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Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers: 23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 17 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

30h

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

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

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

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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!

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

The Experience

Do you want to explore the best of Northern Albania and have a whole heap of fun along the way? Get ready to be part of a truly unique travel experience. During your time at The Galley you will help with general housekeeping, preparing family dinners, running daily events and leading pub crawls. We are looking for volunteers that are super social, eager to explore the best of Shkoder and participate in nightly events.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 35 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Albania

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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32 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

23 Meeting international travelers
17 Meeting locals
13 Practicing English
12 Immersing in the local culture
11 Get in touch with nature
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 5. Gender equality
3 15. Life on land
2 13. Climate action

Lola

Germany

I'm writing this review as I'm packing my bags to go hiking - and even tho I'll be back in a few days to say a proper goodbye, I already dread leaving. Over the last month, this hostel has become and been my home. the hostel is Strawpedos, Beer Bongs and Raki Shots, it's getting drunk with strangers turned to friends during the various day activities, but most of all it's family. There's always someone around to help you, be it employed staff or the other volunteers: the team spirit is really THE BEST! Would 100% recommend if you're up to the hostel day and night with the coolest people alive!

17 days ago

Panni

Hungary

My time in the hostel was truly amazing! The manager and the staff were extremely welcoming, they immediately made me feel like part of the team. The work is really easy flexible and well communicated, you can also use the bikes for free which gives you the opportunity to explore shkoder and its surroundings. Albania is truly a magical country, with its unique nature and hikes. Parties are really fun, even tho it was still low season, and you'll never lack raki. I'm really grateful to had the opportunity to be the part of this experience and team, I've met amazing people and I'll be back!<3

2 months ago

Giovana

Brazil

Be in the hostel was a very good experience. The staffs were very welcoming and everyone was friendly. The tasks were very easy and simple and the hostel Its very close to the center. I would recommend! Will miss the team💗

2 months ago

Storm

United Kingdom

If you want to really embrace the drinking culture of games, beer bongs and strawpedos then this is the place for you! From a personal perspective, it lacked the balance that I desire as a traveller in terms of sobriety and non alcohol related group activities. I felt there was some inconsistency with addressing things quickly and effectively to improve the experience for both volunteers and guests. This place has great potential and will be the highlight for some and I enjoy the tsmall Albanian community that are present as it really elevates the cultural experience.

2 months ago

Leah

Australia

I had such an amazing month at the hostel!! the hostel is lovely and there is a strong sense of community among the staff, the volunteers, and the guests. The work is very simple, especially as I was there towards the end of the season. Shkoder is such a beautiful city and the job allows for lots of free time to explore. I would definitely recommend this hostel to anybody looking to meet lots of new people, drink lots of raki, and explore all that Shkodër has to offer :)))

9 months ago

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