Volunteering at the Vibrant Hostel in Georgetown, Penang - Malaysia🏝️

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 29 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 18 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Are you ready to be part of an exciting new venture in the heart of Georgetown, Penang? We're thrilled to announce the opening of our dynamic hostel, designed to be a social hub where travelers can connect, forge friendships, and create unforgettable memories. With a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, We're passionate about providing guests with exceptional experiences.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Malay / Malaysian
Between 20 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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29 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

29 Meeting international travelers
18 Meeting locals
18 Immersing in the local culture
12 Practicing English
7 Developing social awareness
5 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

14 5. Gender equality
6 11. Sustainable cities and communities
4 3. Good health and well-being

Agathe

France

Started slow, ended up beautifully. This is how I would sum up this stay. At the start you need some time to adjust to the tasks and to the group of volunteers that are already there but then, it's just nice and fun! Loved the whole volunteer and staff team 🤍 It's also very cool to meet a lot of travelers and have the opportunity to connect with that many people! I learned new skills (hi and thanks reception team ✨) and had lots of fun! Georgetown is absolutely stunning, it's such a vibe and volunteering at the hostel is also a very nice way to have time to explore Penang ~

6 days ago

Olga

United States

Whether you walk in knowing it or not, the hostel becomes family. You live and work and party together with the team, all while meeting a new round of international travelers every few days. My time at the hostel has left a lifelong impact on me and I will never forget the positive things I experienced here.

about 2 months ago

Lili Marie

Germany

Staying at the hostel was such an amazing experience and so much fun! The best part of it was meeting so many lovely people including the owners Shane & Aliff, the other staff and volunteers aswell as the guests. Everyone is super open-minded and welcoming. The tasks are quite easy and you'll get a lot in return (accommodation, food, fun and friends hehe). Would recommend for everyone who likes to party and being very the hostel!!

3 months ago

Carter

United Kingdom

I had a great time at the hostel, the staff were great and the other volunteers were amazing. Lovely and the hostel environment.

4 months ago

Pablo

Uruguay

Was an amazing experience with all the staff and guest! I always felt in home and the others volunteers were so kind also. Thank you so much to Aliff, Melissa, Hakiem, Anna and Shane for everything and I will definitely back to share moment with all of you 😎

7 months ago

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