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Social Host

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The experience

Love chatting? Join our local team in León! This isn't physical work; you are the social bridge between our amazing Nicaraguan staff and our guests. Spend 30 mins at breakfast and 30 mins in the afternoon promoting our events (Taco, Salsa, Trivia nights and more). You'll also host a welcome drink on our beautiful rooftop to get everyone socializing! Min 1 week. Free stay, breakfast, and epic volcano tour discounts included!

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

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

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

You are here to be the vital link between our amazing local staff and our international guests. Your primary goal is to create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure every traveler feels part of the community.

We take immense pride in being a 100% Nicaraguan-run operation and we never use volunteers to replace local jobs. This role involves no physical labor, no reception work, and no direct sales. Instead, you are the social catalyst—the person who makes sure no one sits alone and everyone knows about the fun activities we have planned. You will work across our two hostel buildings (located just 20 meters apart), ensuring a high-energy, inclusive vibe in both.

Activities & Shift

Your day is designed to be high-impact but low-intensity, giving you plenty of time to explore León.

Morning Connection (08:30 - 09:00): Put on your Poco a Poco shirt and visit both hostels during breakfast. Chat with guests, introduce yourself, and get people excited to sign up for the day’s activities.

Afternoon Motivation (14:00 - 15:00): Do another round at both hostels to motivate the "late starters" and ensure our sign-up lists are full of names. You will also send a quick, catchy update with a photo to our guest WhatsApp group.

Rooftop Welcome Drink (17:00 - 18:30): Prepare our signature welcome drink—cutting limes, sugaring the glass rims, and making fresh lemonade. Your job is to encourage everyone to head to the rooftop and then act as the host by facilitating conversations and introducing guests to each other.

Weekly Event Hosting: Be present at the evening events (like Taco or Salsa night) to keep the energy high. On Wednesday nights at 21:30, you will lead the group on a fun 10-minute walk to a local bar for live music.

Rules

To maintain our reputation and a safe environment, we have a few clear guidelines:

Professionalism: You are the "face" of the hostel. While we want you to have fun, you must always wear your Poco a Poco shirt while on duty so guests know who to turn to.

Alcohol & Drugs: Having a social beer with guests is fine, but getting drunk while on duty is strictly prohibited. We have a zero-tolerance policy for drugs; any use will result in immediate dismissal.

Presence: Your place is among the guests, not hanging around the reception desk. Focus on making connections in the common areas and the rooftop.

Couples: If you are applying as a couple, please note that your days off will be rotated so that we have social coverage 7 days a week.