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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- 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.
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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- 4 weeks
The Experience
We have guests from all over the world, so it can get busy on the summer season, but its mainly calm. We have 3 shifts during the day, and we can arrange the schedule in a weekly basis. Your main tasks will be welcoming and helping the new guest with the check in and directions in the city, providing them the amenities of the hostel, maps, etc. A little bit of cleaning and preparing breakfast. Not hard work at all! Come and check it!
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner Italian or Fluent English
- Over 19 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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How this experience will transform you
- 28 Meeting international travelers
- 26 Immersing in the local culture
- 17 Meeting locals
- 16 Practicing English
- 6 Developing social awareness
- 5 Practicing Spanish
Laura
Colombia
Was a good experience, there's a lot of flexibilty but you need to be committed and organized to make it work, the other volunteers were like a family to me so that was the best part. Thanks Francesco!
3 months ago
Thays de Lourdes
Brazil
I had one of the most exciting experiences of my life. In Palermo, every day brought a new bar, restaurant, or cool street to explore, and the hostel guests were always up for joining in. As for the host, Francesco was incredible, incredibly welcoming, and made me feel at home. Regarding the property, being an old building, it needs some repairs, but it's still a place you can call home. This is the volunteer opportunity for those looking to exercise their responsibility, as the shifts are quite active, and it's necessary to stay focused during your shift to not disrupt the one following.
6 months ago
Gabija
Lithuania
Time spent in Palermo was unforgettable. This city is really special, you have much time to enjoy all Sicilia. Owners of the hostel are very friendly and caring people, which you can always talk about everything. Tasks is very easy and doesn't took to much time. This place definitely gonna stay in my heart ❤️
7 months ago
Maisie
United Kingdom
Amazing experience right in the heart of Palermo. Met so many amazing people and the other volunteers were like a family. Work is laid back and easy, schedule is great.
8 months ago
NORA
United States
The hostel was very centrally located--close to nightlife and the main street in the city. It is also next to the train station which was very convenient for any day trips to beaches and other tourist locations. While it doesn't have the most modern facilities (AC, plumbing, kitchen appliances), they get the job done. While working here I met some incredibly kind and interesting people from all around the world. I am very grateful for this experience and recommend it to anyone who wants to explore Sicily.
9 months ago
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