Explore the genuine Puglia's culture while helping at our Hostel!

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Connect with international travelers: 82 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 62 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

€ 30

One time

Fee pays for

Donation to project

Description

We require you to book, the first night only, managing your data as a guest, transmitting the data to the authorities, and assigning your bed in the hostel.

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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.

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.

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: 23 days

Stay up to: 60 days

The Experience

We offer you the opportunity to explore Lecce and Salento while you help us with for a few hours a week. Tasks includes: made breakfast for guest and helping with cleaning and making the beds in the rooms. Applicants must speak English and preferably some Italian but this is not essential. In return you will get free accommodation in a spacious mixed dorm room, free breakfast, free use of the kitchen, and discount

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Between 20 and 38 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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94 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

82 Meeting international travelers
62 Immersing in the local culture
55 Meeting locals
50 Practicing English
20 Developing social awareness
16 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

16 5. Gender equality
15 3. Good health and well-being
15 12. Responsible consumption and production
15 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
9 10. Reduced inequalities

Yang

Canada

Temporary review written by the Worldpackers team.

15 days ago

Ludina

France

I had an amazing time with Maria, Alessio, and all the volunteers I shared the experience with. Our little family had so much fun, it was really easy to connect with everyone and feel at home! I was part of the breakfast team, working from 7am to 11am, which was great because it left the whole day free to enjoy Lecce and its surroundings. Lecce is a perfect headquarters to explore Puglia, it's super easy to travel by train or bus and make the most of your time ! They are also very flexible with days off, which makes planning even easier. Thank you for your warm welcome <3

26 days ago

Kess

United States

I had a great experience volunteering here. The other volunteers became my family and it was really nice to get to know Puglia! I was on the breakfast shift which was great because I had the rest of the day to go to the nearby beaches. Sometimes you will be working alone when the other volunteer has a day off which can be a bit overwhelming if there are a lot of guests and the hours felt unfair compared to the cleaning shift as they only worked 2 hours while I worked 4. Also, the center of Lecce is about a 30 minute walk and there are no bikes to use despite them advertising it.

about 1 month ago

Jarrod

Australia

Thankyou so much to Alessio and Maria. My time at the hostel was just as relaxing and restorative as I hoped it would be. I was in the housekeeping team and the work and hours were very achievable. Each day I had most of the afternoon to myself to explore Lecce and surrounding Puglia. The only drawbacks that were notable was the power disparity between the volunteers and Alessio. Quite often guests would ask for my assistance and unfortunately I wasn't given the tools to satisfy their requests. More than once I ran into small issues with Alessio over his mantra of “rules don't need reasons”.

about 1 month ago

Britt

Netherlands

I had a great stay at the hostel. The work is manageable and the hours are fair. One thing to keep in mind is that the city center is a good 25-minute walk away. The hostel description on Worldpackers says that they provide bikes, but unfortunately, that wasn't possible during my stay. What's great about this experience is that there are four volunteers, which gives it a family feel. There are many beautiful places in the area and stunning beaches.

about 2 months ago

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