Description
We have recently opened the Hostel in the Rodadero district of Santa Marta. The hostel is located right on the beach and we have expansive outdoor common areas. The hostel itself can sleep up to 76 people, and as with any new business there is a lot of work to be done. We are looking for personable volunteers with initiative and a commitment to guest satisfaction. If you have a skill you think we could use, let us know! Spanish and English language skills are strongly preferred, but not necessarily required, especially if you have other skills.

currently looking for a person to come and work as a full time painter. painting murals pictures, flowers etc... in order to improve the ambience of our restaurant and hostel, they can stay for as long or as little as they want :)

also .....

searching for a highly motivated outgoing individual to work as an events coordinator. there primary task would be organizing events and activities around the hostel trivia, beer pong water sports activities etc. also being social with guests helping them book tours and and do activities in santa marta area . The minimum stay for this opportunity is one month!

Volunteers receive accommodations and breakfast

We have a big Swimming pool, Bar and a rooftop with a beautiful view at the sunset and we are located directly at the beach.

We offer a friendly environment and we are always happy to have good people here helping with our project
What else do you need to enjoy and be in the Caribbean?

If you have any questions feel free to ask or come by and check out the place
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Entretien général
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Accueil / tourisme
Pratique d’une langue
Projets artistiques
Enseignement
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are having an international crew speaking spanish and english for practicing and improving your language skills and the english of our employees. Projects and general learning to get some skills in construction, organization and teamwork. Hang out with the local fisherman and explore the costeno way of living.
We also cooperate with a diving company so you could get your diving licence while you are with us.
Aide
We need your help with transforming this previous Hotel into a Hostel and create community spaces, artwork and everything else that is required to run a Hostel and make it worth to stay.
Teaching english to our local staff by be around them and speaking with them.
If you have a skill you think we could use, let us know!
We offer excursions in the area for guests and volunteers to explore the surrounding of the hostel and Rodadero and the beaches.
We also organize beach cleaning with the local fisherman to keep the beach and river clean.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Hébergement
Volunteers sleep in the staff dorm with the other volunteers and receive breakfast.
Autres infos...
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the tallest coastal range in the world and it is almost completely undeveloped and protected and remains home to 5 major ancient indigenous cultures that continue to this day. Within the sierra lies Ciudad Perdida, a 4-5 day trek to a lost city of the ancient tayrona. The sierra is also home to two 18,000'+ glacier covered peaks, Colon and Bolivar, which you can see while standing on a Caribbean beach in your board shorts. This is a major draw.

Parque Nacional y Natural Tayrona is listed by many global tourism publications on their top ten lists of natural places to see in the world. It is the #1 draw in a country with the most protected land in the world.

Santa Marta is the oldest city in the country and all of South America, has the oldest cathedral in South America, is where the great libertador Simon Bolivar was interred, it was sacked by Drake, invaded by pirates, and founded by sailors. It is also below the hurricane belt but on the Caribbean. It is the definition of and the first "Spanish Colonial".
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

N° de référence hôte : 854322537974

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15 févr. 2020

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Aïda & Laura)

These 2 where amazing! thanks for bringing such positive energy to our place 5 stars ! hope your back soon :)

(Excellent )

22 janv. 2020

Nuestra experiencia en el hostel fué muy buena y positiva! Por empezar la gente del lugar desde que llegamos nos trató excelente, siempre amables y dispuestos. Pasamos 3 semanas increíbles donde tuvimos la oportunidad de conocer muchos lugares cerca de Rodadero. El trabajo era tranquilo, ayuda con el desayuno, limpieza, bar, y hasta nos dieron la… read more

(Excellent )

30 déc. 2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Piia & Oliver)

These 2 where great! I highly recommend them! so sad to see them leave :(

(Excellent )

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15 févr. 2020

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Aïda & Laura)

These 2 where amazing! thanks for bringing such positive energy to our place 5 stars ! hope your back soon :)

(Excellent )

22 janv. 2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Rocio & Constanza) pour l'hôte

(Excellent )

30 déc. 2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Piia & Oliver)

These 2 where great! I highly recommend them! so sad to see them leave :(

(Excellent )

17 mars 2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Tricia & Andrew) pour l'hôte

My boyfriend, and I, completed our first workaway here at The Cantamar. We originally committed to two weeks and ultimately stayed a whole month! We're both still learning Spanish and we were hired on to work in the restaurant with the kitchen staff who speaks Spanish and the guests, most of whom, speak Spanish. We were worried it would be too… read more difficult but, everyone was really helpful and patient with us.

Our duties included five shifts a week, five hours each. We were assigned to work in the restaurant or the upstairs bar. The restaurant shifts were either breakfast 7am-12 or dinner 5-10pm, bar shifts were 6pm-12 depending on customers. The restaurant shifts' duties included preparing the dining room for meals, taking orders, serving food, restocking, cooking, shopping, etc. Bar shifts are solo shifts, you bring the stock upstairs and set up the bar, serve customers, keep tabs, then close everything up. Every job includes cleaning, of course. There are also some project shifts, these include things like raking the beach in the front of the restaurant, cleaning the turf around the pool, cleaning the pump house, anything that the volunteer manager deems necessary. Overall, everything asked of us was reasonable and within the confines of what I'd expect working in a hostel.

The accommodation includes a space in the staff dorm room and breakfast. The room is plenty big enough for the volunteers although it is on the 5th floor (no elevator). There is air conditioning at night which is very nice and everyone was respectful in the room regarding noise. Although, the room could have been kept cleaner. It might be helpful if cleaning the staff room was included in the weekly hours. The rules regarding meals was constantly changing while we were there but, I think the current meal status is free breakfast and 50% the food on the restaurant menu. For the amount of work, that's reasonable although I know other workaways provide three meals a day. Also, since it's a restaurant kitchen it's very difficult to keep and cook your own food there. Cantamar definitely needs a volunteer kitchen if they continue to host volunteers and not provide all meals.

The pool is great, the sunsets on the beach are gorgeous, the upstairs lounge area looks over the ocean from comfy chairs, hammocks, or bar stools. The wifi is fully functioning in the whole building. It's very nice at The Cantamar. It's located at the far end of Rodadero which is a little out of the way but, relaxing. We discovered some nice restaurants close by otherwise, it's super easy and fast to take the local bus to the center of Santa Marta for 1,600 pesos.

We got two days off every week, usually consecutive. We went to Minca twice, only 30 minutes away. Or into Santa Marta for a night out, or just relaxed at the hostel. We also had the opportunity to join on the sailboat trip once, Tayrona Park was closed during that time so we cruised from Santa Marta to a little beach around the hill and swam in the clear Caribbean water. We definitely enjoyed the opportunity.

Kevin, from the United States, the owner is super awesome. He's very relaxed, as long as you're doing your job. Martin, the volunteer coordinator also super awesome, you can talk to him about anything. Santi and Africa, an Argentinean couple, are volunteers turned staff, he's the chef and she works the front desk. They are amazing people who make you feel at home, even if your Spanish is quite basic. Every other volunteer we met here was also really great, we made some friends for life.

Overall, wonderful first workaway experience. I only gave four stars because of the lack of provided meals and difficulty using the kitchen.

Kevin, thank you very much for the experience and the opportunity to work/ travel in Colombia. All the best with The Cantamar.

(Très bien )

8 févr. 2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kerly)

Kerly was an absolute joy to have as a part of our team. She always worked hard and often lent a helping hand even when she wasn’t working. She’s clean, responsible, and friendly to all. Her English and Spanish skills were very helpful as well! She was a great addition to our hostel staff and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for… read more

(Excellent )

23 janv. 2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Kerly) pour l'hôte

This was my first experience in workaway and it could not be better! I stayed and worked here for 5 weeks helping in the hostel and some days in the sailboat, the work is simple, organized, and the staff very kind, I felt at home! On my days off I had the opportunity to go to places near to Santa Marta, as Tayrona and Minca, or just enjoy of… read more

(Excellent )

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