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Volunteer in Ooty with goSTOPS

The experience

Got main-character energy? 🎤🎲 Bring the hostel alive with fun evening activities, social vibes, and content that captures real travel moments. Meet people from everywhere, stay for free, eat well, and be part of a global backpacker culture 🌏✨

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

What you get

1 day 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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Duration: 15 days–2 months • Timings: 7–11 PM || goSTOPS Ooty

Ooty slows you down without asking.
Mist rolls in, days stay cool, and life moves gently between tea gardens, walks, and long conversations indoors. It’s a place where time stretches and attention shifts to small, everyday moments.
Through goVOLUNTEER, goSTOPS’ community-led volunteer experience, you contribute a few hours each day in exchange for accommodation, meals, and the chance to live within a social hostel while experiencing the hills at an unhurried pace.


⭐ What You’ll Contribute

Plan and host daily community events such as:

Wall Art Showdown, Artist Night, Open Mic, Gaming Night, Movie Night, Karaoke, Tournaments, Storytelling Circle, Bonfire Sessions, Rise & Refresh mornings, and more

Engage with guests through online community groups

Collect feedback and support the team with guest engagement

Document daily highlights and share updates

Welcoming travellers and helping the space feel warm and open

Capturing calm, beautiful moments for goSTOPS’ social platforms

Supporting a community that values ease over intensity


🔥 What You Receive

Complimentary accommodation and daily meals

Time and flexibility to explore Ooty at your own pace

A volunteer certificate under the goVOLUNTEER experience

A diverse, international traveller community

This Experience Works Well For
People who:
Enjoy cooler weather and slower days
Feel comfortable in calm, shared living spaces
Bring warmth, patience, and a community mindset
Can communicate comfortably in English
Want a hill-station experience that feels restful, not isolated

You’ll Feel at Home Here If

You appreciate quiet mornings, misty evenings, and community that builds gently - without urgency or noise.

Activities & Shift

You’ll host, support or participate in activities such as:

Wall Art Showdown, Artist Night, ,Gaming Night, Movie Night
Karaoke, Fun Tournaments, Storytelling Circle, Bonfire Sessions, Rise & Refresh mornings

Shift: 4 hours per day (7 PM – 11 PM).Volunteers may be assigned to a single hostel for a maximum of 15 days only.

Rules

Maintain a friendly, respectful, and welcoming attitude toward all guests
No alcohol consumption during volunteer hours
Keep common areas clean after events
Be punctual and consistent with your evening shifts
Follow community guidelines and coordinate activities with the team
No inviting outside visitors into volunteer accommodation