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32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Party Promoter
- Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
- Administration
- Help with booking systems and payments.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space 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.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
We are looking for a responsible, friendly, and organized person to cover the reception at our top-rated hostel in Santa Teresa, Rio. Your role is key to creating a welcoming, smooth, and safe experience—connecting with travelers, helping with check-ins/outs, providing local info, and collaborating with the team in any way needed.
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English or Fluent Portuguese
- Between 21 and 30 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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How this experience will transform you
- 11 Meeting international travelers
- 10 Practicing English
- 7 Practicing Spanish
- 7 Get in touch with nature
- 6 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Meeting locals
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 5 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 4 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 2 15. Life on land
Barbara
Argentina
My experience was so wonderful! I ended up spending almost two months at the hostel because I felt so at home and the people ,managers and also the location were just the best. We worked together as a team. I felt the managers trust and communicate with the volunteers in such good manners (I can appreciate this in particular because I've had bad experiences in the past with different hosts). I would recommend the volunteering experience 100%.
6 months ago
Lívia
Brazil
I had a humanitarian realization in the heart of Rio, in Santa Teresa. Living in Rio de Janeiro has been transformative, one path that awakened my innate humanitarian spirit. In the midst of Rio's lively streets and serene beaches, I encounted countless stories of resilience, compassion, forgiveness, rooted in the belief that we are all interconnected. Under the arms of Christ the Redeemer, I found a renewed sense of purpose. Thank you for everything. It was 6 months lifechanging volunteer program. Do yourself a favor, apply to volunteer in the Castle of the hostel!
7 months ago
Israel
Brazil
It really is a good experience to live in a castle. I had a lot of comfort and good exchanges. They were good months.
9 months ago
Théo
France
Amazing stay at the hostel for people who want to stay for a while in Rio it's the perfect place !
over 1 year ago
Karla
Peru
Mi experiencia en el hostel fue INCREÍBLE, regresaría mil y un veces, me encantó la locación en el barrio de santa teresa, las tareas y horarios se cumplieron, las instalaciones del lugar son muy buenas y limpias y lo mejor de todo el personal y los demás voluntarios tienen una energía muy linda. 💖💖💖💖🇧🇷
about 1 month ago
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