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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Learning

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Top Endorsements

7356 I learned basic concepts

5016 I learned new interpersonal skills

4515 I learned how to plan my trip

4011 I discovered useful tools and materials

3919 I learned new technical skills

3428 It brought me more self-awareness

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Clara United States

Since it wasn't in English, it was a little hard to understand, but other than that very helpful.

about 2 hours ago

5

Genesis United States

Good advices:)

about 3 hours ago

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Letícia Brazil

Estou aplicando para minha primeira experiência e o vídeo me ajudou em relação a expectativas e necessidades para a função

about 8 hours ago

5

Diana United States

I was able to learn the point of view of the host which helped me for the future!!

about 8 hours ago

5

Romain France, Metropolitan

that's great

about 12 hours ago

5

Nadir Italy

Perfect for a first time traveller that has never come in contact with hostels.

about 13 hours ago

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