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Hostel Taormina, Italy

4.5
(38 reviews)38

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

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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

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.
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.
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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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38 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 31 Meeting international travelers
  • 21 Practicing English
  • 21 Immersing in the local culture
  • 15 Meeting locals
  • 12 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Developing social awareness

United States

5

I had the most incredible time volunteering at the hostel! From the moment I arrived, the hostel and Graziella made me feel so welcomed—it truly felt like a home away from home! The work is very manageable, and the schedule is super fair, giving you plenty of time to explore the area. Giardini Naxos is a beautiful beach town and you're just a short bus ride away from Taormina. Overall, I'd definitely recommend the hostel to anyone looking for a relaxed, social volunteer experience in a beautiful part of Sicily!

18 days ago

Norway

5

My stay at the hostel was great! the hostel and Graziella were so welcoming, and they taught me italian and lots about sicilian culture. The work is pretty easy, and you meet so many nice travelers every day. I also got to travel to other parts of Sicily, like Palermo and Noto. I highly recommend you to go here!

21 days ago


Gianfranco replied

Thank you for your help Anna ❤️

Australia

5

My time at the hostel was such a great experience. the hostel is a kind and understanding host. The other volunteers particularly made my time there super special. There is so much to explore and see in the nearby cities/towns and also nature around the hostel such as Alcantara Gorge. The beds are comfortable, there's free breakfast food and the hostel in general is a very relaxing and social (if you want!) home. The view from the terrace is amazing also! Grazie mille the hostel e Graziella per tutto.

21 days ago


Gianfranco replied

Thank you for your help Aurelia ❤️

Colombia

5

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!

about 1 month ago


Gianfranco replied

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

United States

4

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!

5 months ago

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