We are looking for some help with our hostel in Da lat in the south of Vietnam

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2019

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My name is Phuc, me and my wife Van run a hostel in Dalat. We opened on the 21st of January 2017 and have been successfully welcoming guests from all over the world ever since.

We treat our guests as if they are family and work hard to ensure the hostel is a comfortable and welcoming place to stay. We are situated 10 minutes walk from the centre of Dalat where there are many bars, shops and restaurants. we are also a short walking distance from the lake and market. Besides, we have a cafe in the hostel which provides delicious coffees and breakfasts, as well as a large roof terrace which provides sweeping views of beautiful Dalat, where we host weekly BBQ's.
Type of help
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Helping with Tourists
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This will be a great opportunity to live with a local family and learn how to cook traditional vietnamese cuisine, as well as working in a friendly, social atmosphere in beautiful Dalat. You also have chance to share muticutural traveling knowlegde with other travelers in the hostel.
Help
We are all friendly, humor and hospitable, and we love an active working atmosphere between staff (we also have 2 maids). Therefore, we are looking for volunteers who could help us with their ardor and patience. The tasks are:
- Help us with customers.
- Teach English to our children.
We apreciate if:
- You could communicate with clients with your kindness and hospitality.
- You should check your plan carefully as it is hard for our schedule if you leave earlier.
- Please always follow our hostel rules and help us to control customers’ inapprociate behavior.
Languages spoken
English, Vietnamese
Accommodation
Staying with us, you will be treated as our family members. Here are something we bring to you:
- Free accomodation: we have a private twin room with beautiful view to the city for volunteers.
- Free 3 meals with our family.
- Free scooter: 2 times per week (let us know one day in advance)
- Free laundry
- Free drinking water
*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ You will pay for any extra food, drink and other service.
- We are willing with any help for your travel in Dalat.
- We often treat good job volunteers more than they expect as our thanks 😊
What else ...
in your time off you can rent a scooter and explore the many beautiful attractions that Dalat has to offer. Such as many waterfalls, lakes and pagodas. There is also canyoning, white water rafting, mountain biking and many more activities on the best offer.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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20/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Petra) for host

I loved every minute of my stay at Mooka‘s home. Van and her husband are very kind and nice people and they made me feel very welcomed from the moment I arrived. I stayed 4 weeks and if I haven’t arranged another workaway I definitely would have extended my stay. Work was easy going, since I was there in September, which is low/rainy season, so it… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Petra)

Hi Petra,

We would like to thank you for your excellent support at Mooka’s home. We also appreciate your patience as playing with our kids and it was a great memory to them. We miss you and hope you can come back to visit us in a near future.

(Excellent )

27/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Molly) for host

Amazing experience in Vietnam with Van, Phuc, and their family at this hostel!

The work was not hard, and most of the time quite fun as it is very social interacting with guests. Accommodation is great, comfortable and spacious room shared with the other workawayer, with private bathroom. The meals provided are the best I ate in Vietnam and Van… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Timothy) for host

Working at this place in Dalat was such a blessing. Van, Phuc and their adorable children are so accommodating and work very hard to make the guest experience a memorable one.

As a volunteer, you work 5 hours per day, with every 6th day off. You help run the breakfast in the mornings, the awesome korean-style bbqs in the evening, and working… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Brittany) for host

My stay in Vietnam wouldn’t be the same without my time with Van and Phuc. They truly welcome you into their home and are so happy to share Vietnamese culture with you. Van will also leave you feeling stuffed and happy at EVERY meal. I also met so many great travelers here. Exploring Da Lat was wonderful, and there’s so much time off to get to… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kai) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for more. They made me feel at home for a month, you really are a part of their family during your stay there as you eat together and talk. Working is nice with the social aspect to it and I felt like they where giving more then I deserved for the work. When I was sick they helped me… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mandie) for host

I came to this place to come help out around Tet! I was the only volunteer so I got my own room and bathroom which was really nice, but normally I believe the two volunteers will share.
Van cooked delicious meals so I got to try all kinds of Vietnamese food! We even went out to dinner a few times which was a treat!
I worked in the mornings from… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mandie)

Mandie came to help us at the end of year when we were so busy with huge of things to do. She was always ready for help anytime even it was not her working time. Our children liked her too. Thank you for your support with great energy. We wish you the best and looking forward to your visit in the future.
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(Excellent )

08/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alban & Elvina)

We are really impressed by Alban and Elvina’s support. They just need few days to learn new tasks (others normally take 1 week) and set up everything exactly or better than my expectation. Furthermore, the couple are so friendly and always ready to help. We are looking forward to their next visit.
We miss you so much guys :blush:

(Excellent )

05/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alban & Elvina) for host

Nous sommes restés 2 semaines chez Van et Phuc qui se sont très bien occupés de nous. L'équipe est super sympa et les repas de Van sont délicieux. La propriétaire nous a fait partager beaucoup de spécialités vietnamiennes. Le travail est clair, bien expliqué et organisé. Il permet de rencontrer et de discuter avec les clients. Enfin, Dalat est une… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gonzalo) for host

I worked at this place for 10 days and had an amazing time. Van is extremely nice and her family is lovely. The job is easy and you share a room only with the other volunteer and private bathroom. Van's cooking is incredibly delicious. The vibe is cool and you spend a lot of time chatting to the guests. I would love to go back.

(Excellent )

09/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host

I spent two wonderful weeks in the hostel. It was my first experience as a receptionist, so I had to learn a lot during my first days over there. Van was very patient, she explained everything clearly. I had a shared room with second volunteer, very spacious with bathroom. I had a lot of time to explore Dalat and attractions nearby. Food was… read more

(Excellent )

23/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Cristine Louise) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I could not ask for a better host. I had an amazing experience, they treated me as part of their family. Had a nice room on the top floor (shared with another workaway), food was great-- they'll always tell you to "eat more!". Tasks was simple-- helping with reception, BBQ set up/Family dinner set up and… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Natasha) for host

I had an amazing two weeks with Van, Phuc, Mooka, Sooka and Zaki! They made me feel very comfortable and welcome. The work is definitely manageable and you still have plenty of time to explore Da Lat. I’ll never forget all of Van’s delicious cooking! I am a vegetarian and she made sure I had plenty to eat for every meal.
I miss you all and can’t… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (jacob) for host

Great experiences in vietnam! This family welcomed me into their home and i didnt want to leave. Ill be back to visit for sure! thanks again.

(Excellent )

27/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (jacob)

If you need a helpful and warm-hearted volunteer, Jacob is that one! Our family will miss you a lot. We wish you could stay longer and come back to visit us very soon.

Wish you the best!

(Excellent )

22/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Guilherme) for host

I would like to say thank you so much for Ms Van and Mr Phuc!
I spent 16 days with them,
helping in their guest house!
One of the most beautiful and comfortable guest houses that I have ever been in my life.
They make me part of their family.
Always caring about me, especially about what I eat because I’m vegetarian.
The work is very easy and I… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Constance) for host

I spent a perfect week at this place. Thank you Phuc, Van, Mooka and the beautiful baby.
I lived to the rhythm of this wonderful family. The place is the image of its owners: warm, family and good atmosphere.
Barbecues are an opportunity to meet the Guest.
During my free time, I was able to visit Dalat and did Canyoning thanks to Phuc's… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Cléolia) for host

It was my first guesthouse volunteering experience and... My 2 weeks volunteering here was amazing ! I wish I could stay there longer.
Van, Phuc and the beautiful Mooka were so welcoming with me, I had the impression to be a part of there family from the first hour I went there. Van is really funny and wears her heart on her sleeve. She always try… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Viola)

Viola is the best volunteer we luckily had ever! Thank you so much for your support and for being a part of my little family! We miss you!

Good luck, Viola!

(Excellent )

09/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Viola) for host

My time at this place was amazing. Van, Phuc and Mooka are exactly these hosts you hope to find on workaway. They let me be part of theire family and their business from the first second. I directly felt welcome and home. Da Lat is a wonderful place and Van and Phuc really want that you can explore the area and give you a lot of free time. The… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nikos) for host

I stayed with Phuc & Van for 2 weeks and was very sad to leave! From day one I was part of the family routine, everyday we shared a meal together with the family & staff which is always a delicious meal cooked by Van! Their little baby boy and dog were so much fun to play with! In my stay here not only did I have such a great time with the family… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Doris)

Doris is a very quick learning volunteer and helpful I’ve had. She did help us a lot during her stay that I don’t know how to thank her. One time I had to stay in the hospital for my pregnant test and she handled the job at the reception very well. Indeed, she is very good at reception job really. Thank you again Doris!

(Excellent )

08/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Doris) for host

Staying and helping at this place was a very pleasant experience. My help was inquired mostly in the morning time, with serving a breakfast, interacting with guest at the reception desk, checking them in. Every second day we also organize a BBQ evening on the rooftop. During my stay I was also invited to a Vietnamese weeding celebration, a perfect… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (muriel & matias)

These guys are young and full of energy and responsibility! They are also the first volunteers that I think I should write a good feedback about them. As discussed, they have 5 hours to help us at the hostel but they did help us whenever they are free. We appreciated this! We wish they could stay with us longer but they have their own plan of… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host

We spent 2 weeks in here and it wasn't long enough for all the great times we had. Van, her family and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. In the morning we had to cook breakfast and at night we would help in the kitchen with dinner. Sometimes we would work 2 hours, sometimes more but it was a good experience since we learnt a lot about… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Livia & Guilherme)

First of all, we would like to thank you for your support during 2 weeks with us, Livia and Gui. We know that the tasks at our hostel are not easy but after all we both became a family. We appreciated your attemp and hard working, your love to our baby and your memory that we never forget. Actually, we wish the time stopped so that you could stay… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Livia & Guilherme) for host

We spent 2 weeks with Van and her family. It was very delightful!
Our job routine included 2 moments:
1- working on breakfast from 8 until around 11. While I was in the kitchen preparing the meals (fried egg, scramble egg, noodle or fried meat), my husband was in charge of taking the orders and serving the guests. The amount of work depended on… read more

(Very good )

03/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (nicolas) for host

I stayed 1 month at this place and it was hard to leave. Phuc and Van were grest hosts and really make you feel like you're part of the family. They were extremely generous and helpful. I liked the friendly atmosphere of the hostel and the fact that you can meet many people there. Thanks again Phuc and Van

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jana & Michal) for host

We spent a wonderful time - one month - with Van, Phuc and Mooka (and Zaki)! It was our first workaway experience, we had a little worry, but it just disappeared upon arrival. We've become family members! The other staff were great, we enjoyed a lot of fun! Whatever we needed, we got it all. We had our own room. Van is really hardworking and nice… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Stefano & Giulia Paola) for host

We spent 10 days in the hostel and was amazing! Van and Phu are very friendly and kind, they try to do the best every day for their guests and workawayers too. The atmosphere is very funny, also with the housekeepers!! You have to work, of course, because they really need your help, but you can learn a lot about vietnamese culture and food!!
The… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Przemysław & Olga)

Przemek and Olga came to help us for 2 week and I wished they could have stayed longer because the couple are very hard working, so nice and helpful. In fact, the task in our hostel is simple but not easy in the morning and the evening BBQ and family dinner. The couple was happy to help us all the time even in their dayoff! and I am completely… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Przemysław & Olga) for host

We spent there two weeks. It was more like a home than a hostel for us. Van and Phuc- the owners- treated us like family. They are so friendly, smiling, helpful and we learnt a lot about vietnamese cuisine and local life in general from them.
Our work was basically to help with breakfasts and dinners. Sometimes we used to help them at the… read more

(Excellent )

28/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Izabela) for host

I stayed 10 days with this lovely family! Van and Phuc are sooo friendly and fun! They are a couple who have the most cute baby of the world: Mooka! The hostel is beautiful, new, organized. I worked with another volunteer and we divided our tasks. We helped with breakfasts and dinners (family dinner/bbq), usually 6h a day. I helped in the kitchen… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Connor & Catherine) for host

Me and my boyfriend volunteered here for 2 weeks and it was an amazing experience! Phuc and van are the loveliest people and their baby is so cute! We learnt to cook lots of Vietnamese cuisine helping out with the family dinners and BBQ's. The hostel has an amazing energy and we will definitely be coming back next time we're in Vietnam!

(Excellent )

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