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What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Night Shift
- Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
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- 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
Our hostel located in Matala, a beach town within the beautiful island of Crete. Matala is an an ancient city, rich in history and culture, with a vibrant nightlife and a beautiful sandy beach! We are seeking for responsible, friendly, and passionate individuals to help us out at our hostel while enjoying everything the town has to offer Duties include Check-in/check-out as well as House keeping & General cleaning
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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74 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 64 Meeting international travelers
- 39 Practicing English
- 37 Immersing in the local culture
- 35 Meeting locals
- 21 Get in touch with nature
- 12 Developing social awareness
Daniela
United States
Probably my favorite Worldpackers experience thus far! The agreed upon hours and duties were respected and very manageable. With the volunteer schedule, I was still able to spend a lot of time exploring the island. Volunteers are given two days off in a row, which makes it possible to go on day trips to other regions and fully immerse in what Crete has to offer. The team at Matala Hostel was extremely kind, communicative, and understanding. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great work environment that is only steps away from the ocean!!
5 days ago
Sebastian
Germany
Volunteering at Matala Hostel was a truly great experience! Adam, the boss, is incredibly kind, supportive, and fair – he makes everyone feel welcome and valued. I worked at the reception and loved meeting guests from all over the world while enjoying the warm, family-like atmosphere of the hostel. The work was well organized, fun, and never stressful. The hostel itself is a beautiful and friendly place where you quickly feel at home. I can highly recommend volunteering here to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!
22 days ago
Sophie
United States
The work is pretty easy and the manager is very laid back and chill. The hostel itself is comfortable and there's plenty of common areas to relax. Matala is a small town and there isn't much to do, so it's great place if you enjoy lazy days and relaxing!
2 months ago
Lucia
Italy
I had a very positive experience volunteering in Matala. I was on the morning shift, helping the cleaning lady with housekeeping tasks. It was a nice balance between helping out and having free time to enjoy the island. The location is just a few minutes' walk from the beach, restaurants, bars, and a supermarket. One of the highlights of the experience were the pizza nights, where our manager Adam would cook amazing homemade pizzas :)
3 months ago
Ana
Chile
The tasks are simple, schedules and duties are respected. Mátala is a village with a hippie style, beautiful and very peaceful. I appreciate the opportunity and also the kindness of the host.
4 months ago
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Hosted by Apollo
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