Help Needed Straight Away

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with international travelers: 5 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

32h

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

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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.

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

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.

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: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We are a newly renovated but well-known hostel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur with years of history in the Bukit Bintang district. In late 2023 we reopened for business and need at least one helper straight away to help rebuild the hospitality and atmosphere that Dorms KL once had. Position available as of may 2025: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 25 and 80 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Malaysia

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

5 Immersing in the local culture
5 Meeting international travelers
3 Meeting locals
1 Developing social awareness
1 Developing environmental awareness
1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 3. Good health and well-being

Gaurav

India

I'll definitely be coming back here again. I had a great experience. I met my guy Fabris when I first arrived, and he explained everything really clearly. The manager, Sunil, was also super friendly and made sure my schedule stayed flexible. Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful city with a really good vibe. Just a heads-up: make sure to bring an umbrella—it rains often! Looking forward to being back soon.

23 days ago

Dorms replied

Yo Gaurav, thank you very much for your reply.
We miss you man, I hope you'll be back soon:)

Rona

South Africa

I only volunteered at the hostel for a few days, and then moved to Step In, which has the same owner. the hostel was very quiet, it's not a very sociable hostel, although in a very good location - right next to Jalan Alor food street. Reception duties were easy. I really loved my time at Step In though. Reception was a lot busier and can sometimes be a bit chaotic, but it's not a difficult job. The hostel is close to Chinatown and it's easy to explore the city. I made a bunch of friends and would definitely come back if I'm in the hostel again.

25 days ago

Harinee

India

Initially based on the description in their worldpackers page, I was meant to do 5-hour shifts for 6 days a week but when I reached, I was asked to do 7-hour shifts. It felt like a full-time job and by the end of it, I was exhausted with no energy to roam around or explore. When asked, they told me to push through till they get someone else but I'm in the city only for a few days and I couldn't miss my chance to roam around the hostel. So I left the place earlier than the agreed upon date. The staff are nice, owners are nice people but expecting volunteers to do the work of a full-time job isn't okay.

about 1 year ago

Dorms replied

I understand your frustration, if the deal was for five hours then you shouldn't have been asked to work more, a deal is a deal.
I don't know what happened since I wasn't there at the time, but I can insure you that it's over because we have a new management and now all terms of our deals are strictly upheld because, again, a deal is a deal:)

Pranchal

India

I had an amazing time at the hostel in the heart of the hostel, Malaysia. The hosts, especially Pandu, Darcy, and Chris, were incredibly welcoming, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The central location made it convenient to explore the city, and the dormitory was clean and well-maintained. What made the experience truly special was the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow international travelers. The work was simple and flexible, allowing for a perfect balance between responsibilities and exploration. Overall, the hostel provided an exceptional stay, and I highly recommend it!

over 1 year ago

Allana

United States

I recommend the hostel! It is in a great location surrounded by street food, clubs, bars, etc. the volunteer dorm had great AC & is gender separated. The work is *just* reception/ check ins/ socializing. The manager Darcy is very flexible with the schedule, which was great! 😊 The only improvements— local staff was constantly late for shift change. Also, when there was problems in the hostel, often times the owners didn't have any policies / rules in place for these situations, which sometimes was stressful. However, I still recommend it for a 1 month, short-term position in the hostel! thank you! 😊🙏🏽

over 1 year ago

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