Paulo! Thanks!))

(Excellent )

20/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)

Claudia was of great help. She is smart and very knowledgeable commanding languages. She is great. Thanks and doors always open.

(Excellent )

20/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nunie)

Nune was of great help and very keen to engage whenever needed.

(Excellent )

10/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack stayed for at least 2 months and was always of great help staying many times at late night hosting guests and being diplomatic to solve issues when needed. We recommend him as a volunteer and doors will be always open for him herel.

(Excellent )

10/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host

Had a great time here. Work was easy and fun. A real cool hostel with all sorts passing by. Can't wait to get back there, spent nearly 3 months in the end. Would recommend it to anyone as a good experience. Thanks Lucas

(Excellent )

26/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jannik) for host

It`s a lovely place in a lovely neighbourhood with lovely people! I enjoyed the help and the people a lot, made some good friends :) usually they are always open for a beer as well haha

(Very good )

12/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (John)

Great help we had from John. Took tasks volunteerly and he was a good friend of the hostel. Doors always open for you John. Thanks.

(Excellent )

12/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (John) for host

I had a fantastic time at the hostel. I made some great friends and found a family here, in a lovely neighbourhood in Sao Paolo. The work and atmosphere is laid back, would love to come back some day!

(Excellent )

28/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Çağdaş)

He is great artist and pro active ! Recommend !!

(Excellent )

27/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Çağdaş) for host

It was a very good experience to make a project in this Hostel, the stuff was great and very helpfull. I ve painted a wall and stayed there for 6 days. It was an important piece of my Sao Paulo trip. Obrigado

(Very good )

25/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (stellina)

Nice and helpful traveler. Good with maintenance and hygiene. Recommend.

(Excellent )

25/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (stellina) for host

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(Negative )

04/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Paloma) for host

I loved the expirience of working here! Everyone is really awesome, all the staff very friendly and easy going, the area has a lot of things to do from bars to tourist places, near from public transportation, and full of interaction in the hostel. I trully recomend staying here if you have the chance :D

(Excellent )

12/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Hamish) for host

I really enjoyed working here. It's a totally relaxed, chilled vibe and everyone else at the hostel is totally friendly and good fun. This was my first time doing Workaway and everyone was totally welcoming. A great place to base myself while I explored Sao Paulo!

(Very good )

19/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

Sorry i'm late ! Would like to thank everybody for this increadible experience, i loved the life there. Great staff, good atmosphere... And the location is perfect, there are plenty of things to do !

Hope to see you someday ;)

(Very good )

17/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host

I had a lot of fun at this Hostel. The staff is great and easy to work with. The location is amazing, Vila Madalena is an exciting neghborhood to live in and there is so much to do. It is a nice quiet hostel and dealing with bad travelers was never a problem. Enjoyed my stay at the hostel very much!

(Very good )

05/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (malwina) for host

It was very beautiful experience for me to work on this hostel. I love this place ;) is like familly, i was very happy there.

(Excellent )

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