Come help us with housekeeping & stay at the heart of Montreal

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Connect with international travelers: 19 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 15 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

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.

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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.

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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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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.

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Requirements

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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25 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

19 Meeting international travelers
15 Practicing English
14 Immersing in the local culture
12 Meeting locals
8 Developing social awareness
2 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 5. Gender equality
5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
5 12. Responsible consumption and production

Mary

United States

This experience was my first with World Packers, and I couldn't have asked for a better one. The managers at the reception desk, the other volunteers, and even some of the guests felt like family. The work was fair, the training useful. The location was safe and close to perfect (you do have to walk about 20 minutes for groceries or take transit). I want to come back!

7 days ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Mary Lou

Thank you so much for your review! We’re really happy to hear your first Worldpackers experience was a positive one. It was a pleasure to share this time with you, and we wish you the very best in all your future adventures! 💙

Laura

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.

22 days ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Fernanda,

Thank you so much for your review! It's nice to hear that you enjoyed your experience at the hostel. You're welcome back anytime;)

Laura

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!

about 1 month 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.

about 1 month 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 2 months 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

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