Bohemians & handypersons, help us restore this beautiful hostel!

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: 173 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 97 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

18h

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as 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

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

We have a beautiful old building in the centre of town that needs to be restored back to its former glory. It is still operating , and has a lovely bohemian atmosphere. Also a big part of your job is to join in on hostel activities & interact with other guests, making them feel welcome and showing them a fun time. We usually have a few volunteers at any one time to form a lovely community.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 42 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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216 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

173 Meeting international travelers
97 Practicing English
88 Immersing in the local culture
80 Meeting locals
63 Get in touch with nature
52 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

39 15. Life on land
36 7. Affordable and clean energy
30 13. Climate action

Lauren

United States

My stay at the hostelinvolved meeting incredible people, discovering new perspectives, and making life long memories. I'm so grateful to have built such strong connections in such a short amount of time. The only comment I have is the unfortunate lack of respect shown by Beatriz Torres, head of the volunteers, resulting in an uncomfortable environment at times. Aside from her, Kerrie and Nathan were pleasant hosts and Nathan even cooked for us a couple of times. Overall, I had a good stay.

1 day ago

Adam

United States

This was my first volunteer experience, and it was the perfect place for it! The owners are very understanding and respectful. Everything that was agreed upon beforehand was honored. The work is very reasonable and manageable. The hostel is located within only a 10-minute walk of three grocery stores. There is a nice, spacious library only a 7-minute walk away if you are an online student like me or a remote worker. There's also reliable wifi at the hostel. The beach is a 10-minute walk away. I honestly could not have even asked for a better situation. I highly recommend this experience.

6 days ago

ivan

Mexico

It's a place you'll never want to leave. I think that says it all.

17 days ago

Caroline

Germany

Nathan & Kerrie are lovely and treat both the guests and the volunteers like family. I stayed in the hostel for 4 weeks and absolutely loved my time there. 100 % recommendation, especially if you like dogs and the beach. The work was always easy and fair. They just expect you to fulfil your tasks conscientiously. Thank you for the opportunity and experience! I am definitively coming back :)

21 days ago

Amelie

Germany

I had great 4 weeks in Wollongong, Kerrie and Nathan were super friendly and nice! The work was simple and easy. Their dog Indy was definitely one of the highlights, we loved taking her for walks. The nearby beaches were amazing too, so overall, an awesome experience with great people and a nice place to stay !!

21 days ago

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