Get to know Berlin while helping in a cozy hostel

High demand host: This host has received 7 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
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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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

9 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

3.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

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

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.

1 day 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!

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 days 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.

9 days ago

U inn replied

Facundo was the worst volunteer we ever had: no responsibility, no team work, didn´t show up for his work and wanted the world to circle only around him, without concerns for others. Harrasing co-workers with out of the world -requests and demands. We had to make him leave, because on top of all that, he was on drugs several times.

Giulia

Brazil

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

6 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!

Vinícius

Brazil

It's an amazing location the Hostel. Dani, the owner and Oliver the receptionist, they were very friendly and receptive. It's a Hostel for Homeless and Refugies, people that leaves in there, they are depressed... It's not a hard job.The main job is being present at the hostel. If happens something, maybe you will need to call the ambulance or police to solve the situation. The working time is 17 p.m until 9 a.m. You can sleep between 23 p.m and 6:30, but not leave the hostel. It's only you and 1 more volunteer. It's for you? : If you want a well located hostel and a social impact, yes!

over 1 year ago

U inn replied

Vinícus was one of the best volunteers we ever had!!! He was so reliable, flexible and is a sincerely nice loving person. He has a great sense for people and is hard working and takes responsibility. We would take him back any time!

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