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

4.7

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Learning

4.7

Top Endorsements

7607 I learned basic concepts

5159 I learned new interpersonal skills

4646 I learned how to plan my trip

4118 I discovered useful tools and materials

4045 I learned new technical skills

3527 It brought me more self-awareness

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Bianca Brazil

nice

about 1 hour ago

5

Ashley United States

I learned more about hostels, which I appreciate!

about 5 hours ago

5

Ailen Argentina

Great way to give a general idea to those who've never been in a hostel

about 7 hours ago

5

Marian Mexico

It will help you with your first application :)

about 7 hours ago

5

Everett United States

The course was helpful and informative!

about 14 hours ago

5

Brazil

Explicou muito bem, sendo direto e bastante simpatia.

about 15 hours ago

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