Enjoy Big Island with us! Hawaiian experience!

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Connect with nature: 76 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 63 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

14h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

We are a "glamping" campground 10 miles North of Hilo, Hawaii (on the Big Island) near the tiny farming town of Honomu and the legendary Akaka Falls on the beautiful Hamakua Coast. We live off-grid which mean we get most of our power from solar panels so we are providing an eco-friendly place to say. We need help with tasks such as laundry, housekeeping and light maintenance.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
United States Visa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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91 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

76 Get in touch with nature
63 Meeting international travelers
59 Learning about sustainability
53 Immersing in the local culture
47 Developing environmental awareness
44 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

17 7. Affordable and clean energy
14 13. Climate action
13 5. Gender equality

Ashton

United States

I can't recommend this experience enough. Managing the Guesthouse was truly the best experience of my life thus far. The house/property is so beautiful and as soon as I arrived I felt welcomed and at home. Initially there is a lot of information to take in for the work, but I never felt overwhelmed. If at any point I had any questions/concerns, Mat was always there to help me out. He is one of the most knowledgable people I've ever met and I knew I could always count on him. The work/atmosphere at the house taught me so many skills and lessons that I will keep with me forever.

2 days ago

Erika

United States

I cannot imagine a better place for me to have done in my first Worldpackers than the lodge. Matt and the managers, Ash and Clarke, were always super friendly and accommodating. The work is easy and can be done before noon most days which gives you the rest of the day to explore the whole island. I was here for 5 weeks which gave me enough time to see EVERYTHING. The other volunteers are super fun and i've made friends that will last a lifetime. I hope to be back soon ❤️

16 days ago

Sol

United States

My stay at the guesthouse was my first world packers and the most incredible experience of my life. I was lucky enough to get to explore almost all of the island and check off my entire bucket list. The staff is welcoming and amazing and Matt, Ash, and Clarke are the best team you could ask for. The work is completely fair and i truly can't say enough about how much i loved this experience. ABSOLUTELY would recommend to anyone looking to meet new people and make memories that last a lifetime! ♥️

17 days ago

Emilia

Germany

I am so incredibly grateful for this experience! This was my first time with Worldpackers and I was super nervous before my arrival. I stayed for 6 weeks and after some time it truly felt like home! Ash and Jane, the Managers were literal angels and treated us so good!! The workload was easy and the property is soo beautiful. To anyone who's thinking about coming to Hawaii, don't hesitate to chose the lodge, you won't regret it + you are gonna meet THE most amazing people ever and make friends for life <3

about 2 months ago

Hali

United States

Staying at the lodge House was a wild ride. Tasks were easy and straightforward. Just be prepared to use harmful chemicals, (masks and gloves are available). Work is about 2 hours a day. Van is optional and used to get about anywhere on the island. It's prices are an expense and more affordable with 3 or 4 or others. Amazing fruit free from the trees around the property! So many cool things to do, absolutely bonkers sights everywhere. Even the car rides are beautiful. Mahalo to the team, especially Ash for all your kindness! Miss you kitties!!!

about 2 months ago

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