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We are a backpackers hostel, catering to international travellers (usually aged between 22-35), but more and more we're seeing older people and families coming to stay too. It's an owner-run hostel, we opened in 1999 and it's a very popular place for people to stay and highly rated on review sites. The hostel is located close to the town centre, an easy stroll of only 15 minutes and super close to the scenic cliff path for views out over Walker Bay and whale watching. Located 120km from Cape Town. Surrounded by mountains and ocean, Hermanus is considered by most South Africans and tourists as one of the BEST places to visit and it's a wonderful place to live too! July to December we have Southern Right Whales in the bay, which is a huge attraction and of course this area is famous for shark cage diving, which we arrange for our guests too. This backpackers is split over two buildings, close together - it's busy place in season and keeps us on our toes, but there's a solid team of permanent staff to handle the 'admin' side of things, so our volunteers are usually there to add an extra pair of hands wherever needed.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
S’occuper des animaux
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Accueil / tourisme
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We're located 120km from Cape Town, right on the coast in the most beautiful and safest part of South Africa, the existing staff are South Africans, both Afrikaans, English and Xhosa too, so you'd get a real insight into South African lifestyle and culture if you come.
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We're potentially needing someone to help our existing full-time staff, we're a busy backpackers lodge that sleeps around 60 people over two buildings, we could really use an extra pair of hands. The work here is all about reception, answering the phone, making reservations, checking guests in and out, making sure people are comfortable and greeted with friendliness. You'll need EXCELLENT spoken and written English skills, this is not a job for someone who's trying to learn English. We'll need a friendly, smiling, enthusiastic person.
We're looking for at least a two month commitment, that way volunteers can settle in, learn the routines, bond with the permanent staff and enjoy their time here as well as be productive.Langues parlées
Afrikaans: Courant
Anglais: CourantHébergement
We can provide a dormitory bed for our volunteers, they'll be sharing with guests - there's plenty of place to store your belongings, so it's safe. Front gate access via security pin code too - so strangers don't walk into this hostel and we don't accept locals to come party here. You'll have access to communal bathrooms, self-catering kitchen facilities, food storage cupboard/fridge, tv lounge, garden, swimming pool, free wi-fi. It's only short stroll into town where there's supermarkets etc . We can't guarantee a meal if we've not got one on the go, but we'll give you an allowance for food if that's the case, we don't want to you starve.
Autres infos...
Hermanus is a world famous tourist location, from July to December is each there are Southern Right Whales in our bay, so strolling along the scenic cliff path during this time you'll see the whales in the bay, also dolphins and other sea life. We arrange shark cage diving tours, sea kayaking, whale watching boat tours etc etc. As an incentive, all our volunteers get to do those activities at a reduced rate. We also have stunning hiking routes, beaches, surfing places and there's horseriding stables, learn to kitesurf etc etc. The town is safe, beautiful and a paradise for anyone who enjoyed the outdoor life, particularly walking.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We have fast fibre internet throughout the buildings and a few quiet corners to relax, although a quiet corner in peak season can't be guaranteed...
Espace pour garer des vans
We have a nice long drive way and some rear parking that could easily accommodate a camper van.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (16)
it is a wonderful. Hayley and Braam are so kind and helpful. the staff are all so lovely. HERMANUS is beautiful. it is walking distance into town and the cliff path. beaches are wonderful.
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as it shall be (OPEN) for one week! The following six weeks not only the Backpackers but everything in South Africa was on complete Lockdown due to COVID-19. Even though this lockdown is nothing anyone ever wished for, regarding the physical… read more
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it is a wonderful. Hayley and Braam are so kind and helpful. the staff are all so lovely. HERMANUS is beautiful. it is walking distance into town and the cliff path. beaches are wonderful.
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as it shall be (OPEN) for one week! The following six weeks not only the Backpackers but everything in South Africa was on complete Lockdown due to COVID-19. Even though this lockdown is nothing anyone ever wished for, regarding the physical… read more
Work was straight forward and easily done. You'll get a proper introduction and… read more
When I arrived they welcomed me and showed me around the Backpackers. It is a really cosy place and during my stay it felt like home <3. Hayley and Braam are the most wonderful and funny people. On my first day the other volunteers invited me to join dinner. All the volunteers and Faan stayed in one room. We all… read more
I defenetly can recommened hermanus packpackers
We looked after Hayley and Braam's three precious dogs and home for a month and spent the time walking Daisy, Donut and Yogi, and snuggling all in one pile with them. We also chilled at the backpackers with the other Workawayers quite often in the evenings. It was lovely to have the… read more
Despite being thousands of miles away from home, the owners Hayley and Braam, the permanent staff member Cherine, and of course the lovely pets (Jockie, the dog, plus Bella and Felix, the wonderful kitty cats) will make you feel at home at once… read more
The accommodation was perfect, the town is so beautiful and peaceful!
Haley is a very nice host who knows how to take care of people. She helped me in different ways with local tours… read more
If you are looking for absolute serenity - this is the place. It has a calmness and beauty to it, which is kind of magical. You just need to experience it for yourself!
Traveling alone? No problem - you're sure to meet new and amazing people at this… read more
The owner Hayley and Braam are super friendly and helpful if you need anything. :)
When I was there we had a a big variety of people (solo… read more
The Backpackers is a high quality backpackers in the middle of the hostel, its super clean, family friendly and provides everything that you will need to have a great stay in town.
The work we did was in majority of the time very laid back, with… read more