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Kitchen/ Barista Volunteer in Albania!

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The experience

We are a large hostel located in the capital of Northern Albania, Shkoder.
We’re looking for a motivated and friendly volunteer to help in our hostel café and open courtyard kitchen. This role can involve kitchen support, barista work, or a mix of both—these are separate tasks, so experience in one area is totally fine. If you’ve worked a barista but not in a kitchen (or the other way around), just let us know what you’re comfortable with.)

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

What you get

1 day off per week

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

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

What you’ll do (depending on experience):
- Assist with food prep and basic cooking tasks
- Help keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly
- Prepare coffee and fresh juices (barista side)
- Support service during busy times
- Help with family dinners and special meals when scheduled

What we’re looking for:
- Interest or experience in kitchen work and/or barista/coffee making
- Willingness to learn and follow food safety standards
- Team player who enjoys working in a social, open environment
- Responsible, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting
- Positive attitude and good communication skills

Activities & Shift

Morning Shift (6AM-12PM)
Afternoon and Evening shifts (closed 11PM)