Help to renovate a hostel in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil

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Hey Guys,

I'm Ricardo I have done this kind of project in Hostels in Europe, and now it is the time for me to have my own Hostel, and I would really appreciate your help =)

We opened a hostel in São Paulo in the city centre, it is more a kind of B&B...

We need someone to help us to renovate our Hostel in São Paulo city center

We are looking for someone who has some, building, painting skills. gardening, or reception skills (friends and couples are also accepts)

It is around 4 hours a day 5 days a week ( maintenance help) , or 6 hours for hostel duties

COVID - accommodation in a private room or shared room (with your partner travel)

I will be working with you guys along the project with all duties. It's not gonna be a hard working (hope so) but if it does you can be sure that you won't be alone hehe

We are a gay friendly place

:))
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Elderly Companionship
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Pretty much! as Sao Paulo is a big city with a lot to do and a lot to visit! We are just 7 minutes from the first site :) museus and famous places just 1 metro station from the house or 15 minutes by walking...a lot of opem markets, multicultural street with Brazilians from every side of Brazil, a lot of clubs and pubs nearby, a famous university is 15 minutes walking and it is a place with a lot of pubs with mostly of the students able to speek English! We are also 15 minutes by walking from São Paulo gay quarter and half of the livings boys here ar gays so we are work away Friendly
You are going to learn how to do professionally electrician and drywall jobs, will learn about the Paulista culture, São Paulo is knew as the city with the best Kitchen in Brazil so you can try dishes from all over Brazil here =)
Help
Help with cleaning (basic), drywall projects (screwing drywall boards basically), painting walls, small renovations as painting old furniture.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
Please contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We offer you a bed in a shared-room or private room depending of the room availability
What else ...
Close to our place there are places to eat, supermarket, mall, pubs, clubs, the subway station is only 5 minutes by walking, the bus station is only 5 minutes by walking, Av.Paulista is two station from here, we are 10 minutes by walking from the historical centre of São Paulo.
There is a lot of night live, museums, theater!!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have two internet 200mb each one!
Can possibly accept pets
cats, and some breed of dogs!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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07/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host

Ricardo is very flexible and friendly, his descriptions on how to do things and why are superbly!
Super pleasant working there!

(Excellent )

07/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)

I have just nothing to complain about lucas! He were definitely a surprise to me, im gonna miss him, he's kind, he avoids to go into polemic talks, he is very easy going and open minded person, in my avaliation I could say that he is a pro ative person, he can handly his own food! I hope he finds everything that he searches in this journey :)

(Excellent )

06/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina)

HEY THERE, Im really sorry i had never left a review, I taught i had done ages ago haha, but I remember exactly how especial were to have Cristina here with us, this very energetic lady, ive met her when a worked away in Italy and it were definitely a great moment to have h4r with us! Im really hope she visiting us soon, i hope just the best for… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Cristina) for host

Ricardo is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He is a genuine nice guy, friendly, welcoming and fun. He knows all the places for great parties and makes a mean caipirinha.
I worked at his hostel for 2 ½ months and it was great, besides he is a great cook and his cakes are delicious. The work is very doable, attending the reception,… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Raquel & Lucas)

This were our first experience having people with the same nationality as us! Raquel & Lucas are such a really nice couple, I just had no problem at all having them as our helpers! Raquel has eyes for details and good taste for decoration, and always ready to learn new things even if they are tought or envolve the use of heavy machines! Lucas is… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Raquel & Lucas) for host

Our experience at the hostel was very gratifying! Ricardo is such a nice person, he received us very well. The hostel was under renovation, so our activities were related to it. He taught us new skills with a lot of patience, and he was always ready to help us. It is well located, close to the subway and in downtown São Paulo.

Nice to meet you… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea is a very friendly, nice girl! She is also VERY smart, rarely you have to tell her to do something!
She can speak very good English, Italian, English and her Portuguese is getting better day by day!
She is not the kind of person with does and doesn't.
It was her second time working with us, And I can say for sure that she will be very… read more

(Excellent )

20/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

I spent two great weeks with Ricardo in his lovely hostel in SP. And i came back for a week in January. My tasks were to work at the reception, which i really enjoyed. Ricardo took care of cooking and baking delicious cakes. :))) He is also quite flexible with the working hours, if i needed i could swap the shifts. And it was no hard work at all.… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Darragh ) for host

Oh My Darling Ricardo.. We miss you and your cake! mmmm!! xxxx

There should be 5 similes to describe this Workaway experience. We both loved every moment.

Ricardo is a fantastic host. with the most welcoming and caring family. he is an amazing cook and it was great to pick up some good tips to making authentic Brazilian, Italian and general… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Darragh )

Finally o/ *firecrackers*

OMgosh, what to say about this lovely couple?

Darragh is very polite, is always up to help, very friendly and easy going, He helps me to build doors, bookshelves, shopping, reception and tasks xD
Lisa is a great person, with a wonderful talent to painting, She made an incredible work in my garden making one of the… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)

Alex is a very nice boy, my father, I and the other helpers got along with him soon in the first day!

Alex has a special attention for details so his jobs are really really good, he made shelves in our Kitchen and now we finally have an organized kitchen! He also helped us to make a fence on our garden, and it became incredible! much more than… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela )

Hey Danny! I'm really sorry for take too long to leave a review for you!
Danny is a great woman, She spent about 3 months or more with us! She made our lives are much more healthy cooking vegetarian food! She can speaks a perfectly Portuguese, her Spanish is very easy to understand, and I saw her English improving day by day!

She also taught… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Daniela ) for host

Minha experiência no este Hostel foi muuuuito boa, é como ficar na casa de teus amigos :-)
Cada dia foi uma nova aventura, que adorei muito viver junto com Ricardo e os companheiros.
Ricardo sempre foi muito atencioso em ter verduras e legumes pra mim que sou vegetariana.
Meu português e inglês melhoraram muito no hostel.
Muito obrigada por… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel)

Hey there, I'm really sorry for the delayed answer!
Marcel is an incredible musician, I've never seen someone playing Brazilian old musics in the guitar like him! So if you are looking for someone to cheer your place up with nice music and chat, you really should invite him xD

(Excellent )

27/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host

I spent 10 days with Ricardo and Clau and I really enjoyed it! They both are very kind and friendly people, always worried that you enjoy your stay there! The hostel itself is very nice too! There's a very good atmosphere there! I really recommend you to go there if you think of spending some time in Sao Paulo!

(Excellent )

04/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

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(Negative )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Daan)

Daan is very intelligent and knowledge, he helped us to building a reception desk, one table and two sofas, and it made us save A LOT of money hehe...He is very polite and always put some good music on =) if you need help then you need him for sure xD

(Excellent )

27/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Daan) for host

Had a wonderful time in Sao Paulo. Good energie and nice host! He shows you the city by day and night. :) Great fun!

(Excellent )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Casey)

Casey is a really nice person, helped us a lot building bunks, painting, and he fixed all our electrical sockets, something that we've been trying to fix for a long time =) so we are very very grateful ! It is also a good craic to take a pint with him. I hope to see him again in November before he goes back to his home. I very recomend him to help… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Casey) for host

Had great fun, Ricardo is very entertaining, he cooks well, and makes you feel at home. His father is keen to teach Portuguese and also adds to the homely feel. I spent three weeks with them, and really really enjoyed my stay! The work is easy going, and clau, Ricardo's dad is always there to help, and show you what needs doing. Great fun, must do!

(Excellent )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan)

It was really nice to have Stefan with us, he is very good painting, and he did a schedule of the works that should be done, and we could progrees faster with the things here =) it was also very nice going for some pints with him xD he is very welcome back here, and you should definitely invite him to join in your project!

(Excellent )

19/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Stefan) for host

My experience was good, had some great 2 weeks in Sao Paulo. Ricardo is a host who takes good care of you. Show's the city and the nice places to go. In the middle of the center, near subway station, supermarket, etc.

(Excellent )

24/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Gaston)

Gaston is a really nice boy, helped my father a lot and he is a very easy-going man...I very recomend you spending some time with him =))

(Excellent )

20/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Gaston) for host

I stayed for 19 days, Ricardo and Clau (dad) this good (very) persons, Clau speak me all the time the city, your culture, and ours work, and he show me the city near areas.. thank you so much! :) ... Clau he was very good with me!

(Excellent )

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