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Hello everyone!
We run a beach hostel in Florianopolis and look for nice people to join us and help us with some tasks.
Located just 2 blocks from the beach, our hostel is a family run business,with a cozy and friendly environment so we like to have around people who share the same care for the place as a big family.
We require at least 4 weeks stay. Please make sure to mention the date you are planning to come so we can check if it’s possible to host you.
HELP NEEDED:
-Cleaning
-Reception
-Painting
-Photography
-Arts/decoration
-Other small tasks in our daily routine
(all tasks include cleaning and a bit of everything but it’s not a hard work at all) as we also have 2 employs helping out and doing the main task as they work full time
-Fluent Portuguese or Spanish is a plus, good spoken English are required if you dont speak spanish or portuguese (you need to be able to communicate with the guests either in Portuguese, Spanish or English)
WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR COMMUNITY:
-A smiley face =)
-Good vibes
-Commitment
-Honesty
-Punctuality
-Cleanliness (we try to keep our hostel tidy and clean as much as possible so we expect helpers to have good cleaning and tidiness standards)
HOURS:
-One day on, one day off (24h per week) for ex ... 8hs monday, off tuesday, 8hs wednesday, off thurday.
WHAT WE OFFER IN EXCHANGE:
-Bed in a shared dorm
-Free wifi all over the hostel
-Free surf boards (soft board)
-TV with Netflix/Youtube
-Pool table
-Hammocks
-Nice view of the mountains and the sunset
-Friendly environment , we also help you to learn portuguese, barra da lagoa is beatifull and friendly place to stay
ABOUT THE ISLAND:
Florianopolis is one of the most beautifull islands in Brazil surrounded by lakes, dunes, native forests and dozens of idyllic beaches. There are lots of outdoor activities here like surfing, hiking, soccer, capoeira, beach volleyball, beach tennis... You can also just chill in one of the many beaches around or explore the urban side of the island. Believe me, you’ll fall in love with this place and will never get bored.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Florianópolis is a hub for backpackers and travelers from everywhere! Here you’ll have the chance to interact either with locals and foreigners, practice different languages, learn about the local culture, learn how to play capoeira (free classes nearby) and other sports... and of course, share your own story, experiences and whatever you have to offer.
Help
Help with reception, general cleaning, organizing, eventual handyman tasks, taking care of the guests needs.
One day in and one day off .
We have also a local permanent staff who can help and support you in all the activities at the hostel.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Shared dorm (bunk bed)
Shared bathroom
What else ...
In your free time you can beach bum, go surfing, hiking, sand boarding, kayaking, play soccer, beach volleyball, beach tennis, explore the nature around, visit the Tamar Project (a non profit organization to protect the sea wildlife) learn about the local fisherman village and improve your language skills.
There's a bus stop a few steps from the hostel and all the basic facilities are at a walking distance (grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants, souvenir shop).
*PS: there’s no ATM here. The closest one is located 8km (5mi) away. Most of places accept credit and debit card.
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
25 hrs a week max
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Barra da Lagoa is a beautiful magic place offering a ton of activities between the beaches, the canal, the lagoon, and the dunes. Plus, there's a lot of great parties around the entire island of Florianópolis just like only Brazilians know how to. I definitely recommend this place.
Erika, the manager, is… read more
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Barra da Lagoa is a beautiful magic place offering a ton of activities between the beaches, the canal, the lagoon, and the dunes. Plus, there's a lot of great parties around the entire island of Florianópolis just like only Brazilians know how to. I definitely recommend this place.
Erika, the manager, is… read more
It has been such a nice experience volunteering at the Hostel. The hostel chill vibes are amazing. Close to the beach, free soft boards to :man_surfing: in your free time.
I basically did all the tasks, from reception, washing, cleaning to make beds. Instructions were… read more
Thank you very much Sarah for… read more
We highly recommend him.
She stay short time but we missed her as she left, my kids also.
With good english and plenty of knowloge about hostels she can make any host happy..
Thank you
Rodrigo and Mari are the owners of this hostel and they are the best people. Their girls are adorable and extremely polite.
Here I helped with office related stuff and checking in and out sometimes.
The environment is light and peaceful, the chores are not hard even when you're working at the hostel itself and… read more
They look after the business as they would look for their own.
As they left all other workers start to missing them on first day.
Have a nice trip my friends and enjoy as much as possible.
take care
