Handcrafted Surfboards in Gijon, Spain

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  Description

  I am Hiucif Rahim and I have been a surfboard shaper for more than 35 years, running my small family business. I have a workshop in Gijón, a small, cozy and beautiful coastal city in Asturias (northern Spain). We work at professional and amateur level with clients from all over the world making custom boards (France, Brazil, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand ...).
  
  Mi nombre es Hucif y soy shaper de tablas de surf desde hace más de 35 años. Mi pequeña empresa familiar tiene su taller en Gijón, una pequeña acogedora y bonita ciudad en Asturias (norte de España). Trabajamos a nivel de competición y de aficionados con clientes de todo el mundo (Francia, Brasil, Portugal, Alemania, Australia, Nueva Zelanda...).

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Accommodation, breakfast to repair surfboards.
  
  Alojamiento, desayuno y proceso de reparacion de tablas de surf.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  We are looking for someone with experience in surfboard sanding, glazing and board repairs to help us during august, one of our busiest months. Someone with previous experience and knowledge in this area is required, as we are a very small and busy team and will not have the capacity to teach you how to do this.
  
  Buscamos un ayudante para los procesos de lijado, glaseado y arreglos de tablas de surf durante Agosto, uno de nuestros meses más ajetreados. Es necesario que tengas experiencia previa y conocimiento en estas tareas, ya que somos un equipo pequeño y muy ocupado, y no tendremos capacidad para enseñarte como hacerlo.

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  Languages

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

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Single room and shared bathroom in our family home in the city centre.
  
  Habitación individual y baño compartido en nuestrp hogar familiar situado en el centro de Gijón.

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  What else ...

  Our region is full of mountain, beaches and unique cultural places to visit and activities to do! Come surfing with us, you can go hang out at the beach, do a trail, visit Gijón historic city centre. Lots to explore and do.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  20 hours week