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This opportunity is available from approximately 6th April 2024, for at least one month. Sorry but we are not able to accept applications for future periods, as it depends how long our workawayers will stay.
Our names are Lanny and Claire, we own a small dive centre with apartments in Tulum, Mexico that specialises in Cave and Technical training.
We are also active with local dog charities that helps out with animals in need. We have fostered over 190 dogs and can have additional foster dogs to look after, as well as our own four dogs and six cats.
Tulum is a growing town in Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is a couple of hours south of Cancun and has a great beach and the best cave diving in the world.Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Tulum attracts travellers from all over the world, and has some of the most beautiful Mayan ruins in Mexico. It is a friendly place and is a great location to learn Spanish.
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This opportunity is available from approximately 6th April 2024, for at least one month. Sorry but we are not able to accept applications for future periods, as it depends how long our workawayers will stay.
We are looking for a couple who can help us with our rescue dogs, our apartments and our dive clients. The main roles are dog walking each morning, packed lunch preparations for our dive guests, plus some administrative help, maintenance of our apartments and driving. One of our dogs is disabled, so she uses a rear wheelchair to go on her walks.
You must have a driving licence and ideally be able to speak Spanish.
If you don't like dogs, then this not a suitable Workaway for you! We already have dive centre staff, so unfortunately we don't need any help running the cave diving centre.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateAccommodation
Accommodation is in one of our purpose built apartments with bedroom, kitchen and a lounge area. Drinking water, WiFi, a safe and swimming pool are all included. We provide bikes to get around on as well.
This position is self catering.What else ...
There is loads to do in Tulum - eco tours, a great beach, ruins, good bars and restaurants. Although we are in a nice quiet neighbourhood, it is less than a mile to the centre of town and transport to the bigger towns of Playa del Carmen and Cancun is frequent and cheap.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
We always have foster dogs on site, plus five cats, so they'd have to get on with everyone!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week (no meals)
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I'd recommend Viv to any… read more
The accommodations was amazing and some others perks. The work is not difficult and you will love the dogs.
Claire always communicate well with us.
We would definitely recommend staying here to anybody.
That was, so far and by far, my best volonteering experience !
The tasks consist mostly in walking the dogs in the morning and evening in the jungle and running some errands in town (groceries, lavanderia) and making lunches for the guests.
The appartment we were… read more
Claire and Lanny are beautiful, kind and caring people who help you to feel part of their family and a member… read more