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14h
- 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.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
What you get
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- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- 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 Pubs
- Get discounts at nearby pubs.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Free Parties
- Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Pub Crawls
- Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
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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
Fancy the hostel lifestyle and a chance to live in stunning, historic Edinburgh? We're looking for energetic backpackers to help keep our cosy little hostel on the iconic Royal Mile clean and tidy. With only 38 beds, we are a safe and comfy wee community. You'll be changing beds and cleaning bathrooms. In exchange, we're offering accommodation in our staff dorm and a free breakfast. Get stuck into our daily events or chill out in your new home!
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 31 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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How this experience will transform you
- 102 Meeting international travelers
- 87 Immersing in the local culture
- 56 Meeting locals
- 54 Practicing English
- 34 Developing social awareness
- 10 Get in touch with nature
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 35 5. Gender equality
- 23 10. Reduced inequalities
- 23 12. Responsible consumption and production
Hope
United States
Volunteering at RMB was a very positive experience for me. I appreciated the fair working hours, easy tasks, and cozy environment. The location is prime and is a great base to be able to explore Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Thank you Jack and Billie and fellow volunteers for a lovely month!
5 days ago
Wagner
Brazil
I absolutely loved my time at the hostel! I met amazing people who really enjoyed working together, which made the whole experience so much better. Thanks so much, Billie and Jack
21 days ago
Bella
United States
Could highly recommend this work exchange to anyone! Super easy and clear hours that were a fair exchange for what you get. Cozy and homey vibes with really great other volunteers. Thanks RMB!!!
about 1 month ago
Chloee
Australia
I had an incredible time volunteering at RMB!! As my first volunteer experience, I was so grateful for the immediate welcome and kindness that I received from both Jack & Billie and also the other volunteers. The hours required were not demanding at all & left me with plenty of time to explore the beautiful city and surrounds. It was the cosiest and most heart-warming place I could've chosen to start my trip with & with the most beautiful people too <3
2 months ago
Larona
Botswana
It doesn't take long to be comfortable because RMB is a place that fosters comfort and friendship. Remember, be open. Be friendly. Meet people. Have fun. Put in the hours, (Which are some of the shortest I have ever done) and spend your time any how you want. Be respectful and kind. I could stay here forever.
2 months ago
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