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Volunteering at our Cozy hostel

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The experience

Imaginary Hostel is a cozy and welcoming space in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town, perfect for travelers looking for a laid-back and social atmosphere. We bring together backpackers of all ages who enjoy meaningful connections, shared experiences, and a relaxed vibe. While we’re not a party hostel, we love good conversations, game nights, and casual gatherings.

We’re always looking for friendly, open-minded volunteers to help us.

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

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

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

4 days off per week

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.

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.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We expect from our volunteers up to 24 hours of voluntary work, which would be either (or both) cleaning/housekeeping shifts, reception/bar shifts and in general socializing with guests and enjoying themselves when off the shift. Hours exceeding this 24 hours will be paid, but cannot always promise that extra hours are available.
In return, we offer a free bed in the staff dormitory, free food, use of all the facilities, free laundry, free pub crawls, staff prices for drinks, discount in our partner bar.

Activities & Shift

1. Cleaning. We have a morning (8-16) and help cleaning (11-14 and 16-23) shifts. Morning shifts include room cleaning and general cleaning (bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, common areas etc.) Evening shifts are the same, but no rooms need to be made.

2. Reception. There are 3 reception/bar (2 in 1) shifts per day - from 8-16, 15-23, 23-8. These include checking guests in and out, selling alcohol (beers, wine and basic cocktails), providing information, in general socializing, keeping your working space tidy and some light cleaning in reception area.

Rules

All of our staff work hard and do their best to make sure to provide the best standards and experience for our guests and have a good time themselves.