Hostel exchange-Ilha Grande, Brazil

Brazil

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16/09/2019
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2019

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I am Argentinian that have been living in brasil (Ilha grande) for 5 years and working with tourism.
I find really special meeting people from all over the world and share meals and activities.
I am renting a hostel which require to be in maintenance , painting (murals) , digital marketing , reception, and new ideas all the time, that is why i am looking forward to find people interest in exchange this activities.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Helping with Tourists
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will have a bed in the hostel, with wifi, pretty close to everything.
In contact with nature, with beaches near by and lots of outdoor activities.
Help
*️️️️️️️️️️️Looking for someone that knows about electricity, plumbing, gardening, design, painting or general maintenance, teach a new lenguage (French & german are my interest), play music (ukelele, guitar) or surfing.
Languages spoken
Spanish (native), portugues, english (willing to learn french and german)
Accommodation
Bed in a room.
What else ...
in the island there are a lot of nice activities to do, hikkings, sea sports, enjoy the beach, relaxing.
No cars in the island
no ATMS
Ask about the times of boats before coming
I can help you with the transfers from Rio or paraty to the Island.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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26/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Bianca)

Bianca y lu hicieron un trabajo excelente en el hostel.
Un mural increible que cambio un ambiente apagado y lo transformaron por completo, quedamos encantados con su trabajo .
Ademas de eso, pudimos compartir comidas, charlas, dias de playa y actividades con los otros voluntarios del hostel.
Gracias por su buena onda!! y suerte en sus viajes!!!

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Bianca) for host

Solo GRACIAS infinitas . El tiempo compartido fue simplemente hermoso. Ceci, Maria y Noe las extraño!
Ceci es una persona con mucha energia y amor por lo que hace, esto da como resultado un hostel lleno de detalles hermosos y buena onda. Gracias por coparte y por aguantarnos casi un mes pintando esa linda esquina.
Abrazo enorme!!!!

(Excellent )

26/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nastasia)

Nastasia was a really nice volunteer !! she did a beautiful paint work for the front of the hostel and everyone loved it!
Thank you for everything !!
we highly recommend her!

keep enjoying your trips

(Excellent )

07/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nastasia) for host

I had an amazing time here. Not only the island is a wonderful place to stay, but I could feel like I was with my family with this wonderful staff. I had the opportunity to paint a wall on the entrance which was a wonderful experience. Totally recommend !

(Excellent )

08/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Manuel & Alonso) for host

Nossa experiência foi ótima maravilhosa, ficamos apaixonados com o hostel, a vibe do lugar é muito linda, gostamos muito da liberdade que tivemos para propôr y fazer coisas, na real dos melhores hostel onde trabalhamos, a Parce quem foi a encarregada nesse momento fez nos sentir em casa, o tempo e a carga do trabalho é ótimo, da para conhecer e… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel & Alonso)

Alonso e Manuel foram provavelmente dos voluntarios mais ativos que já tivemos. Eles praticamente fazem de tudo. Acroyoga, manutenção, costura, cozinha, recepção (espanhol, português e inglês) etc. Além disso, estão sempre dando ideas para melhorar. Manu e Alo tinham sempre muita boa disposição, sempre prestes para ajudar mesmo se não estivesse no… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Juan ) for host

I could write a chapter for a book from my time in Ilha Grande, thanks to the people i met there! staying here, being whit Ceci, Maria, Noe, and lots of Volunteers was one of the most complete experiences of my travel so far... I loved the hostal, felt it as my own home, Ceci is a person who is truly willing to help people, full of energy, with a… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Juan )

Juanchiii porque te fuiste???? jajaja . Es algo que le debe pasar muy seguido, o quiza en cada lugar que va, porque realmente es excepcional, su trabajo su personalidad, sabe hacer practicamente todo, con dedicacion, detalle y buena voluntad (lo cual hoy en dia es bastante dificil de encontrar).
Nos ayudo con todo lo que era necesario hacer en el… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)

Carlita!! que persona tan linda!! ademas de prestativa, amable y respetuosa. Nos ayudo con el desayuno en la mañana, siempre dispuesta, en horario, y haciendo bien las tareas que le eran asignadas.
Ademas de trabajo, en la convivencia fue super, se llevo muy bien con los otros voluntarios, y compartimos comidas, charlas, musica y mas !

Gracias… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host

The energy and the love we can't describe, right? We just can feel... and it's what we feel when step into the hostel. It's pure good energy! Ceci and all the long term volunteers are creating a magical place in Ilha Grande. They are like a big family that always welcome new members with affection and great delicious food! Haha. I just worked for… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emilio Nicolas & Maria Sol)

Emi y sol son divinos.
Se quedaron un mes con nosotros, ayudandonos en varias tareas, como recepcion, limpieza, cosas de carpinteria (emi tiene esas habilidades tambien), pintura, o lo que fuera necesario. Se desenvolvieron super bien, siempre respetuosos, agradecidos y amables con los huespedes y otros voluntarios que tambien vivian en el… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emilio Nicolas & Maria Sol) for host

Antes que nada, muchas gracias por la oportunidad Ceci.
Nuestro paso por el hostel duro un mes aproximadamente, donde compartimos musica, juegos de mesa y buena comida. Trabajamos cuatro horas al dia, los horarios estan muy bien organizados y ademas gozabamos de tener nuestros dias libres juntos, cosa que no siempre sucede. Y como para mejorar la… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Helena)

Thomas & Helena were really nice volunteers! they helped us with the reception, check in and out, with some cleaning and even painting ! it was really nice having them here and also share some meals and talks.
Thank you guys for your kindness and help.
Hope you keep enjoying your trip and have the best experiences!!

(Excellent )

19/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Helena) for host

Thanks a lot Cecilia! Muchas gracias, muito obrigado, merci beaucoup! Nuestra primera vez en workaway y fue óptimo! Cecilia y María son muy buena onda con los huéspedes y los voluntarios. Disfrutamos mucho de la experiencia en Ilha Grande y de los 15 días en el hostal, ayudando a la recepción y el mantenimiento. Nos dio la oportunidad compartir… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alistair)

Alastair fue excepcional. Nuestra comunicacion fue excelente y nos encanto tenerlo en el hostel, se llevo super bien con los otros voluntarios tambien y siempre muy respetuoso, agradecido y gracioso !! :)
Nos ayudo con recepcion (su simpatia y amabilidad con los huespedes se destacaba), tambien nos ayudaba a limpiar y ordenar areas comunes,… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)

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(Negative )

21/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

A experiência foi ótima para mim fiquei dois meses e não queria partir da ilha mas tive que seguir viajando !
Os horários são bem respeitados e o trabalho e tranquilo e variado
Obrigada a todo o equipo a ceci e Maria para acolher me bem a Noe para compartilhar os seus talentos de super cozinheira e a todos os voluntários para os momentos de… read more

(Very good )

11/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie & Francisco)

Leoni y fran son increibles, predispuestos a ayudar en todo, super activos, amigables, respetuosos y divinos.
Fran nos ayudo con mantenimiento en general, principalmente electricidad que fue super util y necesario para el hostel, leoni con pintura, limpieza, orden en general y sobre todo compartieron con nosotros su hermosa musica.
Compartimos… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Leonie & Francisco) for host

Una increible experiencia rodeados de gente igualmente increible, mas alla de la ubicacion situada en este paraiso, el hostal esta administrado por gente que esta en constante crecimiento. Cecilia estaba a la altura de administrar y llevar eficientemente el manejo de todo, nos sentimos comodos y bien recibidos de no vencerse la visa sin duda nos… read more

(Excellent )

11/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Marta)

OH Marta & Dani are simply amazing, super friendly and funny, active, resposables and helpful. They helped out building a website, some videos, and marketing proyects of the Hostel which was awesome, we learned lots of new things with them. But not only at work, we really enjoyed having them here and sharing great moments, meals, music and games.… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Marta) for host

Our Workaway experience with Ceci was just awesome! She is a wonderful individual who loves socializing, playing ukele and eating chocolate… What else could we ask for? We had a great time at the hostel also sharing the experience with other volunteers who were there at the time. Thanks Ceci for hosting us, you will always be welcome in Madrid. Un… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)

Jonas was a big help coming from heaven.
He really helped us with electricity that we were really needing it, but not just that he also cooked really good !!
we could share some meals and talks, and it was lot of fun.
Thank you Jonas for being part of the Hostel

(Excellent )

02/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jonas) for host

As my first Workaway experience couldn't be happier: I had this great opportunity to get to know amazing people such as Noe, Maru, Mari, Nico.... y Ceci. Qué te puedo decir de esta chica?! Tiene una energía unica, implacable. Con su sonrisa y buen humor, trata a todos con inmenso cariño y respeto; Organiza las actividades diarias de forma muy… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)

Our dear Clara!!!
We are really grateful of having you here!!
She was always ready to help on anything needed. But We also have really good time together, cooking, playing and talking.
Thank you Clara for your help provided! Hope to see you again somewhere!
and remember you are always welcome!!!

(Excellent )

07/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host

Thank you Ceci for everything! I had a great time in Ilha Grande and I would go there any time again! I stayed there around two weeks and it was my first workaway experience. I felt welcome the first second I arrived and Ceci and the other volunteers made it easy for me to feel at home and a part of the group from the first second on. We cooked,… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

our lovely David!!!
What an amazing person we could meet through this website. A new friend :D
WE truly loved having him here, he was really helpfull and always with a big smile, spreading good energy to everyone.
thank you for giving us the pleasure of meeting you and share meals, music, games and great talks.
have a great life!!!

(Excellent )

17/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

This was my first workaways experience and the only thing i can say is amazing! Cecilia is a wonderful host that made the stay on the island a real pleasure! The house is nestled in the jungle and surrounded by natural beauty. Cecilia is passionate about this island paradise and her passion for people and enthusiasm is magnetic. It was great to… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (marco)

Marquitoooos!! that's how we called our dear volunteer.
He is an amazing person, always helping, and making us laugh, cooking (italian pasta and chocolate salami that we will never forget ! haha), teaching and sharing music with us.
He painted (as you can see in his profile picture that took here) :D
Grazie mille marco!!! we love youuuu
Keep… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (marco) for host

Mas o menos he pasado tres semanas en este fantástico lugar conociendo fantásticas personas! Ilha grande es un lugar mágico, salvaje y rico de espacios maravillosos; playas paradisíacas y caminos interiores en el medio total de la selva brasileña. Ceci es una persona adorable, disponible, amigable y siempre muy solar y de buen humor, siempre te… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Erica Virginia & Nicolas)

Eri y nico fueron una gran parte del grupo que ayudo en los inicios del Hostel, acompañaron todo el proceso, desde la mudanza, hasta los utlimos detalles de pintura y arte.
Fueron de gran ayuda, simpre predispuestos. Ademas de crear una amistad despues de todo lo vivido, compartiendo juegos, comidas, musica y tantas cosas mas.
GRacias chicos!!… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Erica Virginia & Nicolas) for host

Vivimos tres meses con Ceci en Ilha Grande, fue nuestra primera experiencia de workaway. Ella es una persona que siempre esta dispuesta a ayudar, muy respetuosa y amable. Pasamos días maravillosos, además del trabajo compartimos charlas, juegos de mesa, comidas, artesanías, día de playa, risas, etc. Fue muy grato ayudarla en la apertura de Hostel… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Joel)

Joel was an exellent volunteer!
he really helped us with something we really need, electricity. And he was also willing to help everyone.
We shared meals, talks and activities.
Thank you for being part of this proyect!

(Excellent )

26/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Joel) for host

I had an amazing time on Ilha Grande. It is such a beautiful place to spend some time. Cecilia was very helpful and very accommodating. There was a great bunch of volunteers and I had lots of fun. Thanks!

(Excellent )

25/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

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(Negative )

24/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tomás) for host

Cecilia fue muy buena anfitriona. Se nota que gusta de hacer sentir bien a las personas que estan hospedadas. El clima de trabajo fue muy ameno. Se dieron muchas buenas charlas durante la convivencia con todas las personas, compartiendo charlas, mates, tereres, musica, peliculas.
Ceci gracias por abrirme las puertas. Espero que le metas a la… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Tomás)

Thomas fue un excelente voluntario en casa. Siempre con mucha energia para hacer cosas nuevas, materializar sus ideas en el jardín de una manera increíble, no puedo estar más agradecida y contenta de haberlo recibido .
Ayudó mucho en el jardín y nos enseñó muchas cosas a mi y los que también vivian o estaban de paso en la casa.
Compartimos… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Polina)

Poli, Poli!!! que mujer increible!!! super dinamica, proactiva, atenta, organizada, divertida.
Me encanto tenerla en casa y compartir experiencias con ella.
fue de mucha ayuda en la parte de marketing de la empresa, hizo banners, tarifarios, tarjetas personales, carteles, etc.
Trabaja muy bien !!!
Gracias Poli!!! lo mejor de lo mejor para vos :)

(Excellent )

15/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Polina) for host

Ceci is an AMAZING PERSON! I stayed 10 days in her house and really enjoyed this time. I loved this beautiful place and all the time we spent together with her and another volunteers. Thank you so much, Ceci, for this experience and a wonderful trip to Islas Paradisiacas. Will be happy to see you soon!

(Excellent )

24/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille & Léopold)

Cami y Leo fueron voluntarios excelentes!!! cualquiera que los reciba , no se va a arrepentir!!

fue muy lindo tenerlos en casa y compartir comidas y actividades con ellos.
ayudaron en todo lo que necesite siempre, son muy agradables, divertidos y organizados.
Gracias por tanta buena onda!! dejaron muchos recuerdos que hasta hoy compartimos con… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Camille & Léopold) for host

Estaba nuestro primer experiencia Workaway con Cecilia y fue nuestro mejor recuerdo desde el inicio del viaje... MUCHAS GRACIAS para todo Cecilia, eres una chica con mucho valor, afectuosa, alegre !! Estaba un placer compartir esta semana con vos, con Leo tambien.
Cecilia fue muy flexible para que pudieramos disfrutar de las marvillosas de la… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (gonzalo)

Conocí a Gonza (y su amigo con quien viaja "Fede") en el momento justo cuando estaba necesitando Workaways en casa, sinceramente iban a quedarse pocos días quizá hasta algunas semanas, pero terminaron quedándose casi 6 meses. Y fueron meses super productivos, los chicos me ayudaron con absolutamente todo lo que se puedan imaginar, lijar, pintar,… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)

Nick came with his friend Ryan, and spend like 3 weeks here, I wish they would stay longer, it was a pleasure having them here.
They were awesome, nick is a surfing instructor so i spent great days learning with him, he is really patient, and a wonderful teacher!
Ryan took some really cool pictures and videos.
They were both very handy too, so… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host

We had the best time doing WorkAway with Cecilia on Ilha Grande! Ceci is the best WA host you will find - she is very easy going, helpful and always provides clear instructions for the tasks. Ceci was also always inviting us to social activities like volleyball, beach and dinner at friends. Doing WorkAway on Ilha Grande with Ceci was the best… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Riny & Milou)

Riny and Milou were lovely! i loved having them here, they were always ready to do something with all their energys. They were active and also thinking on what need to be fixed before me telling them, i love that!
we could even do some things together and share meals and talks !
i wish you the best for the rest of your trio you truly deserve it!!… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Riny & Milou) for host

This was our first workaway experience and it was amazing! Cecilia is very kind, cheerful and happy with all the work you get done. She really made an effort to make our time at her house enjoyable and really wanted to get to know us. The work was easy and hours were very flexible. We got to see everything we wanted on the Island. Thanks for… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host

Cecilia is a brilliant host, smiling and always bringing a good energy around. The mood there is very casual, the working time and tasks are very flexible.
Staying there for 2 weeks with nice people around, working in the garden and home facilities, teaching language was a real pleasure. The island is quiet, wild and beautiful with birds and… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host

Please go and meet Ceci & discover the island ! The month I spent there was incredible and leaving was so much harder than I thought. Ilha Grande is full of adventures and Ceci full of energy.
I worked at her souvenir shop : it's not the most interesting job ever, but that way you get to know more about the economics of the island and to speak… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Luiz & Agnieszka)

Luiz and Aga apart from being a lovely couple, they were really friendly and help out a lot in the house.
Aga help with the gardening and decorating with a lot of love some plants near the front part of the house and Luiz made a great plumbing work. They didnt stay much but his stay here was a pleasure! and i am glad they could also enjoy the… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Luiz & Agnieszka) for host

The place, the island and Cecilia are really great. We only spent there 4 days working, but we had a very good time. The day we arrived coincided with the travel anniversary of other workawayer and our meeting day so Ceci made us delicious bolo and we shared the dinner. The job was very pleasant. We worked in the garden cleaning it and decorating… read more

(Excellent )

23/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host

It was a great pleasure to meet Cecilia and staying at her place. She always takes care of all the workawayers, provides them a lot of Information about places to visit on the Island and the working times are quiet flexible.
I worked approximatly two hours a day and did things in the garden like cleaning or making it more beautiful and also… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel)

I am so happy to have met Marcel !!
he spend somedays at my place helping in the garden, and doing a great work on any activity that i gave him to do.
He was also my best German teacher!! once i told him i wanted to learn he took it really serious and it was fantastic cause i learned a lot!
Talking with him and share some meals was also a… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

Having David as a Workaway at home was a nice experience.
He had really good ideas that helped us out to improve the beauty of the garden and the house that is rent for tourist, he also get along with everyone that was there at the same time and we could share some meals together and nice talks.
He also teach me some french and i am glad he… read more

(Very good )

12/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

Nice island, nice house, nice garden (getting nicer and nicer ;) ), nice people (mostly argentinian!)... Don't worry, all speak english as well. And there is always new people from workaway, or tourist renting the rooms. That's nice for the general atmosphere, and spend your free time with, go to the beach, trekking, or going out to Aquario! The… read more

(Very good )

12/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (aykut adem)

Aykut was a lovely guest and W.A!!!
He was always ready to help with a lot of energy and enthusiasm !
He helped me painting, cleaning, gardening and building a small box for growing some veggies.
Looks really nice now!
We could also share some meals and activities together and that was also really cool!

gracias Aykut! Hasta la proxima ;)

(Excellent )

10/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (aykut adem) for host

Actually there are lot of things to say... Cecilia is a great person and so kind and helpful. It was my first workaway experience but could not be better. She always helped me. I and my colleague David did painting, cleaning, gardening etc. She has a beautiful garden and we tried to make it better. I hope we did it. I spent excellent 11 days in… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Julian)

July y lucho ademas de ser predispuestos, proactivos y ayudar en lo que se necesitaba en la casa, son super simpaticos, me encanto conocerlos!
Los super recomiendo!!! :D espero cruzarlos de nuevo!

(Excellent )

04/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Julian) for host

Pasamos una semana increíble. Ceci es una excelente persona, y nos hizo sentir como si estuviésemos en nuestra casa. Despertarse con los monos en el patio es inigualable. Recomendamos este anfitrión e un 100%,y definitivamente alguna vez vamos a volver. Hasta la próxima!

(Excellent )

02/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

The days i could spent working, helping and getting to know Cecilia were an amazing experience for me!
We had great fun with her and her friends on the island, it's a beautiful place to live in.:)
It was a pleasure to help with everything we could do in the little time we had, gardening, painting the staircase, and whatever else there was to… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa and Veronika where at home for 10 lovely days.
The weather was really good for them to help in things at the house, garden and also for going to the beach and play voleyball together.
They are awesome helpers, we made a maintenance in the strairs and looks great now!
Thank you for your help and this beautifull days we spend together :D

(Excellent )

30/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ida)

Ida and Linea were awesome helpers and guests at home.
They help me painting the front doors of the garden and end uo looking great !! :)

We could also shared some moments together and play voleyball

Thank you girls for those lovely days and all your help :)

(Excellent )

06/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host

A really nice first experience with workaway. the house is beautiful and the persons that live there also. Cecilia received you really well and you can be part of this amazing island. we tried to build an orchard, but Cecilia needs help from men volunteers to do it. this is been a awesome experience and i'm sure if you come, you will be happy to… read more

(Excellent )

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