Hostel Edinburgh, United Kingdom

5.0
(260 reviews)260

Volunteer - Help us create great hostel while exploring Edinburgh

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What you offer

27h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Night Shift
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
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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.
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
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Hello Worldpackers! 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. We are a fun and enthusiastic hostel with amazing staff. We can assure you if you join us that it would be nothing but a fun time.

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Requirements

  • Beginner 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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260 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 220 Meeting international travelers
  • 168 Practicing English
  • 159 Immersing in the local culture
  • 85 Developing social awareness
  • 83 Meeting locals
  • 54 Get in touch with nature

Czech Republic

5

I've immensely enjoyed my first volunteering experience at the hostel, and now I'm afraid it has set the bar too high. Before arriving, I wasn't sure I'd feel comfortable in such an unusual setup, but I got immersed in life there very quickly by meeting other volunteers during our shifts and joining their fun activities. Everyone was welcoming and happy to explain everything to me. Sharing a room wasn't a problem either, as the bed curtains offered privacy. The work itself wasn't too demanding, and even the physically tougher parts were fun because we got to do them together as a team.

4 days ago

United States

5

My experience was amazing at the hostel! So glad to volunteer here again and spend time with other cool volunteers :) Thanks a lot for the manager for keeping this place unforgettable

5 days ago

United States

5

This was my first hostel stay and my first time volunteering at a hostel, and it set the bar very high. The team was welcoming, supportive, and kind from the very beginning. This applied not only to the volunteers but also to the guests. I truly enjoyed my time at the hostel and have yet to find another place that compares. The work schedule was posted in advance so you always knew your shifts and days off. This made it easy to plan your time effectively. If you needed to switch shifts, it was possible, which added flexibility throughout your stay.

6 days ago

Mexico

5

Amazing experience! I enjoyed every part of my time at the hostel. The work is not hard at all and every member of the staff is always willing to teach you and help you with any task. The schedule is clear and flexible. But the best part is the team, every person I met at the hostel made me feel welcome and part of the family. Special thank you for Stephanie the manager, who ceaselessly works to make the hostel a better place for everyone. Thanks a lot!

18 days ago

Switzerland

5

I stayed in the hostel for a month and loved it! Great people & a well organised working environment 🥰

24 days ago

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Hosted by Stephanie & Mica

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