Help out at our family project in Cape Town, South Africa

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  Description

  Hi im Rob owner of the guesthouse in Cape Town ,South Africa.
  I love surfing, nature and outdoors and hiking.
  We love having volunteers help out at our humble guesthouse in Cape Town !
  
  Welcome to my profile :)
  
  Caoe Town is a very diverse place (it looks like 3 countries in 1). You will find hot weather ,cold and mild all in one day ;)))
  
  I'm polite and respectful so you can feel 100% safe here. You'll also have a private room. I like to live in peace and harmony. What I expect from my volunteers: Positive energy, being kind, peaceful, quiet, and clean. If you're passive-aggressive or toxic this project might not be suitable for you :)
  
  My place:
  I live around 10km from downtown.
  - There is public transportation is at walking distance from my place. I can provide you with a private room. The bed is big enough for up to 2 people.
  - Shared kitchen
  - Shared bathroom
  - Hot shower (all day)
  - Free Wifi
  - Free Lunch (from Monday to Friday)
  - I've a washing machine
  - I have fruits and vegetables in the kitchen and you can use them as well for free (to prepare your breakfast or dinner).
  
  There are so many things to do and explore in Cape Town
  
  - Cable cars: we don't have subways, we have cable cars and you can enjoy nice views. It is one of the largest cable cars in the world. If you take your time you can go around the city by cable cars in half a day (taking it easy).
  
  Our team consists of my son James who manages the property for myself. He helps with the gardening staff and the maintenance of the guesthouse.
  James also owns his own surf camp at another property near Cape Town, so if you would like to learn to surf on your weekends off you are welcome!
  I am in charge of the bookings and admin of the property .
  We have a cleaner called Mavis who comes two times a week to clean .

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Van life

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Photography

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Team sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Water sports

  

  Cycling

  

  Dancing

  

  Mountain

  

  Winter sports

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Hiking

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  volunteers will be able to live a real South African lifestyle , living and breathing our way of life .
  At the heart of South African society is Ubuntu, a profound sense of communal identity, hospitality, and shared humanity. You will learn how local communities prioritize collective well-being, consensus-building, and deep reverence for both elders and ancestry.
  South Africa provides a living history lesson. By engaging with locals and visiting sites like Robben Island or the Apartheid Museum, you will learn about the country’s journey through colonialism and apartheid. More importantly, you will experience first-hand how South Africans continually navigate reconciliation, healing, and nation-building.
  With 12 official languages, South Africa is a linguistic treasure trove. During an exchange, you can pick up foundational phrases in languages like isiXhosa, isiZulu, or Afrikaans. You will also notice how these languages often blend in daily conversations, reflecting the country's overlapping cultural heritage.
  Food is a powerful unifier in South Africa. You can learn how to cook Cape Malay curries, bake traditional Xhosa breads, or participate in a braai (a traditional South African barbecue). These culinary experiences often come with rich storytelling about the heritage and historical origins of the dishes.
  A cultural exchange allows you to explore the roots of South Africa's first peoples, such as the San and Khoi cultures. You can learn about ancient survival techniques, traditional medicinal plants, indigenous folklore, and the creation of ancient rock art.
  Ultimately, a cultural exchange in South Africa teaches you how to embrace diversity, adapt to new environments, and connect with others on a profoundly human level.
  Workawayers will become part of our family at the guesthouse and cook and eat together every evening .
  There are also musical instruments such as piano and guitar for our workawayers to use and learn from . We as a family love music and enjoy socialising every evening with guests and workawayers .

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  Help

  We would like to have young people who would help out with bookings, cleaning duties, helping in the organic garden , walking the dogs, shopping and interacting with guests.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  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

  Volunteers will have their own private room in our guesthouse.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We accept digital nomads . And are very happy that you can work yourself from our guesthouse in your own time .

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Tasha

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