Our hostel is looking for fun, upbeat team members

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with international travelers: 77 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 52 travelers recommend this host to practice English
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What you offer

25h

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

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

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

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

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

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

US$ 50

One time

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Description

We require staff to put down a $50 refundable cleaning deposit. It is refunded when staff leave their bunk and food storage in clean condition.

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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.

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

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

May

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Sep

Oct

Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

If your English is decent and you stay 4+ weeks we'll train you for reception, otherwise we'll be happy to have you on our housekeeping team. All staff, even reception do some housekeeping work. Volunteers can also lead activities, such as Beer Pong or Sunset Walking Tour. We're in the heart of downtown so there's always something going on around us and our volunteers often make lifelong friends.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 21 and 40 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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92 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

77 Meeting international travelers
52 Practicing English
50 Immersing in the local culture
39 Meeting locals
30 Developing social awareness
15 Practicing Spanish

Sujeong

South Korea

My first volunteering experience with World Packer was at the hostel downtown hostel. 💙 I made amazing friends here and had so many great experiences. I can confidently say I've become a better person because of it. Thank you, everyone. At first, housekeeping was a bit challenging for me, but as time went on, it became easier. Working as a receptionist, especially, helped me improve my English skills. After finishing my shifts, I explored the beach and just chilled outside. I highly recommend it! Thank you Maria, John, Erika, Erin.

about 8 hours ago

Maria replied

We were happy to host you Sujeong! Thanks for being with us and happy travels!

Alejandro

Mexico

My experience was great, people in the hostel always was there for me. I feel so conected with everything since day one.

5 days ago

Kirsten

Australia

This was my first Worldpackers experience and it was so good! I met so many amazing people and made friends from around the world. The hours and tasks were exactly as described, the work was not too hard and were fun especially when you were on with other volunteers. Definitely recommend volunteering here!

28 days ago

Yvonne

Mexico

The hostel was my first experience volunteering with worldpackers and I can truly say it was an enjoyable one. The volunteers welcomed me with open arms, which I appreciate greatly. They made my stay there one that I will never forget. Erika and Nathan were incredible managers who truly took the time to help us and interact with us. I didn't have as much interaction with the owners Erin and Maria but they're an incredible team and are doing a great work at running the hostel. They are professional and reliable.

about 2 months ago

Jam

United States

The hostel I love you! What a wonderful experience filled with incredible people. I met some lifelong friends here and I'm so happy I was given the opportunity to be apart of this community. Everyone was immediately very welcoming and Maria especially helped me figure out my car parking situation because that was a struggle. Thank you Maria for holding my hand through that lol. I'll be back to San Diego one day! Thank you the hostel and beautiful souls that work there. Much love <3

about 2 months ago

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