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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Content

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Learning

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Top Endorsements

8829 I learned basic concepts

5957 I learned new interpersonal skills

5404 I learned how to plan my trip

4804 I discovered useful tools and materials

4728 I learned new technical skills

4107 It brought me more self-awareness

5

Eoghan Ireland

Great course, very helpful.

12 minutes ago

5

Burak Netherlands

goood

37 minutes ago

5

Phoebe Australia

Really enjoyed this course!!

42 minutes ago

5

Francesco Italy

I think this course is very usefull for planning your trip and know what to expect, which is very important :)

about 2 hours ago

5

Penina Tanzania

The course is very useful especial if you are taking first experience in this platform.

about 4 hours ago

5

Bryan Costa Rica

That's very well explained!

about 11 hours ago

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