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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Top Endorsements

8440 I learned basic concepts

5689 I learned new interpersonal skills

5154 I learned how to plan my trip

4578 I discovered useful tools and materials

4490 I learned new technical skills

3910 It brought me more self-awareness

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Alejandro Mexico

me gusto mucho la explicacion y me quito muchas dudas

about 7 hours ago

5

Susanna Italy

very helpful, thanks

about 13 hours ago

5

Lola United Kingdom

I thought this was great! Very informative!

about 14 hours ago

5

Salaama Uganda

I have learnt what the hosts expect from volunteers

about 16 hours ago

5

Camila Chile

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about 18 hours ago

5

Ramadan Egypt

it's so important

about 19 hours ago

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