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Hostel Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Be part of our team, improve your skills and get to know Scotland
What you offer
24h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Night Shift
- Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
What you get
1
- 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.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic 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 Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- 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
The Experience
Hello folks! We are a super friendly backpacker hostel located in a gorgeous coastal town in Western Scotland. Oban, our home, is known as the seafood capital of Scotland and is situated just a short ferry ride away from the idyllic Hebridean Isles. We're looking for help with daily tasks (housekeeping, cleaning, reception...) a few hours a week. Help us a bit, make new friends, improve your skills and enjoy Scotland!
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Between 18 and 80 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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57 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 50 Meeting international travelers
- 38 Immersing in the local culture
- 35 Get in touch with nature
- 34 Meeting locals
- 23 Practicing English
- 12 Developing social awareness
Ashlyn
United States
Volunteering at the hostel turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences I've had this summer. The team I was volunteering with were all so fun and lovely to be around. There is a lot to do in such a small town, I'm sad I wasn't able to stay longer!
19 days ago
Stelina
Greece
Spending a month at the hostel was... AMAZING. Everything written on the description of this volunteering position is completely true. Working hours are fair, the food allowance is enough to get you through the week and Lynn, the manager of the hostel is an amazing person and she is always there to help you and talk with you if you need some support. The environment of the hostel is friendly and helps you adjust very quickly. Totally recommend this for first time solo travellers such as myself!!! Thank you guys for making this trip more special than I could have ever imagined!
25 days ago
gabriele
Italy
"Volunteering at this hostel through Worldpackers was an amazing experience. I went there mainly to improve my English, and it really helped—talking daily with guests and volunteers made a big difference. The shifts were respected exactly as agreed. There's a cozy common room where I spent time playing pool with Burny—such a kind and fun person. All the volunteers were friendly, but the manager truly stood out: the most positive and cheerful person I've ever met, always smiling and full of good energy. I'll always remember this experience!
about 1 month ago
Sherene
Australia
My experience at the hostel was completely positive. The team is welcoming and inclusive of all volunteers, the work is easy to understand and follow. Hours are as advertised and the Manager Lynn is flexible in you choosing your day off if you have an activity planned :) I would recommend this volunteering opportunity to anyone, the hostel has many places to explore, including going to the isles. The food is also amazing! Thank you for the great 4 weeks I spent with you guys ❤️
3 months ago
Annaëlle
France
I spent a very good month in the hostel. It's a small town, but it's beautiful, the locals are welcoming, and you can visit the surrounding islands. Lynn, the manager, and Alicia, the receptionist, are very kind and funny, and the other volunteers were great too. Thank you for everything ! I highly recommend this place if you love seafood, the sea, and beautiful sunsets.
4 months ago
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Hosted by oban
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