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My name is Manuel and I'm from Italy. I have two children, two dogs and a cat. I've been living in Cocles for the last 15 years and I work as a contractor in the Caribe Sur.
My passion is construction work, that's why I've built two Jungle lofts and still have two more projects to work on; my own house and another loft. My properties are located in the Jungle, so you can see sloths, monkeys, coatis and many more animals around here and even the beach is very close to where I live. I tried to finish the work by myself but there are many things that have to be finished and I urgently need help.
Personal skills:
- at least 25 years old
- an outgoing person
- communicative
- eager to work
- pet-loving
- spontaneous
- able to work in a team
Please send an application at least seven days before your arrival.
I'm looking forward to work with you and realizing my hostel project on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.
Pura vida,
ManuTypes of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceProjects involving children
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Help
Volunteers skills:
- working experience is very good but also unskilled people are more than welcome
- open for every kind of work that has to be done (tiling, painting, wood framing construction, mosaics, gardening, etc.)
- looking for volunteers that stay at least two week
- work twenty hours a week.
- two days off (you choose the days)Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: 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
What I offer:
- free accommodation with shared dorm, bathroom and kitchen
but:
- Volunteers will have to provide for their own meals and they share and mostly cook togetherWhat else ...
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca offers sea related activities like surfing, snorkeling, SUP paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, boat tours, diving tours and several diving certification centers.
There is the world famous, Playa Cocles 200m from the hostel and local shops are easily accessible by foot or bike. There is a well stocked super market within walking distance from the property. And numerous cafes, sodas, restaurants, food stands and fruit vendors only meters away.
People who come help me will benefit from a pleasant and laid back environment, they will see a project shape up, learn new techniques, the Spanish language, and enjoy the pasta I cook.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
15 hours. 3 hours a day for 5 days. (no food only 15 hours)
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A month in which I was able to learn the mosaic technique and live the carefree life of the Caribbean between breathtaking beaches a few meters away, nature of indescribable beauty and the kindness of the people ♥
Manu is a very pleasant person with whom it's easy to talk and exchange opinions,… read more
She is very communicative and open for any kind of work I assigned to her for the day, always bringing good vibes to the team. Higly recommended
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A month in which I was able to learn the mosaic technique and live the carefree life of the Caribbean between breathtaking beaches a few meters away, nature of indescribable beauty and the kindness of the people ♥
Manu is a very pleasant person with whom it's easy to talk and exchange opinions,… read more
She is very communicative and open for any kind of work I assigned to her for the day, always bringing good vibes to the team. Higly recommended
El entiende muy bien que los voluntarios no solo están ahi para trabajar, si no para conocer el lugar así que Manu es muy flexible cuando se trata del tiempo libre.
De todas maneras he disfrutado mucho… read more
Manu was always there if we needed anything, good company and very understanding in the kind and amount of work wanted.
He also had nice tips for travelling around… read more
Actually i dont have any construction skills, so i just tried to support Erica running the Airbnb in general: i painted, i did the laundery, basic cleaning and making the beds. While the other, skilled, volunteer was supporting manu with his… read more
We are extremely grateful to Manu for entrusting his business completely in our care. The B&B is a triple story house that is subdivided into three fully functional apartments. It can Host between two and five guest per apartment and has a separate laundry area.
We managed… read more
Thanks… read more
Anna really is an open person and interested in learning new things… read more
There… read more
Manu made me feel at home, and it was great spending time with his beautiful kids-going frog catching and having beach days.
Manu is easy to get along with and you can speak with him about anything, we enjoyed practacing yoga, having talks and he took me to a great sushi… read more
I spent six months there so... everything was… read more
Hanging out, cooking together, and chatting about everything under the sun. Manu has a wealth of knowledge and great to chat to for hours.
Wish I could have stayed longer but I'll definitely be back to surf… read more
Manu is kind of a person you won't meet that often in your live. Thanks for your patience, your will, motivation, respect and the experiences.
All best,
Peter