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Description
We are a small backpackers hostel in the heart of Santo Domingo's colonial quarter. The hostel has 9 rooms and a roof terrace with a view of the ruins of the San Francisco Monastery, the first in the Americas.
The owners/managers are two friends: Claudia (UK) and Juan Carlos (Spain). We have two rescue cats and one Husky. We pride ourselves on supporting the community around us. We love recommending local businesses and working with our neighbours to keep the street clean and tidy.
Nearby we have the weekly Sunday "Bonye" concert - a free Son and Salsa concert set in the monastery ruins.
We are also a few minutes walk from all the bars, nightclubs and main sights of the Zona Colonial.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll be immersed in Spanish and Dominican culture :)
We can give you an insight into life in the Dominican Republic, give you tips on what to do in the city and beyond.
Claudia is a passionate linguist and Juan Carlos is a talented chef :) We very often eat together and spend our evening relaxing on the terrace.
We hope to learn about how we can boost the aesthetic of our hostel, learn your language, and learn some new dishes :)
Help
We are looking for people with the following skills:
- cleaning rooms, sweeping, mopping floors
- artists, especially muralists
- general maintenance
- gardening
We provide drinking water, coffee and sugar.
We have a fully equipped shared kitchen for you to use. 3 hours a day: 5 days a week.
Please send examples of your past experience.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Dorm room if more than 2 volunteers at the same time
Coffee and sugar provided.
Full kitchen facilities for you to cook.
What else ...
The Zona Colonial has lots of art, music and cultural activities.
As we are in the capital there is easy access to everywhere on the island on your days off.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have excellent WiFi and spaces where you can work.
Can possibly accept pets
We accept dogs and cats :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
I spent around 10 days here which has a super location, and is absolutely beautiful (i miss the terrace!).
I got to help on multiple things like preparing the rooms for ghe guest, painting a wall or varnishing some wooden chairs :) Claudia always… read more
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A professional artist with a… read more
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I spent around 10 days here which has a super location, and is absolutely beautiful (i miss the terrace!).
I got to help on multiple things like preparing the rooms for ghe guest, painting a wall or varnishing some wooden chairs :) Claudia always… read more
Alix,… read more
A professional artist with a… read more
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