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Last replied
24 Apr 2024
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Description
We are Agus and Aini, a family from a village in the area of east Java Banyuwangi and 5 minutes to the port to cross to Bali.
We opened our hostel in 2019 just a few short months before the pandemic hit the island and we had to close. Eventually things opened up and we've been building ever since. Now we are looking for volunteers to come and help brighten up the place and make our hostel feel more international and comfortable for our guests as if they were home. You will be exposed to parts of the Indonesian culture that you would not have expected by reading online, as well as people from all around the world. Our hostel is located 3 minutes for the train and 5-10 minutes from the ferry to Bali and so you will find a wide range of people who are traveling to or from the island. In your off time you will be able to enjoy the city, the street food, the waterfall, and snorkeling opportunities.
We always appreciate those with creativity and an artistic flare. Please let us know your talents or skills and I am sure we can find a way for you to help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will be immersed in the local culture - food and lifestyle - since our hostel is in a central area to access the train and ferry. And of course you are invited to eat with us, as well as try the local street food and markets. You will also have the chance to join us for a trip to the mountain to see the crater and blue flames with the guests. In your off time you can explore the city, go snorkeling, and even go to Bali island by ferry, which is very affordable and close.
Help
Help improve general management and maintenance
Cleaning
Art and Atmosphere - murals and decorations
English Editing
Hospitality - welcome and socialize with guests
Social Media
We manage the hostel, so anyone who can help us to improve management and maintenance, help clean the area, and freshen up the hostel with art would be appreciated. You are free to bring your own creativity and suggestions.
Time is flexible to fit your needs.
Languages
Languages spoken
Indonesian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Malay: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We want to learn and practice our English and we want to share our language.
Accommodation
Stay at our hostel in a shared (depending if there are other Workawayers) room with bunk beds, AC and fan, eat local food with us, and have Indonesian coffee and tea.
What else ...
Many cool places to see in the area as well as the local culture. The hostel is located in a nice area close to a waterfall and beaches. There is also a national park nearby. Also, the building itself was built almost a half century ago as part of the train station.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
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The opportunity for cultural exchange is 100%. A lot of sights around and the volcano is breathtaking!… read more
I stayed for more then 2 weeks with Agus and Aini at the Backpacker and I enjoyed every single day! The tasks differed from standard hospitality to-do's like check in/out, helping with breakfast and socialising with guests, to giving tours for our guests to the backpacker for sunrise! The warm and kind way I was… read more
We appreciated the time we spent with them. Even though our time was cut too short we felt close with them by the time we left.
