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IMMEDIATE positions Available.
IMPORTANT!
( Due to the volume of applications, Please notice that we will ONLY REPLY to those who have correctly formatted the title of their application. Selected position / Availability date / How long you are available. Thank you)
- / PANCAKES / CLEANING /
RESPONSIBLE / SERIOUS / AUTONOMY / FAST LEARNER / MOTIVATED
- CREATIVE PAINT & DESIGN ART POSITION / An artist skilled in mosaic and artistic painting on wooden surfaces.
Start: NOW
To join us, we require a commitment to stay with us until the end of December, (with the possibility to extend).
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We feel privileged to be part of the team at this amazing Ambiance & TOP-RATED Hostel in Faro, Algarve, PORTUGAL. Our team is multicultural, highly motivated about this beautiful project, and we all share our daily routine with enthusiast vibes. Driving the same dynamic together is crucial for us. Respecting and adapting to the high standards and the unique vibe already established are fundamental aspects for us. Additionally, upholding the community lifestyle rules, and ensuring things stay tidy and clean, holds great importance for all of us. The beginning of every new season holds special significance, especially this one, considering the high level of memories and happiness we all shared during our fantastic previous season, staff, and guests included.
Our beautiful little house exudes a cosy Mediterranean vibe with some beautiful bohemian touches, especially at night. Situated in Faro's down-town area, right next to the international bus and train stations, and only 6 km from Faro International Airport. We boast a sunny rooftop with hammocks, a delightful and social breakfast every day, and numerous pleasant guests, with plenty of memories waiting to be made. Faro beach is 8 km from the hostel, reachable by a 25-minute beautiful, peaceful, and inexpensive boat ride."
IMPORTANT! (Please read carefully before applying!)
Please notice that we filter and reply only to candidates matching one those position criteria.
Our successful applicant will be/ have:
- fluent in English, UE citizen (only!),
- Adaptability and respect ( Vibe, Shift, rules)
- Hostel Volunteer experienced already
- Highly motivated,
- Sociable
- Dynamic, friendly, positive, smiley energy
!!! IMPORTANT !!! OFF LINE HOSTEL!!! Not really, but ONLY Sociable people will be hired !The use of the phone will be reasonable and WILL NOT be possible during the shift and in the SOCIAL AREAS of the hostel !!! Thank you for understanding and adapting to our social and laid back little bubble.
!!! IMPORTANT !!! We are NOT a PARTY Hostel at all !!!
The atmosphere at our hostel is friendly and relaxed. We take our position and every shift very seriously and help each other as a community experience.
Wages: Min. wages per hr.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be part of this amazing experience, our friendly and relaxed hostel community, with a bed (including linens and towels) in the staff room with other staff members. Clean, spacious and fully equipped kitchen to use, laundry services and Wi-Fi. You’ll have time for yourself in our beautiful and authentic Portuguese house. Freshly made pancakes in the morning. Rooftop with hammock with view on the marina of Faro, a lot of new people to meet, new memories to create, and plenty of ne things to learn or to share.
Important!
"Indicate the position you are applying for + Sprinkle with the word "Pancakes" in your subject line of your application, or risk your application getting lost ! 🥞✨" Please do this way. Exemple: "Pancakes".
Thank you,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Portugal life experience, by living in Faro, you will get to know a new cultures and practice languages in a relaxed, sunny and multi-cultural house. Great place to relax, find peace and great location to easily explore other cities in Portugal and Spain (The hostel is close to the bus and train stations). 20 min bus to the beach, or inexpensive boat to the beach through the Ria Formosa natural park.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are looking for help for the breakfast and cleaning.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis 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.
Accommodation
A bed in the staff room and breakfast.
What else ...
A popular destination for sun-seekers from northern Europe and the UK. In winter, it is a beautiful, peaceful corner of Southern Europe with plenty of sun bleaching the white-washed town with Iberian and Moorish-influenced architecture. The people are more friendly than other parts of Europe. Many speak a bit of English, but are very appreciative of any attempts at Portuguese.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (15)
He came as a volunteer and left as a part of the family.
Bandi is absolutely reliable, responsible, and hard-working. Always available to help! He is caring, friendly, and has an eye for details.
We spent amazing few months working together and would be delighted to have him as our team member anytime!
She came as a volunteer and left as a part of the family.
Clara is absolutely reliable, responsible, and hard-working. Always available to help and very mature! She is caring, friendly, and has an eye for details.
We spent amazing few months working together and would be delighted to have her as our… read more
She came as a volunteer and left as a part of the family.
Emily is absolutely reliable, responsible, and hard-working. Always available to help and dancing happy! She is caring, friendly, and has an eye for details.
We spent amazing few months working together and would be delighted to have her as our… read more
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He came as a volunteer and left as a part of the family.
Bandi is absolutely reliable, responsible, and hard-working. Always available to help! He is caring, friendly, and has an eye for details.
We spent amazing few months working together and would be delighted to have him as our team member anytime!
She came as a volunteer and left as a part of the family.
Clara is absolutely reliable, responsible, and hard-working. Always available to help and very mature! She is caring, friendly, and has an eye for details.
We spent amazing few months working together and would be delighted to have her as our… read more
She came as a volunteer and left as a part of the family.
Emily is absolutely reliable, responsible, and hard-working. Always available to help and dancing happy! She is caring, friendly, and has an eye for details.
We spent amazing few months working together and would be delighted to have her as our… read more
Thank you for your nice words, we will see… read more
He came as a volunteer and left as a part of the family.
Nik is absolutely reliable, responsible, and hard-working. He is caring, friendly, and has an eye for details.
We spent amazing few months working together and would be delighted to have him as our team member anytime!
She came as a volunteer and left as a part of the family.
Sem is absolutely reliable, responsible, and hard-working. She is caring, friendly, and has an eye for details.
We spent amazing few months working together and would be delighted to have her as our team member anytime!
When I arrived at the hostel I could feel the amazing atmosphere right away. Within a few days I totally felt at home. The work itself and communication was also good.
A beautiful place with a big heart.
For me, the work consisted mostly of cleaning, changing bedsheets, doing the laundry, cleaning the kitchen after breakfast etc. The work can definitely be exhausting, as everyone here is… read more
Thanks a lot for… read more
I met many wonderful people, from Faro and from all over the world thanks to this family hostel.
The staff is amazing, I really enjoyed working with Adrian, Les, Omar, and also with the others workawaykers.
The shifts were sometimes a bit long but the hostel and Faro in general really worth it. If… read more
The "work" was mostly cleaning, making breakfast and sometimes being at the reception. But it's fun because you really feel like your help is needed and… read more
I highly raccomend this hostel for your stay , the work is not… read more
I mainly did the cleaning and helped with the breakfast since I only stayed for one week. It was fun and I had lots of time to explore Faro.
If you want to do… read more
