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Ho(s)tel & Bar Volunteer: Be Part of the Coolest Hostel in Town!

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The experience

We are looking for individuals with swanky energy to join us!

Your tasks won’t be too complex, but we need someone dependable. You’ll assist with housekeeping, reception, bar and/or breakfast duties.

In return, enjoy a cool work environment, great colleagues, central city location, lemonade by the pool, accommodation, food and unforgettable memories! 😊

fun fact: Swanky is both hostel and hotel, so you’ll experience the best of both worlds!

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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

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

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

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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 35 years old

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

Be from outside Croatia

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join our Team as a Hostel Volunteer to assist with various housekeeping, reception and bar duties for 25 hours per week while enjoying numerous benefits—no prior experience needed; just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to help!

Activities & Shift

SHIFTS
- 5 days per week, 5 hours a day
Please note, some days may be busier than others, so you might be asked to stay an hour longer, while other days you'll enjoy an extra hour or two of free time! :)

ACTIVITIES
You would be assisting...
1) the Housekeeping Team:
- changing bed linens
- sweeping floors
- cleaning windows
- other possible cleaning tasks that show up at the moment
- periodically checking hostel areas to ensure everything is tidy and swanky :)
2) the Reception Team:
- helping with check-ins and check-outs
- assisting with guests' luggage
- showing them their rooms
- keeping the reception area nice and tidy
- a receptionist's right hand :)
3) the Bar Team:
- open the bar & set up for service
- handle daily/weekly cleaning tasks
- clean tables, wash dishes (we have a dishwasher, no worries)
- assist with event setup & service
- prepare fruit & garnishes
- close the bar
- providing friendly yet professional communication with guests :)
4) the Breakfast Team:
Our breakfast is a bit special :) it is a mix of buffet and à la carte service! So, your tasks would be...
- setting up and refilling the buffet when needed
- taking guest orders for à la carte and passing them to the chefs
- serving food from the kitchen to guests
- clearing tables and resetting them for new guests
- washing dishes (again we have a dishwasher)
- putting away all breakfast items after service
- being warm, attentive and Swanky to guests
- sweeping the floor and leaving the area tidy for other colleagues :)

Rules

Even when you are not working, we expect you to remain polite, responsible, and to act as a good host for guests, as well as a considerate roommate, colleague, and friend.

Non-negotiable expectations include mutual respect, helpfulness, and maintaining cleanliness! :)

***small examples: you clean up after you use the kitchen or shower, you say hello to your colleagues when you bump into them, and you tell our guests where the nearest market is if they ask you, even if you were just passing by on your way to the pool during your free time :)