Help us in our new Hostel and explore Dessau, Germany

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 21 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 19 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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.

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

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet 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.

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

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

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

Volunteer at our new hostel in Dessau! If you're looking to get the most out of this historic city, look no further. Our volunteers get free accommodation, real hands on responsibilities (improve your CV!). Whilst you'll do varied tasks, the most important thing is for you to interact with and create a welcoming atmosphere for our visitors. Take this opportunity and make unforgettable memories with us in Dessau!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner German
Over 21 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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28 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 11. Sustainable cities and communities
6 6. Clean water and sanitation
6 15. Life on land

Sofya

Australia

We had a great experience at the hostel! All tasks were simple and well explained, our hours were respected and the food budget was generous. Farhana and the team warmly welcomed us from day one and gave great tips on places to visit and things to do. Worth noting that there's not much to do in Dessau itself but it's easy to travel to neighbouring cities.

14 days ago

Parys

Australia

The hostel was a wonderful first worldpacker experience for myself. The hours and days off were communicated well in advance and respected. The food budget was very generous and kitchen well stocked. The supervisor Farhana was super friendly and accommodating! In the future, there could be more obvious leadership and who to report to when queries and situations arise.

14 days ago

Claudio

Italy

My experience here was bad, the manager expects that during your working days you have to stay in the hostel even after your shift has finished, or notify with a message that you are leaving for an hour (which was not mentioned). I spent Christmas and Christmas Eve alone with some unknown guests. I felt like they accepted my application, so that all the other workers could leave. It was mentioned that there would be no other volunteers but I expected that someone else would stayed to run the hostel. Then I realized that that guy was me. I wouldn't recommend it.

22 days ago

Farhana replied

This feels like a misunderstanding. I gave only morning shifts to you on the holidays. I clearly told you that you can do the morning shift, and the rest of the day you are free. if any problem with any issues at all then you could've told me and I would've adjusted it for you. The strangest thing is, I did an interview with you, clearly told you we need someone to do the tasks in those holidays, morning only, and you agreed and now you're saying otherwise. That's a huge attitude problem.

Karin

Chile

Had an overall great volunteering experience at the hostel. The tasks and hours are as described and the atmosphere is relaxed. Dessau is a small city, but full of wonderful parks to visit and only a short train ride away from larger cities like Berlin, Magdeburg and Leipzig. Would absolutely recommend!

about 1 month ago

Farhana replied

Karin was a really hardworking and smart person. She completed her tasks with diligence and was always ready to help. She is social, friendly and open minded. She is very flexible with tasks and understanding of any given situation. I wish her all the best.

Peyman

Italy

I stayed three weeks at the hostel, and it was such an amazing experience! Farhana, the manager, was always kind, supportive, and ready to help with anything. The tasks were clear and easy, and they generously provided everything for all meals. The hostel is so clean and is just a few minutes from the train station and close to the city center. Everyone was super friendly, and I loved riding the hostel's bike around Dessau's parks. During my stay I even saw snow, which made it extra special! I hope to come back again in summer to enjoy it from another side.

about 2 months ago

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Hosted by Edouard

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Response Time: This host usually writes back in 7 days

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