Hostel Wollongong, Australia

5.0
(195 reviews)195

Bohemians & handypersons, help us restore this beautiful hostel!

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Connect with international travelers
156 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English
88 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

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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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196 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 156 Meeting international travelers
  • 88 Practicing English
  • 77 Immersing in the local culture
  • 69 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

Canada

5

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!

about 4 hours ago

Canada

5

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

3 days ago

Singapore

5

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!!!!

10 days ago

Brazil

5

This was one of the best experiences i had in australia :) i would definitely recommend!

about 1 month ago

Italy

5

It was a beautiful experience. Everything for me is a thing to learn and this experience gave me a lot, to start from the people. I met wonderful people that I Will Always carry them in my heart and I am sure will be meet them. Thank you very much for everything.

about 2 months ago

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Hosted by Kerrie

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