Eco Hotel Mayachik is seeking practical and motivated volunteers to join our team as Maintenance Assistants. Our hotel is a peaceful, quiet, vegetarian, and eco-friendly establishment, and we welcome volunteers who appreciate sustainability and hands-on work.
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy building, fixing, and maintaining spaces, and who want to gain experience supporting the daily operations of a small eco-hotel.
Volunteer Activities:
- General Maintenance Support: Assist with maintenance tasks around the property, including guest cabins, restaurant areas, and common spaces.
- Basic Repairs: Support simple repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general upkeep.
- Preventive Maintenance: Help ensure that facilities, equipment, and infrastructure function properly.
- Eco-Friendly Systems Support: Assist with maintaining water systems, sustainability features, and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
- Construction and Improvement Projects: Help with small building projects and improvements around the property.
- Outdoor and Property Maintenance: Support the upkeep of pathways, structures, and outdoor areas.
Work Options:
- Option 1: Work 5 days a week, 5 hours a day, with breakfast provided every day.
- Option 2: Work 5 days a week, 6.5 hours a day, and receive an additional meal on working days.
Schedule:
- Schedules are defined weekly, and volunteers are asked to remain flexible to accommodate any unforeseen events.
- Saturdays and Sundays are always working days.
Qualifications:
- Skills:
- Basic knowledge of maintenance, construction, or repair work is preferred but not required.
- Ability to use basic tools safely.
- Comfort with physical work and outdoor tasks.
- Personal Attributes:
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
- Responsible, proactive, and reliable.
- Alignment with our core values: Excellence, Commitment, Honesty, Teamwork, Equality, Respect, Trust, and Service.
Rules:
No Drugs or Smoking: You are not allowed to consume drugs, smoke, or be under the influence of prohibited substances while on the property. We are very strict about this policy. The police come regularly to check for drugs on the premises, and you will face a lengthy jail sentence if you are found with drugs. None of the Mayachik staff smoke, and we expect the same from our volunteers. This can be the perfect place to quit smoking, surrounded by nature, fresh air, and healthy food.
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in eco-hotel maintenance and sustainable infrastructure.
- Contribute to a responsible tourism project focused on sustainability.
- Meet and interact with guests and volunteers from around the world.
- Enjoy the natural beauty and cultural richness of San Juan La Laguna.
Location: Eco Hotel Mayachik, San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala
How to Apply:
Interested volunteers are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their motivation for applying to contact@mayachik.com or +502 4218 4675. We seek responsible volunteers who keep their word. Please apply only if you are seriously interested in volunteering with us and are not just looking for a place to stay for free.
If you share our passion for nature and hospitality, we look forward to receiving your application!