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Learn about the locals and salsa culture while exploring Cali, Colombia

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    Hey guys,

    we are Martina from Germany and José from Colombia and we are looking for open minded and social travelers who want to share the experience of running a hostel together in Cali, Colombia.

    After owning a Hostel for 5 years before the crazy Pandemic, we opened about three years ago now. So far it has been a huge success and we are still in love showing the real Cal to the backpacker community.
    It's the salsa, the food, the people and their energy that make Cali a city that you might don't want to leave as soon as you have planned.

    We have been having volunteers planning to stay for a month, that even ended up starting a whole new life in their new town.
    Or others coming back a second time to volunteer, or a third, or a fourth...

    So why don't you join our local staff and help us create an atmoshere that only you are able to provide?

    You will not have any cleaning duties to complete during your stay with us, you are just going to be the support for one of our local staff. Also we are not offering any bar position for workaway volunteers.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Events & social
    Culture
    Movies & TV
    Photography
    Cooking & food
    Plant care
    Music
    History
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Team sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cali is the Salsa Capital of the world, so of course volunteering with us involves a lot of SALSA! You will get a free group class (of Salsa or Bachata) every day and you can assist the Salsa teachers in their private lessons, while you practice and learn from them for free. Also you will get discounts on some parties in Cali as well as on our tours, where you can learn all about the city, its people and its food. And if this is not enough, you can hop by our coffee shop, where you also get a discount and can learn that coffee in Colombia is not only Salento. :)

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for volunteers supporting our front desk staff with the following tasks. Obviously you will get a personal introduction and training as well as a shift manual to check things you don't remember.

    - Checking people in and out
    - Handling bed sheets for Check Ins and Outs


    Also, we’re always open for any artistic volunteering! If you happen to have a talent in painting murals, we offer you one of our walls with pleasure. :)

    The most important thing however is, that we need you to bring a fun and relaxed vibe to the hostel! And maybe step into the role of an assistant dancer for our Salsa teachers - but hey, that could be worse! ;)

    Last but not least: we’re not offering any bar position to workaway volunteers.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    French & Italian :)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will sleep in the volunteer room, which have capacity for 6 and have a private toilet. Your bed is in a bunk bed and it has a personal fan, light and sockets. We do not currently accept couples/groups of travelers.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There's a million of things that you can do with your time off in Cali and especially in the hostel.

    In the hostel:
    - Take private Salsa or Bachata classes
    - Be an assistant of other private Salsa or Bachata lessons
    - Go our every night and enjoy Cali to the fullest!
    - Take our tours around Cali which start directly from the hostel (Food tour, City Tour, Comuna 20 Tour)
    - Go out every night and enjoy Cali to the fullest!

    Escape the city:
    - Hike to Tres Cruses
    - Take a dip in River Pance
    - Check out the butterfly sanctuary
    - Take a day trip to the famous Kolibri house
    - Go tubing in San Cipriano
    - and so much more...

    Also feel free to explore your talents with our „hostel support program for travelers“, which allows you to sell desserts, food, events or whatever comes to your mind! Just let us know what you have been thinking and we set up a way to make it possible.

    All in all it definetly will not get boring for you, trust us!

  • 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 many spaces in our hostel or our coffeeshop for digital nomads. Also, we try to set up your shifts in a way that you can keep on with your work.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Kirara

    Small french puddle from our lovely Barista

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A woman relaxes in a colorful hammock, reading a book in a lush garden with vibrant plants, a cup, and a colorful mural on the wall.
A group of young people dance on a rooftop patio surrounded by plants, under string lights, enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere as evening approaches.
The image depicts three women seated at a table in a room with white walls, surrounded by plants and a yellow geometric patterned wall in the background.
The image depicts a woman with her hand raised, sitting at a table with another woman, in a restaurant or café, with a kitchen area visible in the background.
The image depicts a vibrant room with a colorful mural, featuring three individuals seated on benches, surrounded by plants and a lamp, exuding a lively and artistic atmosphere.
The image depicts a cozy café with a vibrant atmosphere, featuring a hummingbird mural, wooden counter, and eclectic furniture, with customers enjoying their beverages.
The image depicts a compact room with a bunk bed, featuring a ladder, white sheets, and black curtains, situated in a doorway with a white frame and decorative spindles.
The image depicts a group of people dancing outdoors at night, with palm trees and lights visible in the background, conveying a lively and joyful atmosphere.

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