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URBAN NEST HOSTEL
Volunteering with us is a chance to connect with people from around the world while living in the heart of Santa Ana! 🌎 You’ll enjoy a warm and fun atmosphere, contribute to the hostel’s daily rhythm, and have time to explore volcanoes, colorful towns, and vibrant local markets. Come be part of our little hostel family and experience the real El Salvador 🇸🇻✨
We’re a small, friendly team that treats everyone like family 🤝 We believe in clear communication, mutual respect, and making sure you feel at home. Volunteers can expect kindness, flexibility, and support throughout their stay. We love cultural exchange and sharing the best of our city with our guests and volunteers alike!
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About the experience in: Santa Ana, El Salvador
United Kingdom
Great place to volunteer! The hostel has been pretty quiet (low season), but that means that when the guests come together everyone gets to know everyone which has been super nice. The staff are lovely and Erika always tries to accommodate any requests I make about the hours. The hostel itself is muyy bonito, there is a cool roof terrace, fruit trees and hummingbirds in the garden, showers where you can choose the temperature, a well-equipped kitchen, laundry that volunteers can use, and regular events like game nights, cooking classes etc. Volunteers are also given $20 per week for groceries!
11 days ago
About the experience in: Santa Ana, El Salvador
United States
I volunteered at Urban Nest and really enjoyed my time there. The hostel was quiet and peaceful, which I appreciated. The work was fair, and the staff were kind, respectful, and supportive. The owner was also great—very down-to-earth and easy to talk to. Overall, it was a great experience and I’d definitely recommend it to other volunteers.
20 days ago
About the experience in: Santa Ana, El Salvador
Chile
Urban nest was an amazing experience, everyone was so welcoming since the first moment, owners and staff were lovely 🥰 the tasks and duties were clear and reasonable to a volunteer and you could always talk to Erika if you needed something. Love the hostel’s facilities and the location is amazing. And there’s an excellent social atmosphere, I had a really great experience here, totally recommend to volunteer at urban nest
Thank you guys🙏
about 2 months ago
Erika replied
Thank you so much Angela! You were a valuable member to our team during the time you stayed! We loved to have you and Rocio!
About the experience in: Santa Ana, El Salvador
Argentina
¡Holis! Mi experiencia con Erika y con todas las personas del hostal fue increĂble. Los turnos se respetaron siempre y fueron sĂşper flexibles. Recomiendo muchĂsimo este voluntariado porque, además de ayudarte con toda la informaciĂłn que necesitás, te enseñan un montĂłn sobre la cultura local y el contexto actual. La verdad, de todas las experiencias que tuve haciendo voluntariados, esta fue de las mejores (si no la mejor).
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Santa Ana, El Salvador
Australia
I really enjoyed my time here at urban nest! I wish I could’ve stayed longer, I would recommend volunteering here for anyone! The tasks are easy and enjoyable and the whole team Erica, Emely, Isaac, Rosa, William, Alfredo are such kind and welcoming people.
This is a perfect place to volunteer as there is plenty of time to do day trips out of Santa Ana before or after shifts. So you can still explore something new each day while volunteering!
2 months ago