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Help restore a hostel and enjoy the region of Kas, Turkey

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    16 Mar 2026

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If you are not a Turkish national and planning to visit Turkey to volunteer, study or work you will need the correct visa. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    🌿 Welcome to Kaş – A Reborn Backpackers’ Home Since 1985 🇹🇷

    Hello my friend 🙋🏼‍♂️
    Welcome to Türkiye!

    We are the first backpacker hostel & bungalow establishment in the Kaş region, founded in 1985. Built into the hillside with lush gardens, wooden bungalows, and a charming stone house dormitory, our place has preserved its authentic spirit for over 40 years.

    In 2011, during the construction of Kaş Marina and the surrounding road, the property was heavily damaged. Thanks to a global call for support, volunteers from all around the world came together to help rebuild it.
    ✨ International volunteers were the true heroes of our rebirth.

    In 2021, we opened Livorno Restaurant, a stone-oven Italian kitchen that quickly became a well-known name across Turkey 🍕🧿

    In 2024, with the addition of our new swimming pool, the facility evolved into a full diving resort.
    As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to experience scuba diving and even take internationally recognized certification courses 🤿



    👋 About Me

    My name is Can. I’m an agricultural engineer (plant pathologist by profession). After 10 years in agribusiness in Istanbul, I moved to Kaş and have been running the camp with my family for the past 20 years.

    During winter, my wife and I spend the season in Koh Tao, Thailand 🇹🇭 working as diving instructors. If you’re planning to continue traveling after Turkey, we’re happy to guide you with recommendations and connections.



    🌍 Cultural Exchange Matters

    Workaway is about cultural sharing and international connection. For this reason, we kindly ask that Turkish citizens do not apply, as we aim to create an intercultural environment.



    🤝 Commitment & Responsibility

    Please apply only if you are genuinely committed.
    Volunteers who confirm their stay but do not arrive (without informing at least 5 days in advance) will be reported to Workaway.

    We value reliability, respect, and clear communication.



    😊 Hoping to See You!

    If you are open-minded, positive, and ready to be part of a social, sea-loving and international environment — we would love to welcome you.

    See you in Kaş 🤗

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Music
    Plant care
    Writing
    Fitness
    Water sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    First they will be part of our large family and they won't feel as tourist any more. They will live with locals which is the best way to learn about others culture.

  • Help

    Help

    Before & Beginning of the Season (March – May)

    This is our preparation and renewal period.

    Volunteers may help with:
    • 🎨 Refreshing murals and artistic paintings around the property
    • 🛠 Light restoration work (mainly painting & gardening)
    • 🌱 Garden maintenance and landscaping
    • 🍕 Supporting the restaurant team (basic prep & service assistance)

    This period is perfect if you enjoy creative work, outdoor tasks, and seeing visible results of your contribution.



    🌊 During the High Season (May – October)

    This is our most active and social time of the year.

    Volunteers may assist with:
    • 🏊 Pool area support & helping around scuba training operations
    • 🏕 Hospitality tasks in the hostel (guest interaction, reception support, organizing common areas)
    • 🤝 Assisting our professional staff in daily operational tasks
    • 🍹 Supporting the hostel bar or garden bar

    During the season, energy, communication skills, and a positive attitude are essential.



    If you are responsible, social, open-minded and ready to be part of a dynamic international environment — you will fit perfectly here 😊

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Turkish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are a big family, many people here will be happy to teach you Turkish while practising their English.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bed in a dorm

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Kas is a wonderful town for volunteers especially if you love sea, nature and history.
    Volunteering has enormous benefits for you. You will get a unique insight into Kas (Antiphellos -Lycia) that most backpackers will never get to see.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Zeytin

Host ref number: 666627321472

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