Felipe Imbroisi @ Pura Vida

A host guide: how to prepare for volunteering in hostels

One of Worldpackers best hosts shares everything you need to know to get accepted, what our community hosts are looking for from travelers, and how to prepare for a volunteer experience!

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Felipe Imbroisi

Pura Vida

Pura Vida is a greeting of good energy. Just like the expressions: tudo bem, aloha, carpe diem, and tamu junto, the expression Pura Vida conveys a sense of well-being, happiness, and enjoyment! All of this is the style of Pura Vida Hostel.


4 lessons • 15min

What are hostels and how do they work?

  • 1min

How do I get accepted by a Worldpackers host?

  • 3min

What’s the first day volunteering like?

  • 5min

What do hosts expect from volunteers?

  • 6min

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7537 I learned basic concepts

5113 I learned new interpersonal skills

4605 I learned how to plan my trip

4086 I discovered useful tools and materials

4012 I learned new technical skills

3504 It brought me more self-awareness

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Danilo Brazil

It's fine I guess

about 7 hours ago

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Ewen France

Good course ! :)

about 8 hours ago

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Theresa Austria

very informative!!

about 13 hours ago

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Emir Turkey

Thank you for the video!

about 15 hours ago

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Giulia Italy

Absolutely necessary info!

about 21 hours ago

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Andrea Ecuador

muy recomendado :)

1 day ago

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