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Worldwide Help Exchange Volunteer Projects for Surfers
Surfers are generally a relaxed, friendly bunch, so when they put down roots and find themselves in a position to open a hostel, other business or social enterprise, they tend to welcome kindred spirits to help them out around the place. While the itinerant surfer helpers they once were get a free bed, usually food, and perhaps use of a board too, the hostel owners benefit from having someone keeping an eye on things while they hit the waves themselves.
Help in our surf hostel on the North coast of Piura-Lobitos, Peru
Most of the volunteers opting to help out at this hostel with two attached non profit cultural projects decide to stay longer than planned. Located in a one hundred year old building, and described as a perfect place to learn surf, to chill, to fish, travellers help with reception or cleaning for a maximum of five hours a day, in exchange for accommodation in a shared room. Nearby, another surf hostel has been transformed from a former military base into an ocean front sanctuary for nature lovers, surfers and explorers alike.
Backpacker surf hostel in Ahangama, Sri Lanka
One hundred metres from a prime surf spot, this surf hostel looks for individuals with energy and charisma to organise events, pub crawls, and scooty trips. They also want fitness trainers, yoga instructors.
Surf hostel looking for instagrammer and social media creative near Agadir, Morocco
Surf classes yoga lessons and lunch at the beach are among the perks offered to the person chosen by this Moroccan surf hostel to manage social media, take photos and make videos for Instagram. They also need someone for general chores. There’s another option nearby, while yoga instructors can volunteer further south, in Taghazout.
Volunteer for our surf outreach centre in Chiapas, Mexico
A not for profit hotel and surf school with a sister home and a sister community project that strives to change the lives of the disadvantaged children and young people in their care are looking for experienced surfers and swimmers. They also need general helpers around the hotel to care of guests, with maintenance, housekeeping and admin. Or try this one if you would prefer to surf in Troncones.
Be part of our little community located on the beach in the lively town of Montanita, Ecuador
A small hostel, located on the beach in the lively town of Montanita, wants someone to look after their three dogs. The position is paid and described as perfect for someone taking courses or working online and able to stay two months. Accommodation with breakfast, free surfboard use, and a discount on yoga classes are added perks, and you can take your own pet too.
Help with a project to teach English and Surf on Nias Island, Indonesia
This is a community initiative managed solely through a team of passionate volunteers for Hiliamaetaniha village, a friendly community of approximately 1,800 people near Lagundri Bay in the south of Nias Island. Volunteers will have the opportunity to live in a traditional house in a traditional village, a truly authentic cultural experience few foreigners have access to. Volunteers teach English to the local children three days a week.
Volunteer at a Surf Paradise, Living for Free (Panama)
Help with tasks for five hours a day, six days of the week, including in the kitchen and bar of this surf camp, to earn your bed and board. Other duties include some light maintenance., greeting and entertaining guests and just creating a nice vibe about the place. There’s a car for people with a driver’s license and insurance.
Get to know the local surf culture near Tayrona Park, Colombia
Volunteers will learn Spanish with proper slang on joining this surf camp. They need a very active and social person to be responsible for their social media, and WordPress management. Some carpenters will also be amazing.
Come to our hostel and have the best experiences in La Serena, Chile
Share great conversation, surfing, mountain biking, trekking, rock climbing, kayaking, playing guitar and learn how to run and keep a hostel full of life. They need somebody that is willing to stay three weeks and have fun. Worldwide travellers going through South America may also like to drop into a centrally located hostel in Pichilemu to mingle with guests and create a great warm vibe whilst doing your duties. These include reception, room cleaning and general maintenance.
Help us at a Surfhouse & Yoga Retreat! Come and enjoy sun and beautiful waves in Portugal
Join four Italians passionate about Portugal, surfing, good food and yoga if you are looking for a sunny place to stay and work, only a few minutes from beautiful beaches and waves. Elsewhere in Portugal, paid positions may be had with a surf camp near Vale Figueiras Aljezur, in the Algarve, for a yoga teacher in Praia Grande, and with a surf themed cafe and hostel in the old town of Lagos – though some of these may have gone by the time this piece is published. Try them next year if so.
If you prefer to bypass the work exchange platforms, Another Surf Camp and Gota Dagua both have information for volunteers on their websites.
Image courtesy Daniel Ramirez
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