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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4.7

Content

4.7

Format

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Learning

4.7

Top Endorsements

7200 I learned basic concepts

4904 I learned new interpersonal skills

4437 I learned how to plan my trip

3934 I discovered useful tools and materials

3841 I learned new technical skills

3365 It brought me more self-awareness

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Monishaa United States

It great to learn by having subtitles in English

43 minutes ago

5

Laia Spain

Good course to learn about hostels!

about 11 hours ago

5

Ella Ireland

Great course for understanding what’s required before applying for positions. Helps take on the point of view of the host

about 12 hours ago

5

Camila Argentina

De mucha ayuda y buena manera de transmitir la vibra de un hostel y por que se esperan cierta predisposición y carisma de parte de los voluntarios. A pesar de que el formato y la calidad de los videos son buenos, no pude colocarle subtítulos

about 13 hours ago

5

Lucas Brazil

It helped me to prepare myself before the trip, stay calm and tranquil in regards of how the hosts will receive me. Also to always be happy and easy going towards others and be willing to learn and deal with new people gently!

about 14 hours ago

5

Alparslan Sweden

very useful information!

about 16 hours ago

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