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.
High demand host: This host has received 10 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 158 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 89 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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198 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

158 Meeting international travelers
89 Practicing English
79 Immersing in the local culture
71 Meeting locals
55 Get in touch with nature
48 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

34 15. Life on land
32 7. Affordable and clean energy
26 13. Climate action

Dani

Argentina

I had an excellent experience at the hostel. Kerry and Nathan are kind and well-organized hosts. The tasks are simple and the assigned shifts are respected. There's a great atmosphere among the volunteers, and we often share activities together, which makes the stay even more enjoyable!

19 days ago

Emma

Canada

I had the absolute best time at the hosteland couldn't recommend it enough! It was my first ever hostel/ Worldpackers experience and the hosts Kerrie & Nathan, as well as the other volunteers, were so welcoming and created such a warm friendly atmosphere. The hostel itself is short walking distance from anything you could need and is kept clean, organized, and has a home-like vibe making it so easy to make lifelong friends. The workload is very light and fair, with flexibility. Overall an unforgettable experience and I would return any day!

21 days ago

Kallea

Canada

Kerrie and Nathan were the best hosts for my first world packers experience! The people you meet at the hostel will quickly become like family and you'll fall into a routine really quickly. The hostel and city of Wollongong sucks you in and you'll end up staying longer than you intended!! Thank you Kerrie and Nathan for everything!

22 days ago

Krishna

Canada

It was an amazing time at Wollongong with the friendlist and most generous hosts Kerrie and Nathan! The tasks were pretty straightforward but also unique depending on the day :) The environment is very welcoming and I had a great time with the fellow volunteers as well ... Overall 100% recommend Thanks a lot for the opportunity, Hugs, Krishna x

25 days ago

Chloe

Singapore

This was my first worldpackers experience and it was so much fun. kerrie is very sweet and accommodating and it was lovely meeting so many new people!!!!

about 1 month ago

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