Work exchange in Philippines: Hostel Vibes and Sociability Curator

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

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

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

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 3 weeks

The Experience

Happiness is a centrally-located and service-oriented hostel, with a primarily international crowd between mid-20s to mid-30s. We cater to the more mature traveler by offering daily activities that don't require alcohol as the only means of sociability. We also acknowledge that a couple times per week, it's fun to let loose! We are looking for an enthusiastic person to help lead these activities to encourage participation and sociability.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 20 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

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a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel Boutique Resort And Wellness Centre

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Meeting international travelers
7 Meeting locals
7 Immersing in the local culture
6 Get in touch with nature
3 Developing social awareness
3 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 3. Good health and well-being
3 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Juju

Philippines

I stayed here for a month and honestly had the best time! The team is super chill and welcoming they make you feel right at home from day one. The work is easy and laidback, and the best part is you get most of the day free to explore the beautiful island of Palawan. You don't have to drink or party to have fun, but if you want that island nightlife, the host definitely has the best vibes in town. Big love to Tin, Mariela, Celes, Quin and the whole crew you guys made my stay unforgettable. Thank you for making me feel like part of the family 💛

3 months ago

Aaliyah

New Zealand

I really enjoyed my time here with the hostel team! The work was easy and fun, and the environment was like being around family. I enjoyed getting to know the staff and guests. There we heaps of long-term guests too, which was nice to build stronger connections.

4 months ago

Eleanor

United States

I loved my time at the hostel! The hours ended up usually being shorter than 6h/day. If you want a chill, social environment and like to party one or two times a week I'd recommend this :) the local staff were so much fun to hang out with and the work was easy - plus the rooms are great, very private bunks! Thank you so much for an amazing first WorldPackers!

7 months ago

Happiness replied

Thanks for all your help Eleanor! Hope to see you again soon!

Fiorella

Ecuador

Had an amazing stay with the hostel team where all the activities were fun and I was able to learn a lot about the local culture and have enough times to discover the beauty of the hostel Everyone in the team is amazing and super helpful and I was able to make so many good memories with them! Will miss them all ❤️

over 1 year ago

Happiness replied

Hi Fiorella! Thank you so much for all your efforts during your time with us, your presence was very welcomed and and appreciated. Your Happiness Family will certainly miss you as well.

Rada

Bulgaria

I had the most amazing time volunteering at the hostel. The tasks and the layout of my duties were very clear and I received guidance and help whenever I needed it. The staff are incredibly nice and they made me feel a part of a big family. I genuinely enjoyed organising activities and making sure guests were having fun and in the process I meet some amazing people. The hostel is located in the most beautiful place on Palawan and I was so lucky to live there for a while. Will miss it for sure :)

over 1 year ago

Happiness replied

Thanks so much Rada! It was truly a pleasure to have you stay with us and we're so glad you enjoyed your time. On behalf of the whole team we wish you all the best and safest travels!

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