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Mark is a local surfer and was working as a fireman, together with wife Yoshiko and two kids enjoy the beach and working on renovations. Together with some friends we operate a beach side hostel in Yamba. Looking for people to help renovations and with day to day operations. A bit of work in the Garden at the moment too. Look forward to meeting you. Please note that we need prefer at least a 1 month commitment. Thank you.
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Yamba is a beautiful little beach town in Northern NSW, voted the most beautiful town in Australia a few times. A bit like Byron Bay 20 years ago. Friendly locals and amazing beaches. Have surfboard you can borrow too.
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Things are quiet now so we are working on renovations or the beach Motel. Looking for people with renovation skills. Painting, Carpentary, tiling, electrical plumbing etc. would be great
After the renovations Help with running our Beach Style hostel just across the road from Yamba main beach
● Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in all areas, including toilets and bathrooms, guestrooms, chill out areas, ski and drying rooms etc
● Room changeovers, cleaning and bed making
● General laundry.
● Maintaining food supplies for the Lodge.
● Be on hand for all check ins and check outs when on duty. Ensure all guests are oriented upon arrival
● Answer guest enquiries as required and all general liaison and information for the guests to help them
have a great time.
● Assist the other staff
Good level of English preffered
Sorry but only non smokers please and a couple is our preference please.
Look forward to hearing from you
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
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Get a lovely room in the Motel just across to the beach, easy walk to shops, pool and all the cafes and restaurants.
Yamba is a great area to explore and learn how to surf. Plenty of beautiful little beaches and we have surfboards and bikes you can borrow. Can even give you a surf lesson. Also some great hiking and fishing all around the area. Paddle on the river, enjoy the cafes and great restaurants.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
This host can provide space for campervans.
Two
15 hours/week- no food,
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