Volunteer Receptionist

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with international travelers: 231 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 178 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

30h

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

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, 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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Hello Worldpackers! Looking for a fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunity in Edinburgh? Join our team as a volunteer receptionist at our amazing hostel! We are a team taking over an existing hostel in the city of Edinburgh, we need great people to join us and help us rebuild reputation! Over the years this place has lost it's charm and needs us to put it back on track. In addition to speaking fluent English, speaking Spanish is a differential

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 35 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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b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

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272 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

231 Meeting international travelers
178 Practicing English
170 Immersing in the local culture
90 Developing social awareness
89 Meeting locals
58 Get in touch with nature

Scarlett

Australia

This is my second experience at this hostel it's so wonderful here 10/10. Stephanie is a lovely manager the vibes are great. The work hours are what they say easy work and working with the other volunteers makes it fun. I love Edinburgh it's such a beautiful city and the hostel is in such a great area.

1 day ago

Sarah

Australia

My fourth time back and it was just as amazing as the last few. This is a great hostel for first time volunteers, I cannot recommend it enough. A lot of my personal and social growth I owe to this place. the hostel itself is cosy and runs very well but don't have high expectations (it's an old Scottish building). Stephanie and Mica are great managers and I know I have a home here if I ever decide to come back.

5 days ago

Kathryn

United States

Volunteering at this hostel has been such a great experience! The vibe is chill and social, with a diverse group of volunteers and plenty of events to get involved in. There's a great energy in the hostel with a strong sense of community. Tasks are clear, respected, and well explained, and the management is super flexible and communicative. Everyone here is lovely—I've enjoyed it so much that I'm extending my stay and taking on a new role. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a positive, well-run, and welcoming hostel environment to volunteer in!

18 days ago

Jhon

Colombia

Incredible place. I love everything about the hostel, and the tasks are easy and simple to complete. I met a lot of nice people and I'm very happy with the experience. I highly recommend it.

19 days ago

Danielle

Brazil

I truly loved my days at the hostel! The team is amazing, always caring about the well-being of volunteers and making sure we have a great experience. The location is excellent and makes it really easy to explore the city. The schedule and tasks are super organized, which makes the routine smooth and enjoyable. On top of that, the team is kind, flexible, and full of wonderful people! I met friends that I will carry in my heart. I left already wishing to come back and I definitely will!

19 days ago

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