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

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 29 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 23 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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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.

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Stay at least: 3 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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36 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

29 Meeting international travelers
23 Immersing in the local culture
20 Meeting locals
20 Practicing English
10 Developing social awareness
4 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

16 5. Gender equality
9 11. Sustainable cities and communities
7 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 10. Reduced inequalities

Nicole

Germany

The alt hostel in Montreal is a great place to volunteer at ! The staff are super friendly, everyone is always down for a quick chat, and the tasks are explained really well and I always felt very comfortable to ask if I forgot how to do something or didn't understand. All the other volunteers were amazing and I made some great friends, same goes for the guests, very polite and friendly. I had the best time here and would definitely recommend !!!

15 days ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Thank you for this sweet review, Nicole. You're missed already! Happy Holidays!💛

Carmelita R

United States

This hostel is super friendly, and open to everyone's needs. I made many life long new friends.

17 days ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Thanks, Carmelita! 💛 You know you’re always welcome back to reunite with your old pals 😉

Jennifer

Canada

Great experience! The tasks are fair, the atmosphere is easy going, the people were awesome. There's too many people to thank, so thank you to everyone who made my experience wonderful!

about 2 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

This is so sweet, thank you Jennifer 🤗✨ The vibe is always awesome thanks to volunteers like you. Thanks for all your energy, you’re welcome back anytime! 🌟
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Jessica

Australia

I highly recommend this hostel, the staff are so nice and the working hours are reasonable. You work between 3 to 3 and 1/2 hours on cleaning or events which give you a lot of time to explore the city and make friends in the hostel. I had an amazing experience and have fell in love with Montreal.

2 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Jess,

Thank you so much for the review!

maxi

Germany

I had an awesome experience at the hostel! The people working there are really friendly and the tasks are easy to manage. It was an amazing opportunity to live and experience Montréal.

3 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Maxi!! You totally rocked it here 😎 Thanks for all your help and laughter ✨

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