Volunteer for bar and reception shifts at a lively hostel

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Connect with international travelers: 77 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 54 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

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: 30 days

The Experience

Hi Guys, we are looking for volunteers starting the first day of the month and stay 4 weeks almost, this position will be divided in morning and evening shifts at the hostel bar/reception. The shifts will be of five hours per day, five days/week, so two day off per week, we will take only volunteers with a minimum exeperience in the same work so please dont apply if you have not a positive feedback in your worldpackers account.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Italy

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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113 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

77 Meeting international travelers
54 Immersing in the local culture
49 Practicing English
44 Meeting locals
14 Developing social awareness
14 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Oriana

France

My experience at the hostel was great! I was lucky enough to get along very well with the other volunteers. I was able to improve my English and tour Palermo and even Sicily in one month. The staff is lovely, the hours are flexible, and the work at the bar and reception isn't complicated at all. I had this experience in winter, but I think it's even better in summer! I highly recommend it!

about 2 months ago

Kiersten

United States

⁃Lots of free time, Massimo sticks to the 5 hours a day&5 days a week. Training is very minimal but help is there if you need it - Hashan, Thilanka, and Lucia are amazing! -Only €20/week for food, no laundry in building -Main issue: guests would not sort their trash properly so we had to pick things out of the bins and sort it ourselves (at least we had disposable gloves...) -Hostel itself is not very clean, comfortable, or safe. It had 2 burglaries during my stay due to guests leaving their balcony doors open. Apparently cameras are being installed but be aware Palermo is not very safe

about 1 month ago

Daniela

Colombia

It was a good experience. I stayed during winter so the hostel were almost empty, however all the volunteers were so kind and the owner was flexible with my needs. Take into account the season to choose the dates of your stay depending on what you want to achieve. I appreciatte that Massimo was able to negotiate and respect the hours assigned for the shifts.

3 months ago

Ana Paola

Mexico

My first volunteering experience was truly special. The work dynamic and the overall atmosphere were so enjoyable, and Hassan and Thilanka were incredibly supportive—they're truly wonderful people. There was a difficult situation during my stay, but I really appreciated how seriously they took it and how quickly they acted, which made me feel respected and cared for. On top of that, I was lucky to have such amazing fellow volunteers. They were so kind and supportive, and their friendship made my experience even more memorable. The tasks were simple, which gave me plenty of time to explore Pale

5 months ago

Laila

Germany

I was in the Hostel for the November. It was my First volunteer experience and it didnt dissappoint me. I felt really welcomed, the tasks where easy and I met a Lot of wonderful people during my time there. You also geh in contact with the guests and get to know the city really well in one month. Palermo is a beautiful city and the hostel couldnt be located better (dorectly in the center and near the trainstation). The managers of the hostel were also really kind and supportive. I learned a lot and all in all had a great experience!! I can deffinitely recommend going there 😋🌻🙌

5 months ago

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