Friendly hostel in beautiful Scottish Highlands

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers: 23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 21 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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: 28 days

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We are a small independent hostel in the stunning Loch Ness region of the Scottish Highlands. We have 39 beds, a great bar with over 30 Scottish beers, and a really friendly atmosphere. We LOVE having volunteers come and work with us, and being part of our hostel family for a few weeks or months, and our online reviews demonstrate just how important the team is to our reputation. But they all seem to love being here too, so we're thrilled!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 19 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

23 Meeting international travelers
21 Get in touch with nature
21 Immersing in the local culture
17 Meeting locals
13 Practicing English
8 Developing social awareness

Carmen

Spain

I have no words to describe what this summer here has meant to me. Nikki and Patrick are wonderful, always supportive and willing to help. The hostel is so well organized that working hours just fly by. I was lucky to share this experience with amazing volunteers who are now friends. The village is surrounded by beautiful trails, the people are lovely, and Inverness is very close, with plenty of places to explore on days off. Without a doubt, this has been one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you so much for the opportunity—I hope to see you again soon! 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨

about 2 months ago

Brogan

United States

I absolutely loved my time at the hostel. Nikki and Patrick are amazing, I immediately felt at home and a part of the team. Hours and tasks are very manageable and there's always someone around to ask questions if you need help. The lodge itself is very cozy and cleaning is taken very seriously. The location is great and the views are amazing. It's close enough to Inverness for a nice getaway on days off and the locals are very nice.

about 2 months ago

Brooke

United States

I really enjoyed my time in the hostel at the hostel, where Nikki, Patrick, their two kids, and cute dog made the hostel feel very home-like. The other volunteers were all really lovely, nice people, and I couldn't have hoped for a better volunteer opportunity! The hours were all as agreed upon, the work straightforward, and you received weekly grocery money, which was appreciated. My favorite thing to do was go blackberry picking in my free time so I could bake in the staff kitchen! I especially enjoyed my trip to Inverness, the group pizza night, and hiking in Glen Affric.

2 months ago

Harry

Australia

Nikki and Patrick were extremely welcoming and gracious hosts during my stay in Drum, with the work tasks being very clear and reasonable, the work hours/shifts being respected and the work schedule flexible and planned out far in advance. Places to eat and buy some groceries are within walking distance, while the closest city with cheaper options is a 25 minute drive away. Drum is a great spot for people looking for a quiet escape from city life, the hostel and a base for great hikes, would recommend :)

2 months ago

Kendall

United States

I had a wonderful experience in Drum and Nikki & Patrick were fantastic hosts! They were great at communicating expectations and offered rides to Inverness regularly. I appreciated how much they cared that the volunteers were happy and provided great opportunities to experience the area and Scottish culture. The tasks were easy and the schedule was respected. It's a great location to see more of the Highlands and I highly recommend swimming in the hostel.

4 months ago

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