Working in a hostel in Seoul, Korea

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Connect with international travelers: 7 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

14h

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.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Hello, worldpackers! I am looking for volunteers to work in a hostel 18 hours a week, and we can make a schedule together. We can work, go hiking together, but also you have free time. You'll be helping us with cleaning tasks (rooms and other common areas) Doing the laundry, cleaning the room and toilets, welcoming guests, etc.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Korean
Between 18 and 45 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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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Meeting international travelers
5 Immersing in the local culture
4 Meeting locals
3 Practicing English
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Developing social awareness

Marcela

Chile

I love to stay here in the guest house, the owner OG is a very kind person. The work here is easier and calm. If you looking for a place cossy and in the center of Seoul, this place is perfect, you can go to everywhere and OG can help you with orientation about emblematic places. Thank you OG for everything 🙏🏻

7 months ago

Emanuela

Italy

It was my first experience with worldpackers. Og is nice and will help you with some task. You will not work more than 1.5/2 hours a day so it's not much and you will have all afternoon free. You will only work from 11 am till 12.30/1 pm. The hostel is nice with lots of place for your luggages. There is also a common place where you can watch tv and eat and chat with other travellers. If you have some questions you can ask me :)

24 days ago

Michelle

Germany

It was my first volunteering experience and I loved it! OG was really helpful and is a very kind person. I felt at home in the hostel and the work is manageable & easy to do. Thank you so so much for the amazing time in Seoul, I learned a lot about the Korean culture! :)

9 months ago

Joy

Switzerland

This was my first worldpackers experience and I couldn't have been more lucky. OG is kind, caring, and overall a great person. No matter what I needed, he was there for me and would help me out. I felt comfortable from the very first minute. The hostel is really nice and has everything you need, and I especially liked the curtains in front of every bed for privacy. The work was manageable, and OG teaches you with a lot of patience and helps out when needed. I had a great time at Jongno Stay and would definitely recommend it:).

11 months ago

Mayra

Argentina

An amazing host and a beautiful place!!🤩 OG is very kind, supportive, generous and understanding person!! And the place is wonderful! A lot of comfort and such a great atmosphere!! I love the bathroom too🤩 Perfect place for volunteering and it's in a veryyy good location👌🏻

about 1 year ago

OG replied

Very sociable and lovely lady Mayra. She is bringing happiness and smile. You can not understand what I mean but Mayra makes people get smile, too. I love her smile and I learn from her how to. I hope to meet her again. Lovely Mayra, be happy! See you later!

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