Hostel Wollongong, Australia

5.0
(214 reviews)214

Bohemians & handypersons, help us restore this beautiful hostel!

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This host has received 15 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
172 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

1

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
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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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214 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 172 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

Mexico

5

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

14 days ago

Germany

5

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 :)

18 days ago

Germany

5

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 !!

18 days ago

United States

5

My time at the hostelwas wonderful! Kerrie & Nathan were kind and welcoming, making a true effort to connect and always caring about your experience being the best it could be and they're lovely people to be around in general. The work was easy and I had so much free time for the beach and day trips to Sydney, I highly recommend this hostel :)

about 1 month ago

United States

5

I had a beautiful time at this hostel! Nathan and Kerrie are fabulous people. The work hours are extremely clear, and the hostel is SUPER well located. Will definitely come back someday. 💗

about 1 month ago

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