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Help us with Housekeeping & get to know Edinburgh!

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The experience

We are a fun and energetic backpackers hostel, located near Dean Village in Edinburgh. Currently, we are looking for volunteers to help us with housekeeping 15 hours/week in exchange for their accommodation. The position involves changing beds and cleaning rooms in dormitories and private rooms, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and common rooms. The shifts are from 10 am - 1 pm, 5 days per week. ONLY 15-20hrs!
Help us a little and have a lot of fun!

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Requirements

Beginner English

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

Program Details

Housekeeping role, involving changing beds, vacuuming rooms, cleaning showers and toilets, and any other tasks assigned.

Activities & Shift

10.00 - 13.00 approx. (10am-1pm), 5 days a week

A 2 month minimum required.

Rules

Respect the hostel and other staff members. Most importantly have fun!
£80 security cash deposit on arrival (£100 during Fringe) that you get back at the end, as long as no serious rules have been broken (like theft, or leaving without notice).