Be part of our team, improve your skills and get to know Scotland

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: 59 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 42 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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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.

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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.

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: 2 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!

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Requirements

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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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

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68 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

59 Meeting international travelers
42 Get in touch with nature
42 Immersing in the local culture
39 Meeting locals
28 Practicing English
14 Developing social awareness

Daniella

United Kingdom

An amazing first experience on WorldPackers. The team were welcoming and friendly and the place felt like home very quickly. The hostels are well equipped and the housekeeping tasks are straightforward and well managed in a small team. Exploring the town and the islands close by was a fantastic way to spend days/afternoons off and the team have so much information about things to do in the area. Thanks so much!

16 days ago

Kyle

United States

Volunteering in the hostel, Scotland was an unforgettable experience that I'll cherish forever. The light workloads allowed for a perfect balance between meaningful contribution and time to explore the breathtaking scenery. The team's positivity and camaraderie made every moment enjoyable. everyone was welcoming, supportive, and full of good cheer. A heartfelt mention goes to Lynn, whose kindness and dedication made everything run so smoothly. With easy ferry access to nearby islands like Mull, Iona, and Kerrera, every free day felt like a new adventure.

22 days ago

Catalina

United States

I had a great time volunteering in the hostel! It's a small, charming town with easy access to nearby islands through the ferry port, and a nearby bus and train station if you want to go anywhere else. If you like hiking and nature, you'll have a lot of fun exploring the area. The work was relaxed with flexible scheduling, planned together so you could balance tasks and free time. I arrived near the end of the season, so things were quieter as the town started winding down, but it was still really enjoyable. The hostel is old, but it's getting renovations this year!

22 days ago

angelena

Australia

Lynnon & Barney were amazing managers and made the experience better, i would 100% work with them again. I met some of the best people here (locals&volunteers). it's a pretty and peaceful town and the islands are very nice

28 days ago

Romy

Spain

My experience in the hostel was perfect. I got to meet other travelers and locals. The volunteer team were really friendly, and Lynn is an amazing manager, helpful and caring. The enviroment was very wellcoming, relaxed and fun at the same time. I also got to explore one of the islands which was an amazing experience! I will defenetly not forget my time in the hostel :)

30 days ago

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