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*** We currently only take applications for December 2025 and January 2026. We don't accept couples or friends. We require a minimum of 1 month commitment! ***
***August/September/October - Basic Maintenance/Carpentry:
You could help with maintenance, sanding and painting of wood mostly. The camp will be closed for the month of September and October. We would provide basic groceries and you can use the surfboards for free, and of course free lodging in a private cabina. You would work 20 hours per week.
Tasks are mostly sanding wood and varnishing, and maybe interior and exterior painting. Any special skills also greatly appreciated. Must be self-motivated, hardworking, and appreciate solitude, as the hostel will be closed to guests during the months of September and October. This person will be a caretaker and basic wood worker, you have to be experienced. ***
The number one focus of this program is to interact with our guests. Our hostel has a very strong service culture and we pride ourselves on giving the best service to our guests. You will also be interacting with our amazing and hard working staff, so it is important to us that you feel as part of our team. We all work hard, but we have fun and make the most of every day.
Playa Grande is a small beach surfer town that projects the true 'pura vida' lifestyle of Costa Rica. We are located in a National Park also, so you will not find the beach lined with bars and restaurants, so it feels like an undiscovered paradise. And although there are a few options for restaurants, there is not a wild party scene nor ‘nightlife’ that can be found in the neighboring town of Tamarindo. We like to say we are close but FAR from Tamarindo, meaning we are close enough that if you want to do a night of bar hopping in Tamarindo that is very possible via taxi (40 mins and $30), but you are far enough that you won't feel that constant party atmosphere. Most of our guests come to Playa Grande to relax and escape that wild tourist scene, sleep in a hammock, lay on the beach, and surf. With all this being said, you can also get to Tamarindo quickly during the day (8:30AM - 4:30PM) via the water taxis, 15 beach walk and 3 min boat ride. The hostel is located in a high end gated community very close to the estuary that separates Playa Grande and Tamarindo. It is a very remote location with 1 small market and 3 restaurant options. We are a 35 min walk (15 min bike ride) from Playa Grande North.
Our program:
- Help with social media content
- General Reception (check in/outs, surfboard rentals/classes) and keeping bathrooms and common areas clean during your shift.
We have the following full time salaried staff that you will be working with: cleaning, maintenance, and reception.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Accueil / tourisme
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You will meet people from all over the world and also experience the 'pura vida' life in Costa Rica.
Aide
- Help with social media content
- General Reception (check in/outs, surfboard rentals/classes) and keeping bathrooms and common areas clean during your shift.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Hébergement
Accommodation is in our shared dorm.
We provide 2 prepared meals per day during your WORKING DAYS and also supply basic food ingredients (rice, beans, fruits, veggies) during the month to allow you to do your own cooking.
Autres infos...
- Accommodation in our shared dorm
- free employee meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner) per day *(only on working days)* and discounted rates for other menu items. Restaurant is closed on Tuesday, no meals on that day.
- Free use of surfboard during the program
- Free use of bike
- Tuesday - Saturday, 5 hours/per day
- Discounted rates on all tours/excursions/surf lessons
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
The entire property is a wifi zone
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First of all I'd like to thanks Dawn and her lovely family. This was my first ever Workaway and I'm very grateful for my experience there, where I got to meet so many great people.
I stayed in the dorm for my whole stay which worked perfectly for me, the food was also included in the deal.
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First of all I'd like to thanks Dawn and her lovely family. This was my first ever Workaway and I'm very grateful for my experience there, where I got to meet so many great people.
I stayed in the dorm for my whole stay which worked perfectly for me, the food was also included in the deal.
I didn't… read more
The help includes:
checking guests in and out, selling lessons and tours and renting boards. On top I helped with the social media and a few more things as I stayed for almost 6 months.
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