Volunteer at Boutique Hostel — Reception, & Common Areas

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The experience

We’re looking for friendly and proactive volunteers to help with the daily life of our hostel.This is a great chance to learn about hospitality, meet travelers from around the world, and enjoy a relaxed, organized, and welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. You’ll work 5 days per week with 2 consecutive days off, in 5 hour shifts, depending on the role. Breakfast is included, leaving you plenty of time to explore and enjoy your stay


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.


What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English and Fluent Spanish

Between 18 and 38 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Mexico

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details



Helping prep rooms for check-ins, making beds, and welcoming travelers from around the world. Chatting with guests to confirm arrival times and keeping track of who’s coming in. Jumping in on laundry as a team (good music usually included 😉). Keeping rooms, bathrooms, and common areas clean and comfy—refilling soap & shampoo, sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash. Doing quick daily walk-throughs, turning A/C units on or off when needed, and lighting up the terrace and pool at night for those chill hostel evenings 🌙


Activities & Shift

5 workdays per week

2 days off

Shifts of 5 hours

Weekly schedule provided clearly and consistently


Rules

What we offer:
• Shared room accommodation
• Breakfast included ☕🥐
• Access to all common areas
• A calm, respectful, and multicultural hostel atmosphere
• Hands-on experience in daily hostel life
• Occasional in-house social activities and shared moments

What we’re looking for:
• A positive and responsible attitude
• Someone who enjoys cleanliness and staying organized
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and help where needed
• A team player with good communication skills
• English is a plus, but not mandatory
• Minimum stay of 2 weeks (flexible depending on availability)