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15h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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.
- 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.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
- Stay up to
- 8 weeks
The Experience
Hello :) We're a alternative and cozy hostel looking for volunteers to help us with housekeeping and general tasks. We search for someone who is friendly and eclectic, just like the rest of our staff! We're located in Old Montreal, known for its architecture and history. Every necessary store is within a 15-minute walking distance. We'll give you the best addresses in town! We always try our very best so you have you off-days all together.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate French
- Over 18 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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24 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
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Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 18 Meeting international travelers
- 15 Practicing English
- 13 Immersing in the local culture
- 11 Meeting locals
- 7 Developing social awareness
- 2 Learning about sustainability
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 8 5. Gender equality
- 5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
EDNA FERNANDA
Mexico
I had a wonderful experience volunteering at this hostel. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and I always felt part of the team. The tasks were fair and well organized, and I also had plenty of time to explore the city and enjoy my stay.
3 days ago
João
Brazil
Every little detail of my experience at the hostel was amazing! I loved every moment and I'm so grateful to the wonderful team who works there and to the friends I made during my stay. Highly recommended!
17 days ago
Alternative Hostel replied
Hi João,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to know you enjoyed every moment of your stay and that our team and the friendships you made helped make it special. It truly means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back anytime!
Laura
Fiona (Wang Ting)
Taiwan
It was very great time and the host makes working day very much flexible. Thank you Laura and team😉.(I learn some French 😛) All the volunteers there are very nice. We hung out together such as karaoke, drinking, cooking even dancing together. Location is perfect to jump into Montreal summer festival. Almost everywhere is walkable and enjoyable. If you plan to visit Montreal, that's the best place to work trade. Don't miss it.
17 days ago
Alternative Hostel replied
Hi Fiona,
We’re so glad you had such a great time with us! We felt very luck to have been around you! It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the flexibility, the activities with other volunteers, and even picked up some French along the way 😄
Laura
Maya
France
My volunteering at the Alt Hostel went really well, I met some great people from all over the world. The staff is very attentive and responsive to our needs & requests. I would recommend this volunteering opportunity !
about 1 month ago
Alternative Hostel replied
Hi Maya,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your volunteering experience and had the chance to meet amazing people from around the world. It was a real pleasure having you on the team, and we truly appreciate your recommendation 🙂
Laura
Carla
France
Hey ! I spent 1 month at the hostel and I can only advise you to go! I was made very welcome by the great team. We met lots of lovely people passing through the hostel. The work required is done in good humour. What's more, the hostel is superbly located, so you can da lot of things and discover Montreal. I would definitely come back to the hostel. Thanks again to all the team, I send you lots of kisses. Carla
about 1 month ago
Alternative Hostel replied
Hi Carla,
Thank you so much for your beautiful message, it was such a pleasure having you with us for the month! We're really glad you felt welcomed and had a good time with the team and the travelers passing through. Your good vibes, positivity, and kindness left a mark here, and you’ll always have a place with us at the hostel. Wishing you all the best for your next adventures, and we’ll be here with open arms if you ever decide to come back!
Big hugs from all of us!
Laura
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