Hello I'm Local

I'm looking for happy and enthusiastic people, who will be a great fit to the team!
Are you 20+, interested in a new volunteer experience, excited to meet people from all over the world and ready to become a real local Dutchie? :)

Then send me some information about yourself, your experience and why you would like to work here! I hire on personality!

Due to Dutch regulations, we are only able to host volunteers with EU passports or those that have a vaild working holiday visa.

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What you can expect:
# Settle into the volunteer room, complete with private bathroom!
# Explore the historic vibes of Haarlem, Amsterdam, plus nature reserves and beaches!
# Make friends for life and be part of our unique community!

Haarlem's just a stone's throw from Amsterdam by train, and a breezy bike ride lands you in national parks and on sandy shores.
Fun fact: Many volunteers have become locals – join the crew!

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You will help my team by...

1) Being the Night-Watch

2) Helping in House Keeping

3) Helping in the Café & Events


1) Being the nightwatch: You are in charge of the hostel during the night, if people loose their card to enter, or the fire alarm goes off, or guests make to much noise you are the person to come into action.

2) Cleaning rooms + hostel: I have a cleaning team that can use your hand with making my 90 beds. Not 90 beds everyday ofcourse :) I've got 20 unique rooms. All of theme in a different Dutch theme check out the website www.helloimlocal.com

3) Get ready for some cafe fun! You'll be lending a hand during breakfast, lunch, and events – it's all hands on deck! Join the Hello I'm Local team and dive into a variety of tasks. From whipping up coffees to tackling dishes, sprucing up tables, and even helping out in the kitchen!

Welcome to Hello I'm Local! Explore my boutique hostel in Haarlem, where vintage charm meets Dutch design in 21 uniquely decorated rooms. With my dedicated team of 15 staff and 6 volunteers each month, I foster a strong sense of community. Join me and become part of my vibrant family, sharing stories and experiences that make your stay truly unforgettable!

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
(99 reviews)99

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

Brazil

5

HELLO was my home for 2 months, and I couldn't have chosen a better place to start my volunteering journey in Europe. Everyone speaks English very well and is patient with beginners. The schedules are respected, the work is easy to learn and not stressful. Everyone is very kind, and we received a grocery budget for the supermarket — it’s not a lot, but enough for basic meals. I highly recommend the experience. Thanks a lot to all the staff and volunteers! I made amazing memories and hope to see everyone again soon!

about 2 months ago

Argentina

5

I spent two months at Hello and absolutely loved the experience! The team is amazing, the city is beautiful, and there are so many incredible parks nearby (perfect for biking). Springtime at Hello was truly something special 🌸🌷🌼

2 months ago

Australia

5

I honestly loved my experience with hello I’m local. Robin, Kai, max and Christine are legends. Haarlem is a beautiful town and you are very close to Amsterdam. You do sleep in a 6 bed room dorm, so just bring good ear plugs and a sleeping mask and you will be right. I would definitely recommend this place !!!

2 months ago

India

5

I had a wonderful time volunteering at Hello I’m Local! The accommodation is a room with 2 3-person bunk beds, so you get to meet other volunteers and make friends quite easily! The staff are all great, and I feel like I have a community to go back to now! There are also several miscellaneous cleaning tasks as needed, but usually you’re only scheduled for 3-4 days a week. Any time off that’s requested is usually taken into account, so there’s plenty of time to explore! Location is great too! Grocery budget is slightly limited, but enough for 2 meals a day - more than I expected :)

2 months ago

Brazil

4

Haarlem is a charming city, but small — you can get to know it well in just two days. Nightlife happens from Thursday to Saturday, with many places closed from Monday to Wednesday. The hostel is pleasant and most of the staff are friendly. However, the team offered no cultural exchange with us. Only in the second month were we given access to bikes, which made it easier to enjoy the city and nearby areas. The food budget was only €4.50 per day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we were told to be "creative" — we ate a lot of bread and rice.

3 months ago


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