Helping us w/ housekeeping & roof bar in our Hostel!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers: 42 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 33 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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around 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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Looking to build a self motivated and responsible team to take care our small boutique hostel in Heraklion city, Crete. Hygiene and costumer service is a priority to us. Tasks are: Making beds & cleaning, checking in guests or shifts at the bar. We'll supply you with the best tips about local treasures and how to travel around Crete. Kitchen and roof garden at your disposal. We'll teach you how to run a hostel in a few steps. "(o_o)"

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 22 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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52 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

42 Meeting international travelers
33 Immersing in the local culture
28 Meeting locals
18 Practicing English
7 Get in touch with nature
6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 5. Gender equality
1 13. Climate action
1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Maria Julia

Brazil

I spent three great weeks at the hostel. Since it was low season, the work was very relaxed. In the mornings there was more to do, like making beds, but at night it was mostly waiting for late check-ins or serving drinks at the chill bar. The hostel is well located in the city center, but to get to the beaches it's better to take a bus. I volunteered with two other girls, which made the experience even better. I gave it five stars because I would definitely go back, maybe during a busier time of the year.

24 days ago

Olivia

United States

I loved my month in Crete and would 100% recommend volunteering at the hostel!! The hostel is super clean, cozy, and right in the heart of Heraklion. You'll quickly feel like a local. Yorgos and Maria are incredibly kind and welcoming. Yorgos genuinely cares about the volunteers and made sure our shifts were flexible so we had plenty of time to explore the island. The work was chill and easy, and I shared a room with the other volunteer, which was perfect! If you're considering volunteering in Crete, I can't recommend the hostel enough! Thank you for an unforgettable month — efharisto!

about 1 month ago

ioannis replied

Thanks for your kind words Olivia and thank you for being an excellent addition of the team! Your help and dedication really made a difference in the everyday running of the hostel!

Tania

Canada

It was my first experience with Worldpackers volunteering, i highly recommand the hostel. The staff is amazing :) i will trully miss them : Yorgos, Maria, Karolina & Natasza were very welcoming. The tasks are easy to do & my schedule was very nice, doing mostly night shift :)

about 2 months ago

Tamara

Canada

I absolutely loved my time at the hostel! The owners are incredibly lovely, and the staff are wonderful. I had no problems communicating with team members during my time here and the accommodation was comfortable :) The room doesn't have very good air circulation though so was a bit warm (they worked to help with this) and there aren't any lockers :,) Hours are flexible and fair! The beds themselves were comfortable and the hostel had plenty of clean sheets and towels available! Thank you to the hostel Team!

3 months ago

Amanda

Brazil

I had an incredible experience at this hostel! The working hours are respected, the tasks are simple and easy to do, and the staff is super kind and always ready to help with anything you need. It's also a perfect place to socialize and make friends from all over the world. I truly recommend it 100%!

4 months ago

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Hosted by ioannis

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