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What you offer
25h
- 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.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
- 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 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.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Free Parties
- Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
Be in the heart of San Diego! We have a great team but need a few more energetic and outgoing travelers for housekeeping and helping check in guests. The schedule rotates each week, but never more than 25 hours. If on reception you may have to do an overnight shift on occasion. Breakfast everyday, team and guest meals on occasion. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 21 and 35 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
- United States Visa
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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89 Reviews
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How this experience will transform you
- 74 Meeting international travelers
- 49 Practicing English
- 48 Immersing in the local culture
- 36 Meeting locals
- 28 Developing social awareness
- 15 Practicing Spanish
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!
10 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.
27 days 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 1 month ago
Olívia
Brazil
Life changing experience! the hostel is definitely a special place with incredible people. I felt at home right away and leaving was one of the hardest things I've ever done. The atmosphere is amazing and all the staff members became my family away from home. I had the most fun days ever with the team and met a lot of amazing guests. The schedule of the week is very organized and the work is exactly as planned. The staff room is very comfortable and the bunk beds can be closed what allows you to have privacy. I had such a great time and I truly recommend this experience.
about 1 month ago
Andrii
Ukraine
It was great experience meeting other travelers and building mining full connections! Particularly enjoyed
about 1 month ago
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