Help welcome in a remote but idyllic beach house in Southern Cebu, Philippines

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Mabuhay!
  
  We are Mike (English) and Lisa (Filipina). We are the business owners of a small boutique beach resort in southern Cebu, Philippines. We have just completed the first phase of renovating our private beach house through the workaway programme, having hosted 12 couples during the past 14 months.
  
  We enjoy being workaway hosts. We respect the skills and vibrant personalities workawayers bring to our project. Workawayers also enjoy their time with us, as we give the opportunity to integrate into a completely different culture. We provide a private home where workawayers can live independently and comfortably.
  
  This year, we are continuing as workaway host. We are looking for two people, preferably a couple, to help us with our on-going projects.
  
  We met in Dubai many years ago, where we both worked as corporate executives. Lisa is a Human Resource professional who specialised in behavioural psychology, leadership and talent development. She is a passionate cook and loves hosting dinner parties. Mike was in advertising specialising in commercial shoots, content writing, filming and production. He is a PADI dive instructor. Four years ago, we decided that it’s time to work for ourselves. Along with our two dogs, we packed our bags and left Dubai and are now the proud business owners of an award-winning beach resort, supported by 20 employees. We both speak English fluently. Mike speaks French (beginner) and Lisa speaks Tagalog (fluent) and Spanish (intermediate).

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  There will be huge learning opportunities especially in the cultural exchange aspect. Our young team of employees will be so eager to learn from your experience. They will welcome your advice and insights on how the world differs from their day to day lives. There is something inspirational about teaching young people who are just starting to make their mark in the world. In return, you will get to know the local culture, dialect and get first hand insights from owners in managing a small business. By the time you complete the project, you will have a better perspective of life in general.

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  Ayuda

  One person must have construction skills (carpentry, plumbing or architectural design skills). We require help for the following projects:
  
  • Developing our forest gym
  • Renovating an old dive shop
  • Renovate a cabana
  • Other minor maintenance work
  
  The partner or friend can assist with either painting and gardening.
  The right people should be willing to embrace nature, a different culture and an under-developed infrastructure and technology. You should not be afraid of hard-work, have a mature disposition, be honest but fun-loving and are willing to experience a different pace of life from what you are typically accustomed.
  
  Interested workawayers must also love animals. We have rescued a sick puppy we fondly call Paco, named by our previous workawayer from Mexico. He lives in the house and learning to trust humans again.
  
  We accept volunteers to stay with us for a minimum of one month and a maximum of two months. You will be required to work 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Of course, we will be flexible with working days and timings as long as the expected output is delivered.

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  Idiomas hablados

  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Intermedio
  Francés: Intermedio

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  Alojamiento

  Selected workawayers will live by themselves at our private beach house. They will enjoy their own bedroom with en-suite bathroom, with living room, dining area and kitchen. We provide a free laundry service once a week. Our housekeeping team will visit the house once a week to change bedsheets, towels and do a general tidy-up.
  
  All guests at our resort are 16 years or older, so you can truly experience tranquillity and relaxation. You will also have the opportunity to meet and socialise with other resort guests; 90% being international tourists.
  
  We offer 15% discount on meals ordered at the resort restaurant, with the exception of daily blackboard specials. Otherwise, workawayers can use the kitchen at the beach house. This is fitted with a stove and oven, crockery and refrigerator, should you wish to prepare you own meals. Both the house and the resort have Wi-Fi, so you won’t be totally disconnected from the rest of the world.

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  Algo más...

  As remote as it sounds, the right couple will have access to our fully-developed beach resort overlooking a stunning bay. The resort is known for its beautiful house reef with spectacular fish and corals - perfect for snorkelling or diving (for qualified divers). The volunteers can also use the resort swimming pool, spa, restaurant and bar.
  
  We are 20 minutes away from the famous whalesharks at Oslob. We have access to local markets, churches, gym, supermarket, hospital, pharmacy and department store which can all be reached by bus, local tricycle or renting your own scooter.
  
  Needless to say, the couple will have an opportunity to explore southern Cebu and neighbouring islands such as Bohol, Dumaguete and Siquijor. In your spare time, you can enjoy visiting the area’s magnificent waterfalls, mountain peaks, canyoneering, beautiful beaches or simply snorkelling at our private beach.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Horas esperadas

  Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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