Hostel Salas, Spain

4.5
(14 reviews)14

Come join us on the Camino de Santiago and support our guests

High demand host
This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
11 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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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.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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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.
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.
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.
Support
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Availability

Jun
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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We'd love to have 3-4 people, sharing daily tasks: - Serving breakfast (all deliciously homemade: pancakes with fruit, yoghurt with granola, etc.) for 2-13 people simultaneously - Preparing the albergue for a new busy day (= housekeeping) - Cooking lunch for the team - Checking in new guests and all it entails: laundry, info on upcoming stages, etc. (although this position will primarily be given to a social media creator)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 23 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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14 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 7 Practicing English
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 15. Life on land

Brazil

5

Work as a volunteer in the hostel was a great experience! Nicolas is friendly and work is quite easy. I could practice a lot of English and be in contact with people around the world. Salas is a beautiful village, with a lot of trails do go on hikes and be in contact with nature. However I decided to leave earlier because I was looking for a place to practice Spanish and Nicolas was really apprehensible. I wish all the best to the hostel and buen camino to all peregrines and volunteers.

8 months ago

Brazil

5

I highly recommend it! The volunteer experience was incredible! I really enjoyed being part of the volunteer team, especially because it was something related to the Camino de Santiago. Nicolaas was always kind and attentive to me. The team of volunteers from various countries around the world was fun and welcoming. Thank you Nicolas, Cristina, Dana, Jordan and Sophie!

9 months ago

Brazil

5

The opportunity to be in the albergue with Nicolaas and the team was a unique adventure in my life. I have learned so much about people, about myself, and about collective life. Nicolaas is a kind and purposeful soul that takes the albergue as his number 1 priority in life. For that, the work can become intense sometimes, but everything can be solved by talking and signaling what needs to change. Nicolaas was always very open and made sure I felt supported during my stay! Salas is a cute city, with kind people with a typical Asturias way of living.

10 months ago

Norway

5

This was my first volunteering experience through this platform, and - wow. While I had no high expectations whatsoever other than contributing to a cause and learning about the Camino through volunteering, what I actually became a part of was a community. Nicolaas is a person that brings people together. He brought myself, Ana, Jamie and Valentina into a community where we were working not only on the albergue together, but sharing life experiences and making lasting memories with one another. This will truly be the experience of a lifetime. Buen Camino!

about 1 year ago

United Kingdom

4

The hostel in Salas is great for disconnecting from your phone, enjoying the nature and embracing the camino! The food budget was excellent so I was able to keep costs extremely low and explore other parts of Asturias during my days off. Most importantly, I had a great team! The living situation is not best (bedroom and volunteer space) to live in the when not working and away from the pilgrims (who understandably take priority of the main kitchen area). During our stay we worked hard improving the situation for volunteers and I hope it keeps improving!

10 months ago

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