Get to know Berlin while helping in a cozy hostel

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Practice English: 4 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

32h

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

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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.

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.

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're looking for volunteers to help us with daily tasks during night-shifts! You get to know a loving environment and you'll be able to explore Berlin in your free time! In exchange for doing the night shift, you can stay for free in our cozy shared living space - in the middle of Berlin. :) German skills are necessary. We ask you to stay at least one month. German skills are prefered. We would love to hear from you! Join us! :)

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Requirements

Intermediate German or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

3.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Practicing English
3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Developing social awareness
3 Meeting locals
2 Creating true social impact
1 Meeting international travelers

Pablo Ezequiel

Argentina

The hosts are kind and flexible, and the atmosphere with guests is also friendly. While there may be issues that need resolving, they are usually straightforward. While the hours are long, the tasks are simple and easy. For me, it was a good experience.

2 months ago

U inn replied

Pablo, we are really happy about you volunteering with us. I mean, during you long hours, which you mentioned, you can sleep. ;-) So they are not really long we believe...but we love your way with the people, your handy man skills and would 100% recommend you :-) Thanks Pablo!

Giorgia

Italy

Disappointing experience. The project presents itself as social, but feels impersonal. Volunteers are treated like cleaning staff, working over 50h/week with no real space for dialogue, yet we are also the ones living with the residents, supporting them emotionally, resolving tensions, and navigating delicate interpersonal dynamics. There's a lack of communication and presence from the host. What gave true meaning to my stay were the connections with residents and the hired team members at the reception. This place has potential but it needs to value people over profit to truly make an impact.

about 1 month ago

Kaya

United States

The managers and everyone were super nice, and it was pretty flexible that if I needed a day off it could be arranged. The hostel is in a great area and it was a good opportunity to improve my German. The work isn't that difficult and the accommodation was also ok. However, the hours are a lot more than they say, for example, a weekend usually includes at least a 24 hour shift. You aren't necessarily working the whole time but you aren't able to leave during your shift.

3 months ago

U inn replied

Dear kaya! We loved to have you as a volunteer!! Thank you for your commitment and lovely nature :-) Just for clarification: the weekend shift goes from 3pm until 8am . You don´t really have to work during those hours, you can even sleep and stay in your room. So you basically just have to be there in case for an emergency...We believe, there are much harder volunteer positions out there ;-)

Facundo

Argentina

The experience had its challenges. On the positive side, the location is good and it was the only available volunteer position in Berlin at the time. Communication was unclear from the start, leading to misunderstandings. A clearer explanation of tasks and more support during unforeseen situations would have helped. Security is limited, as access is granted via a shared code. They decided to end the arrangement after I missed some shifts due to illness, without prior communication to seek solutions.

3 months ago

Giulia

Brazil

It was good to volunteer with them, I was able to see a lot of Berlin and practice my English and German.

9 months ago

U inn replied

Hey Giulia, it was a great experience having you as a volunteer with us! We wish you all the best for the future!

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