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Hostel Greater London, United Kingdom
Join us at YHA Central to help our guests in the heart of London!
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Bartending
- Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
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.
- 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.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- 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
- 30 days
- Stay up to
- 6 weeks
The Experience
During your placement, you’ll assist mostly with breakfast service and cleanup, and occasionally with housekeeping, painting or basic maintenance. Accommodation is in our on-site volunteer dorm (best to bring a small suitcase and/or backpack), with access to an en-suite bathroom and self-catering kitchen. Free breakfast is served daily. Located just a 7-minute walk from Oxford Circus, you’ll have plenty to explore in your free time!
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Over 18 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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16 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 12 Practicing English
- 10 Meeting international travelers
- 8 Immersing in the local culture
- 8 Meeting locals
- 3 Creating true social impact
- 3 Practicing Spanish
Ariadna
Spain
I had a wonderful experience volunteering at the hostel. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and felt supported from the very beginning. I made amazing friends and shared moments I will never forget. The tasks were simple and easy to manage, and I always felt treated with kindness and respect. A special thank you to all the volunteers and staff that I met, love you so much and I already miss you you all. 🩵 To anyone considering volunteering here: do ittt!!! The location is super the hostel, very well connected and perfect to enjoy the hostel.🩵🩵✨
17 days ago
Marlena
China
This is my first expenricen on Worldpacker, I really appreciate the chance they offer. The teammates are incredible, hours are good. Good location, healthy food, nothing to complain. Thanks for all of it, make my trip in the hostel so wonderful.
18 days ago
Eva
Argentina
I just can say: THANKS!! It was amazing experience! Thanks all the hostel team! They are so kidness and helpfull!
18 days ago
Laurel
United States
Working at the hostel was made all the more special due to the welcoming and fun staff! I feel very drawn to come back to the hostel and visit everyone. Beyond training me when I started, they were extremely open to getting to know me, sharing tips about the hostel, and inviting me to do things with them outside of normal shift hours. I felt super comfortable once I got the hang of everything. The 6 weeks flew by! Unbeatable location, perks of free breakfast + tea, great management, great volunteers alongside me, clear processes + clean hostel. Highly recommend if early mornings are ok for you!
about 1 month ago
YHA replied
Thank you! And Laurel was an exceptional volunteer - both sociable and organised. She was always punctual and went above and beyond by supporting us during breakfast, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Laura also took the initiative to help onboard new team members, showing great teamwork skills. Additionally, she used her Spanish fluency to assist and offer advice to guests, which was a huge asset. Overall, we highly recommend Laura for her dedication to all the hosts!
Sinem
Turkey
Just spent a month volunteering in the hostel, and it honestly felt like home. Everyone was so kind and welcoming from the first day, and the atmosphere was always warm and friendly. The tasks were easy and well explained, and there was always time to relax and discover new places. The location was perfect, close to everything and made it easy to explore the city and enjoy it The room was comfortable, and I loved the kitchen and breakfast area, sharing morning coffee and small talks made each day brighter. It was a lovely month that I'll always remember, and I'd love to come back one day 🍀💛💚
2 months ago
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