Lodging & Grounds Assistant | Sint Maarten

Join Vicky’s Keys Volunteer Center in tropical Sint Maarten! We seek enthusiastic volunteers to assist with cleaning, painting, kitchen help, and gardening at our eco-friendly agri-tourism hub. Experience Caribbean culture while developing skills in sustainable living.

Support structure: Direct supervision by Lodging & Facility Operations Team Leader
Available: Nov 2025-June 2026
Stay: 4-12 weeks
Age: 18+
Includes: Shared accommodation, meals during workdays, WiFi, and amazing beach nearby!

• Time: 6 hours of help per day
• Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
• Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
• Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
• Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens.

Additional fee required
Amount: US $ 150 One time
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project.

Description: US $ 100 is for donation to Vicky’s Keys for activity materials and contribution to using the volunteer center utilities (Water/Electricity/Gas/Internet) and US $ 50 is a deposit required by the Volunteer Center that functions as a security deposit in case you damage anything or lost your room key during your stay. If you haven’t damaged anything or lost your room key then you will be reimbursed US $50.

• Off time: 2 days off per week
• Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
• Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
• Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
• Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
• Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
• 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.
• Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
• Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
• Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
• Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

• Over 18 years old
• Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
• Necessary travel documents that applies to you:
  • European Union Passport
  • United States Visa
  • Travel insurance

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

1. Application & Selection
– Apply here (via Vicky’s Keys)
– Initial screening and video interview
– Confirmation and placement scheduling
– Pre-arrival information package

2. Duration & Scheduling
– Program runs November 2025 – June 2026
– Flexible entry dates within this period

– Minimum stay: 4 weeks
– Maximum stay: 12 weeks
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Work schedule:

6 hours/ per day
– 2 days off per week

3. Work Areas & Responsibilities
– Facility Maintenance

• Cleaning common areas and guest spaces

• Painting and decoration projects

• Basic repairs and upkeep

4. Accommodation & Benefits
– Shared room in volunteer housing
– Meals provided during workdays
– WiFi access
– Access to common areas
– Beach proximity
– Cultural exchange opportunities
– Learning sustainable living practices

5. Support Structure
– Direct supervision by Lodging & Facility Operations Team Leader
– Weekly team meetings
– Orientation and training provided
– Regular feedback sessions

6. House Rules & Expectations
– Respect quiet hours
– Maintain clean living spaces
– Follow sustainability guidelines
– Participate in community activities
– Adhere to safety protocols

7. Learning Opportunities
– Sustainable agriculture practices
– Eco-tourism operations
– Caribbean culture immersion
– Facility management skills
– Team collaboration
– Environmental conservation

8. Program Completion
– Certificate

7:00 – 7:45:
Early Morning Setup
– Facility walk-through
– Quick clean common areas
– Breakfast prep assistance
– Set up dining area
– Coffee station setup

7:45 – 10:15:
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