Help out in our hostel with a pool and enjoy Oaxaca!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with international travelers: 37 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 28 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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What you offer

25h

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

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

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

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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!

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

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Hi, we're a hostel located in the center of Oaxaca. The aim at Maka is good vibes and safe spaces. Although we are not a party hostel we like to socialize and have a good time with everyone. We aim to be the home away from home for many travellers that stay with us. We offer Free breakfast, beds, free beer and of course our pool!! Volunteer duties: Working reception and bar, running activities and being the soul of our place.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
Between 18 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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38 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

37 Meeting international travelers
28 Meeting locals
28 Immersing in the local culture
24 Practicing Spanish
17 Practicing English
9 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 3. Good health and well-being
9 11. Sustainable cities and communities
4 4. Quality education

Alice

United Kingdom

Omg, I had the best time volunteering here at the hostel! The hostel has a very cosy feel and the terrace is a lovely place to chill out and meet other travellers. Yoka is lovely, laid back and helpful. The tasks are either reception or bar and are both easy and fun. The hostel has a great location, easy to get to places and also has tours and activities that you can join. I did not want to leave, I made so incredible friends from staying here and I would love to go back one day! Thank you so much for the best experience! 😁

4 days ago

Anna

United States

Loved every part of my stay here, Yoka was so warm, welcoming and accommodating to my schedule. The volunteer room is super comfortable and I loved the free breakfasts!

7 days ago

Gianna

United States

I absolutely loved doing social media for the hostel! The marketing manager is amazing, so positive and reassuring! Wherever I needed something she's was quick to help, best boss ever! The work itself is pretty straight forward and the hostel is super social so it's easy to get good content! The vibes at the hostel are genuinely so lovely and it truly felt like a second home! My bed was super comfy and with the curtain I had the privacy I wanted when I needed alone time! All the other volunteers are great and I really can't recommend this place enough! 12/10 highly recommend, you won't want to leave!! 😊

12 days ago

Omid

Iran

Absolutely amazing host (Yoka) which made sure I had a great time in Oaxaca and helped me practice my Spanish and learn about Mexico and specifically Oaxacan culture. The hostel is well located and has a social environment where I was able to exchange many stories with people all around the world.

19 days ago

Stefania

Italy

My first volunteer experience, and I couldn't have asked for a better place. A wonderful space with wonderful people. It's been home for a whole month, and it will always feel like home here in Oaxaca. Thanks to Yoka, Mari and Flor for keeping the place running, clean and shining. I'll be back <3

about 2 months ago

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