Hostel volunteer exchange Mexico – help build Hostel Flakos in Playa Blanca (Zihuatanejo)
Today, we’re sharing a hospitality exchange that came through our FB community: Hostel Flakos, a small project in Playa Blanca, Zihuatanejo (Guerrero, Mexico), is looking for a volunteer couple willing to stay longer than one month. The arrangement is a straightforward hostel volunteer exchange in Mexico – hands-on help in return for a private place to live and time to enjoy the beach.
The project & what you’ll do
Flakos is under construction and needs steady, practical help.
Most of the work turns around wooden builds (think small cabins and a deck/terrace) plus keeping shared areas clean, looking after the dogs, and being around when the owners are off-site. It’s the kind of placement that suits two people who like simple routines, small wins, and working with their hands. The beach is a minute away; shops and places to eat are close.
What’s included
Volunteers are offered a private bungalow with air conditioning, a king-size bed, and a private bathroom. There’s a food dispenser/pantry stocked so you can cook your own meals, and you can use the hostel’s pool. The atmosphere is relaxed; noise and nightlife are limited in this part of Playa Blanca.
Hours, rhythm, and season
Plan on 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, with two days free to surf, kayak, snorkel, paddle board, or just walk long, quiet stretches of beach. Visiting animal shelters nearby is also possible if that’s your thing.
Start dates are flexible; the request is for stays longer than one month.
Who this fits
A couple comfortable with basic tools and light maintenance; people who like dogs; tidy, reliable, and fine with quiet evenings. Spanish helps, but isn’t required if you’re patient and practical.
Hostel Flakos – Playa Blanca (Zihuatanejo, Mexico)
- Help: wood builds (cabins, deck), keep areas clean, dog care, presence on-site.
- Exchange: private bungalow (A/C, king bed, private bath) + pantry to cook + pool use.
- Time: 4h/day, 5 days/week; 2 days off; stays > 1 month; couple preferred.
- Location: 1 minute to the beach; surf/kayak/snorkel spots nearby. Playa Blanca (Zihuatanejo)📍
- Contact: Facebook “Hostel Flakos” or flakos-hostel.com.
How to apply 📩
Send a short message about who you are, when you could arrive, and the skills you’d bring.
Facebook page: Hostel Flakos
Website: flakos-hostel.com
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Original message:
Volunteer Opportunity in Paradise! 🌴🛠️🏝️
Hello friends!
We are looking for a volunteer couple who can stay with us for longer than 1 month to support at our hostel Flakos, which is under construction in Playa Blanca, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. ✨
What we need help with: 🔨
• Building wooden projects (cabins, wooden deck/terrace) 🛠️
• Keeping the hostel areas clean 🧹
• Taking care of our dogs 🐶
• Being present when we are outside working 👷♂️What we offer: 🏡
• Private bungalow with:
◦ Air conditioning ❄️
◦ King size bed 🛏️
◦ Private bathroom 🚿
• Food dispenser with everything needed to cook your own meals 🍲
• Use of the hostel’s pool 🏊♂️
• A relaxed atmosphere with lots of good vibes ✨The deal: ⏱️
• 4 hours of work per day, 5 days a week 🕓
• 2 days off to enjoy 😎What to do around here: 🌊
• Surf 🏄♂️, kayak 🚣♀️, snorkel 🤿, paddle board 🏄♀️
• Visit animal shelters 🐾
• Virgin beaches and nature to disconnect 🏝️Flakos is only a 1-minute walk from the beach, and close to shops and restaurants 🍍
Interested, or know a couple who might be? 📩
Send me a message or tag them below! 💬👇Let’s build and take care of something beautiful together! 💙🛠️