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Help out in our small, friendly hostel in La Roma, CDMX!!

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The experience

The first hostel in Mexico City, it is located in a small old house in a great street. It is not a party hostel but rather hosts serious backpackers with usually amazing traveling plans. We are looking for responsible travelers with an open mind, a work ethic and that can enjoy us as part of a team. Its important to have a confident level of English, and great if you know some Spanish too. The volunteering includes reception and some basic cleaning.

What you offer

28 hours of help per week

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Please only contact us if you can stay for at least 4 weeks. We receive many applicants, so please try to be specific about the dates of your time with us. No need to write a long description - we will arrange a videocall interview!
We give preference to travelers who speak English, but Spanish is essential for working with most of the team and many of our guests.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers typically work 4 to 5 shifts per week. The total hours can vary, the work shifts go from the morning into the night.

The work includes reception, cleaning, answering the phone and door, managing the computer system, giving directions, recommendations and orientation to the guests. If you have other obligations or make plans outside the hostel, we will try to work around them. However, it is important that volunteers are able to perform any of the shifts we may possibly schedule.

Rules

There is zero tolerance for any drug usage, sex, or heavy drinking within the hostel or around its immediate vicinity.