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

4.7

Learning

4.7

Top Endorsements

8828 I learned basic concepts

5957 I learned new interpersonal skills

5401 I learned how to plan my trip

4803 I discovered useful tools and materials

4726 I learned new technical skills

4107 It brought me more self-awareness

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Bryan Costa Rica

That's very well explained!

about 2 hours ago

5

Luísa Brazil

Me ajudou com várias dúvidas! Grata demais

about 2 hours ago

5

Dorothee Germany

He showed a good Impression about the volunteering life at a hostel, very helpful!

about 2 hours ago

5

Artur Portugal

The host was full of positive energy and really gets you pumped to go and get to it

about 3 hours ago

5

Nicolette United States

It explained what hosts look for and how I can improve my profile very well!

about 6 hours ago

5

Sophie Canada

This was great!

about 8 hours ago

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