Multi-use staff in Edinburgh Hostel

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Connect with international travelers: 73 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 53 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

25h

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.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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 Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

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!

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

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Help in our Hostel! Mix of Housekeeping, Bar work, Reception, Breakfast! You will learn how to make drinks and serve it to clients with our experienced team. Learn how to work in our housekeeping team. Work on our busy Reception helping our reception staff check in guests and help with guest questions! Learn how to keep our breakfast buffet stocked and running smoothly!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 30 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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92 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

73 Meeting international travelers
53 Practicing English
51 Meeting locals
51 Immersing in the local culture
21 Developing social awareness
16 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

29 5. Gender equality
27 11. Sustainable cities and communities
22 12. Responsible consumption and production

Luis

Venezuela

Life changing experience, I could just talk to you about about how good are the amenities, working hours, the delicious pancakes from breakfast, that location wise is in the heart of Edinburgh, but nah, ima talk about the people, I had the pleasure to be welcomed by an incredible team, starting by the GOAT 🐐 itself Ryan, since the first day he has been very welcoming, fun, professional, Celtics fan but most importantly a brother, also shoutout to the breakfast staff Ashma, Chloe, and Levant, same to Alex and her dog Bam 💥, I came as a volunteer and ended up leaving with a family ❤️

9 days ago

Alma

Sweden

I had such a great time here, I would definately recommend it to anyone! The city is beautiful and there is lots to see and do. The hostel is in the best location, super central and close to basically everything you could want- hiking spots, nice pubs and venues, museums etc . The staff were welcoming and the work was easy. Your time is definately respected as you only work 3 days a week. I also had a great time with the other volunteers, so thanks everyone. Hopefully ill get the chance to return someday!! Best wishes xx

17 days ago

Luiz Henrique

Brazil

Literally one of the best volunteering opportunities I've ever had; the Hostel team is incredible, super patient, friendly and always welcoming; the volunteers room is very comfortable, and the free breakfast super convenient; definetly one of the best places in UK. Already miss them

27 days ago

Andrés

Chile

My experience was good! The hostel is very big, so it doesn't feel like a backpacker vibe, but it's still a really good place to stay. The location is perfect, the shifts are very chill, we only worked three days per week. And we had breakfast every day, sometimes dinner, and a pool table available for free. I recommend it.

29 days ago

Coleman

United States

Volunteering at the hostel was an incredible experience from start to finish. This is the greatest volunteer opportunity in Edinburgh with the most flexibility and balance. I absolutely plan to return. Thank you!

about 2 months ago

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