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Hello travelers!
We are a family-run hostel/hotel with a restaurant, bar and scuba diving school on majestic Lake Atitlán in the highlands of Guatemala. Accessible only by boat, we are located right on the waterfront in the small indigenous village of Santa Cruz la Laguna, looking out over the three volcanoes that surround the lake. We have a fun relaxed atmosphere and try to build a family feeling for those who are away from home. A great opportunity to meet other travelers, mix with a wonderful local community and enjoy stunning surroundings.
We care a lot about the communal energy this spot has, we are looking for people willing to be the heart and soul of this place. We like volunteers who take active action in organizing activities for both the fellow workers and the hostel guests to gather together: board games, pool competitions, arts and crafts afternoons, open mic nights, marshmallow roasting nights... and much much more!
We really appreciate people willing to become part of a family, happy to be here and spending their time keeping the place lively and sparkling, involved 100% in the vibe of our beautiful hostel.
We are very easy going and fun people but we like to highlight that we are not a massive party hostel, so if you are looking for wild nights we are definitely not the right place for you :)Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a volunteer, you will be in a very multicultural place, you will be able to have language exchange both with other travelers and local people. In the village of Santa Cruz you will find many cultural activities, cooking classes, weaving classes, and you will be able to visit villages around the Lake and experience real Guatemala.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in the local life, learn about local history and even learn Kaqchikel (the local language) if you want to!Help
We ask for a 6-week minimum commitment after a one-week trial. Help consists of greeting guests at the reception, dealing with the check-ins and check-outs and, in general, being present to keep the place lively and interact with customers. The atmosphere is very casual but the place does get very busy from time to time. We offer you a bed (either shared dorm or private room, according to availability) and 3 meals per day, vegetarian options are always available; half-priced drinks, free kayak/paddle rental, and 10% off diving. And, last but not least, a beautiful view of the astonishing Lago Atitlan every day!
We need our volunteers to speak ENGLISH and have at least a conversational level of SPANISH!!! We look for people who are confident in answering queries in person and over the phone in both languages, our customers are from all over and the local language is Spanish.
Please write the DATES that you are available to volunteer in the subject line of your message as it makes it easier for us to go through applicants and it also shows us that you have read our profile! :)
We get a lot of messages from volunteers and we do our best to answer all of them.
If we do not get back to you it could be that our team is complete at the moment of your application, we apologize for that.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentAccommodation
You'll be sharing a room with other volunteers or, according to availability, have your own room with shared bathroom facilities.
What else ...
Please no hard drugs or psychotic people! Although we like to have fun, we are not a party hostel every night!
We wish to be considered a family and not a random 5-hour shift workplace.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Whether you are looking to trade your cubicle for a lake side restaurant or your office for one of our beautiful hotel rooms, we offer perfect accommodation for the digital nomads willing to work remote while in Guatemala. We have good Wi-Fi connection, alongside with food, drinks and local activities to keep you busy while working and for when you need to relax and disconnect.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Please speak to us directly. Max 25
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if you are looking for the place to grow up yourself , to find a real family and to understand what "love" means.
you are knocking to the paradise door.
I traveled a lot , and this place will give you so much opportunities to be yourself with an amazing team spirit.
the people I met there will stay for ever in my heart.… read more
She is lovely, caring, hard worker, super well organised, trustworthy, stress free and above all she SMILES ALL THE TIME. This French bundle of joy became a friend the moment she entered the premises, and hopefully for life.… read more
Fellow voulnteers: amazing
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Te da tiempo para conocer el entorno y el equipo de voluntarios y responsables es genial!
Conoces a mucha gente increíble que rápidamente se… read more
It’s a place where you can find friends
It’s a place where you can always find someone that’s there to help you
It’s a place where you can learn new things
It’s a place where there’s amazing vibes, people always smiling, great food, funny night events
A place that you can call home also… read more
Desde lxs dueñxs, las managers, voluntarixs, personal de cocina, limpieza, mantenimiento... todo el equipo es increíble y forman una gran familia.
Además, el… read more
Simba! Thank you very much for sharing these amazing weeks with… read more
Todo fue perfecto. El lugar es espectacular, el trabajo muy bien organizado y la comida siempre deliciosa.
Pero más que todo encontré personas maravillosas.
Gracias a Deedle y Dave por recibirme, por ser tan simpáticos y por haber hecho del hostal un lugar… read more
We miss you Sam! we send you love and good… read more
What I really enjoyed, instead of other places, is that most of the staff are spanish speakers and I've had the oportunity to improve my… read more
Desde los dueños, managers, voluntarios y trabajadores hacen que la experiencia en este lugar sea maravillosa, sentirse en familia y en casa.
El trabajo es 5 horas al día 5 días a la semana, a veces en temporada alta es un poco… read more
I don't know where to start in order to describe so many things using only written words
First of all I would like to thank Deedle and Dave for all their generosity, kindness, for their way of being and for opening the doors of their home to me when I needed it the most, thank you very much, I will be… read more
Always there to help, they were amazing on the job, relaxed… read more
This has been one of the best experiences in my life. And I’m not kidding.
To start with, Dave -one of the owners, and Tami -the manager, are with no doubts some of the best people I’ve ever… read more
As soon as I arrived, I felt like a member of the family. The owners and other volunteers gave me a very warm welcome and I… read more
We highly recommend Lorenzo! Súper… read more
It is such a small world there ! In only a few weeks, I really had time to feel properly like home.
Tuesday at Larry's, parties at Free Cerveza, Saturday night BBQs, were the usual… read more
He's a very hard worker that loves interacting as much with guests as with other volunteers and workers of the place. Loves to try and learn new things and he will easily surprise you with he's "touch… read more
I would definitely recommend him for any kind of workaway as he is really adaptable, kind, clever, smiling, fun and the list goes on.
He really got along super well with… read more
This place is super pro, but still a fantastic atmosphere! The two managers, Laura and Sam are the coolest ever! Fair, pro and loving. This experience of volunteering, was so much fun! Great teamwork with the other volunteers.
The owners Dave and Deedle are so cool! Hands on and really appreciative of any help giving… read more
The hostel is in a beautiful location on Lake Aititlan overlooking the volcanos directly opposite it. It has a fantastic social environment, (we met a lot of people, both staff and travellers, old and young, who we have kept in touch with since),… read more
The volunteering team is managed like a family. Everyone's well taken… read more
It's a family away from home, every one is awesome, the staff for sure but also almost all the guest who are staying in the hotel and it makes a really good atmosphere to work in.
Food is amazing, hikes around are really good, scuba is so fun, or you can chill for a day. Don't… read more
During my 6 weeks, I spent Christmas, New Years, and my birthday at the hostel. I didn't even feel… read more
Keep tanning Dre!
Which is sad because this was definitely the best place I could have stayed at! Staff was amazingly nice, schedules were precise and we knew what was expected of us, and the place is just too beautiful to describe.
Sorry for waiting so long, and I hope you keep up the good work still!
During… read more
Dave and Deedle are probably the best people you could ever work for and they have become like family to me. You will be hard pressed to find a warmer, more fun working environment or a… read more
We hope you all the best in your studies and the door is always open for you here!