Hostel Work for Free Accomodation

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The experience

- kitchen work (breakfast and dinner)
- cleaning tasks
- bar shift on weekends
- technical work (painting, fixing, etc.)
- garden work
- night watches

In exchange you can stay here for free (shared room with Worldpackers only).
What else we can offer:
- guest kitchen
- free breakfast
- free water and hot beverages

We do not offer free laundry service. There is a washing machine and dryer in the guest kitchen (5€ per load) for all guests.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German

Between 18 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

- be punctual, we mostly need support during peak time
- it can be tough and tiring at some times but we have a great team spirit
- schedule will be published either every week or once a month (on request), changes from both sides can be done
- if you have wishes, please communicate with me


Activities & Shift

- kitchen work: breakfast (8am-1:30pm), dinner (6pm-11:30pm) > dishes, daily & weekly cleaning tasks, preparation for the next day
- special cleaning tasks (10am-3:30pm): can vary from room checks, carpet or door cleaning, etc.
- bar shift on weekends, depends on the occupancy: making and selling drinks
- technical work: painting, fixing, picking up trash and more
- garden work: cutting trees, mowing the grass, making sure all paths are free of obstacles
- night watches (9pm-1am): making sure all guests are quiet by walking through every floor and outside of the building, give warnings if necessary and communicate with the night shifts if help is needed


Rules

- 10pm to 6am is quiet time
- no smoking in the building
- no parties in the hotel