Join our hostel team! Volunteer roles in reception, bar, cleaning

High demand host: This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 83 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 57 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.

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

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.

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/house keeping . The shifts could be of five hours or 2,5 hours with a maximum of 5 hours per day, 5 days/week, so two day off per week. We will give weekly money for food to prepare in our kitchen, all the volunteers will sleep in the same room.

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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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119 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

83 Meeting international travelers
57 Immersing in the local culture
54 Practicing English
48 Meeting locals
15 Developing social awareness
15 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 11. Sustainable cities and communities

kristiāna

Latvia

I had an amazing time staying at the hostel and exploring the Palermo city itself. This was my first volunteering experience, so I feel truly greatful that it turned out to be this one. The housecleaning tasks are relatively easy and the working hours are respected, which left me with a lot of time for exploring and being in the city. The staff here are wonderful, extra thank you to Thailanka for making me and all the volunteers feel truly welcomed!

27 days ago

Natali

Brazil

The experience was good. The managers are kind and the host was flexible with everything I needed. The staff room has four bunk beds for four people and air conditioning. They provide €20/week for food and hostel breakfast (you can buy the basic with that amount). Reception tasks are easier; cleaning (bathrooms, showers, kitchen, bins, common areas) is more tiring, but you get a small extra payment and can leave once you finish, so it depends on your speed. The hostel is very central, close to historical sites and nightlife, but beach is from 30/40 minutes away by bus.

28 days ago

Lucia Francisca

Argentina

I loved the experience! Working hours are respected and the tasks are easy. Massimo was very flexible with me regarding the schedule, which allowed me to attend my Italian classes and take a trip to a place that wasn't very close. Thilanka and Hashan were always kind and respectful! The facilities are comfortable. The internet always worked perfectly.

2 months ago

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!

5 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

4 months ago

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