Located on beautiful Deer Isle with the ocean and a nature preserve next door Deer Island Hostel offers basic accommodation in a newly built, hand-made, timber-framed house.  The hostel is off the grid with solar power and a hand pump for the water. Every evening there is a communal dinner for all the guests, with veggies from theorganic gardens. Launching spots for kayaks and canoes nearby. Good bike riding, hiking trails start at the hostel land.

Every summer, from Memorial Day weekend into early September, a few hundred travelers come to Deer Isle to explore the  outdoors and enjoy the scenic landscape, the serenity and community of the Hostel.

This is a fast-paced, fun place to be with new guests arriving every day from all corners of the world. It’s a great place for anyone that enjoys meeting people, making friends and enhancing others’ travel experience while sharing a more sustainable way of living than most have encountered. It’s an excellent way to learn how to run a small lodging business and get a first hand experience of a self sufficient homestead.

Tasks you’d be doing

• laundry
• doing dishes
• cleaning
• harvesting and processing food
• stacking fire wood
• tending the garden

You’d work  through the day with a couple of hours off in the afternoon before  hostel staff needs to get ready to check people in, give tours and arrange the communal meal. The full time helper may also be expected to take reservations, send invoic es and answer email.

Previous experience from lodging businesses is greatly appreciated and good attitude and cheer is expected.

As a full time helper you get a secluded camp site, three meals a day, access to a bike and a small stipend. You may also choose to find a part time job (2 days/week) in the area to experience more of the island and the community.

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