Come help our hostel and have fun in Albania :)

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers: 19 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 14 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

30h

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

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

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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.

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!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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 are looking for highly social volunteers to help with reception tasks, some cleaning, and events. You will spend a lot of time interacting with guests to create a warm, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. This can look like spending the evening playing board games with guests, chatting up shy travelers , or selling drinks to a busy crowd. People come to hostels in search of friendship and we would love your help in making sure they find it.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 40 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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a) How was your experience with this host?
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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

22 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

19 Meeting international travelers
14 Immersing in the local culture
13 Meeting locals
9 Get in touch with nature
7 Practicing English
4 Creating true social impact

Addison

Australia

This was my first time volunteering and It was amazing. From day one I felt like the hostel was my home. I had such an amazing time here and I was very sad to leave.

12 days ago

Christopher

Denmark

Volunteering at the hostel was an incredible experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is vibrant and genuinely social. Volunteers are encouraged to connect with guests, join conversations, and bring people together, which makes every day feel meaningful rather than like “work.” I especially loved welcoming new guests and giving them an introduction to Gjirokastër, it made me feel like part of the hostel itself. It's no mystery why this is the best hostel in Albania.

about 2 months ago

Dominic

United Kingdom

Volunteering in the hostel was great with great memories that I will treasure. Wouter , Brennan and the team were lovely and very supportive (and patient!) I didn't wanna go by the end ! The work was fair and I developed confidence in areas I didn't have before ( breakfasts and cocktails ... ) I enjoyed greeting guests doing reception and playing games and generally helping guests with enquiries. The hostel does a great job at attracting the right kind of people. Gjirokaster is lovely and a good base for traveling around south Albania.

about 2 months ago

Grayce

New Zealand

I couldn't recommend volunteering at the hostel enough! Walter, Brenna, Christina, Lily and Marco were all super welcoming and made me feel well looked after. The work was well organised and explained clearly from the start so it was an easy routine to settle into. It's also a great place to meet heaps of travellers, explore Gjirokaster, and take trips around on your days off.

2 months ago

Lukas

Germany

I had a truly wonderful time at the hostel. Wouter and Brenna are two absolutely amazing people who make sure you really have a great time there. The work is really fun, and Gjirokastër is a beautiful the hostel. Definitely one of the best volunteering experiences I've had so far. Also the three local worker are super cool people who became friends very fast! Thank you all very much for the great time! :)

3 months ago

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Hosted by Brenna

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