Help at front desk and make new friends!

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 34 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 24 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

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!

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Name: Finca Ganadito will offer you a volunteering certificate.

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

A lively fun atmosphere and excellent facilities. Our volunteers must genuinely enjoy getting involved in hostel activities and having a good time with travelers from all around the globe to help us create a social active atmosphere. Unbeatable location 5 minutes walk from Quito's Old Town. Volunteer roles include helping with reception, bartending, breakfast service, occasional night shifts and cleaning, and social activities with guests.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Ecuador

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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40 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

34 Meeting international travelers
24 Practicing English
20 Practicing Spanish
16 Meeting locals
14 Immersing in the local culture
3 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 4. Quality education
4 10. Reduced inequalities
2 12. Responsible consumption and production

Yuichi

Japan

I had such an amazing time volunteering at the hostel. Both managers are super nice. One of the co-managers, Santi, is not just your boss, but a friend you can hang out with and depend on. He truly cares about you and your wellbeing. He constantly asked me how I was doing every shift and made me feel comfortable to ask him any questions or ask him for solutions when I was unsure of how to deal with certain situations. The other co-manager, Kat, is very nice and meticulous in the way she communicates and organizes things. Even though she was unwell, she made sure I had everything I needed.

7 days ago

Devon

United States

This is a great hostel to meet other travelers and the common spaces are well set up to encourage people to talk and make friends! There are also other volunteers around so in the evenings many people are around watching soccer games or chatting. The owners are fast to communicate when needed and have very sweet dogs that spend time on the terrace for when you need some animal time.

15 days ago

Elíana Mist

Iceland

My stay at the hostel was amazing. I felt very welcomed and had a great time. Both volunteers and staff were super nice and i miss the place a lot already. I really recommend. I will be back !

3 months ago

Gergely

Hungary

I've had a great time in the hostel. The job was fun (mostly talking to the guests), the staff and the volunteers were amazing from the beginning. Usually there are a lot of volunteers which makes it easy to find like-minded people.

3 months ago

Matthew

United States

Was a good experience. Kat is a great person and very understanding. Shifts and volunteer work is easy enough.

25 days ago

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