Hanoi Buffalo Hostel

Cultural exchange – Volunteers often meet people from all over the world, creating deep, genuine connections with both staff and guests. It’s a great way to experience the local culture beyond the tourist perspective.

Skill-building – Whether it’s reception work, bartending, organizing pub crawls, or leading walking tours, volunteering at a hostel helps develop communication, hospitality, and teamwork skills.

A deeper, slower travel experience – Instead of rushing from one destination to another, volunteers stay longer and become part of a community, gaining a richer understanding of the place.

Fun social atmosphere – Hostels are vibrant and dynamic, filled with events, parties, and activities. Volunteering means you're often at the heart of the action.

Fair work-for-accommodation exchange – Volunteers are not employees, so they should not be overworked. Most hostels ask for 25–30 hours per week in exchange for accommodation and sometimes meals or other perks (like tours or discounts). Also it mixed of local staff as well