We need an extra help at reception in an amazing hostel in Sicily!

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Connect with international travelers: 29 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 21 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

30h

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

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

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

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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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.

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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

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

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

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Hello :) We are searching for some volunteers who would like to come and help in Sicily! Our hostel is located in beautiful Taormina/Giardini-Naxos, Sicily, 300 meters from the sea and on the foot of Mt. Etna. Some of your responsibilities include: welcoming guests on arrival, checking guests into and out of the hostel, taking payments, a bit of cleaning and of course have fun! If you think you can do a good job, send a message to us!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 20 and 35 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Italy

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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35 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

29 Meeting international travelers
21 Practicing English
19 Immersing in the local culture
13 Meeting locals
11 Get in touch with nature
6 Developing social awareness

Angie

Colombia

My experience in the hostel was amazing, I chose this hostel because of the location close to the beach and it was the best decision, only 10 minutes walking. The job was very easy, just staying in the reception and helping the guests so I could practice my English every day. Graziella and the hostel were the best hosts, always nice, willing to help with a smile and very flexible if I needed something. I would recommend this place 100%, I didn't wanted to leave but hopefully I'll be back someday. Thank you!

15 days ago

Gianfranco replied

Thank you for your help Angie, wish you the best’ ❤️

Morgan

United States

I had a great experience at the hostel! The only downside was I was the only volunteer there for a month, luckily I had some friends in town, but during off season there typically isn't any other volunteers. I learned a lot of sicilian culture and the hostel and Graziella did everything they could to make sure I had what I needed. Getting around to Taormina and Catania is a simple bus ride away that picks up right in front of the Hostel! I would definitely recommend this project to anyone who wants to learn more about Sicilian culture and see incredible views of the Etna!

4 months ago

Mariana

Portugal

I had a wonderful time in the hostel, both the hostel and Graziela are amazing and kind people. The best part of the experience was being able to meet people from all over the world, we had such an amazing environment between guests and volunteers, and we did everything together. I would like to thank Graziela and the hostel for having me and I'm definitely coming back to visit the hostel and the city!

10 months ago

Charlotte

United States

Best summer ever! You meet the most fun coworkers and guests at this job! The location is amazing, Giardini Naxos is a small beach town, but you can take a short bus to Taormina if you want a bigger city. The staff room had air conditioning which was amazing! The hours are good and I had enough time to take an online course for my university while I was there. There is a lot to do around Sicily on your day off, or if you have a morning or night shift, too. Overall this was an amazing experience I will never forget, grazie mille the hostel and Graziella! I miss it already

10 months ago

Gianfranco replied

Thank you for your help Charlotte ❤️

Rozi

Hungary

I spent a wonderful 2 months at the hostel. It was my first Worldpackers job and I really enjoyed it. the hostel and Graziella were very helpful and kind to both the staff and the guests. I was also able to try out many of the programs. I met a lot of local people and every day at the hostel I got to meet new people and party with people from all over the world. The work itself was easy to learn and simple, and I got to go to a lot of places on the island. I can only recommend it!!!

11 months ago

Gianfranco replied

Thank you for everything Rozi :)

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