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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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

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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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Join our riverside homestay in Phong Nha, Vietnam! Help with reception and social activities while soaking in the beauty of the Son River. Explore Southeast Asia’s caving capital with stunning bike rides and lush forests. Just 32 km from Dong Hoi Airport, our homestay offers a peaceful escape and an authentic local experience. Connect with nature, meet new friends, and enjoy a rewarding stay with us!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Vietnamese
Between 18 and 50 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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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Practicing English
4 Meeting locals
4 Meeting international travelers
3 Get in touch with nature
2 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
2 3. Good health and well-being
1 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 13. Climate action

Jessica

United States

I was a volunteer at the hostel in Phong Nha for three weeks. The reception position consisted of managing guest check-ins and check-outs, organizing tours and transportation, supporting restaurant operations, and providing a positive guest experience. Linh provided training, and was supportive, responsive, and open to feedback. The position had flexible hours, and I was able to explore Phong Nha in my personal time. It was a great opportunity to connect with guests and other volunteers! Thank you for the experience, Linh!

3 months ago

Iyed

France

I felt very welcomed from the beginning. I got to spend time with Linh and her family, and eating with them every day. The experience itself was really nice, I've never done anything related to hostel working, but they taught me everything from the first day. I got to meet a lot of amazing people from all aroud the world and got to spend time knowing them better during the family dinners and playing together at the pool table and fussball table. I could grab a bike and go around phong nha, which is a very beautiful place. The working hours were really flexible and Linh let me choose my days of

3 months ago

Manh Tuong

Netherlands

This was my first experience and I will always remember it. I came to Linh without any expectations about what I wanted to learn or see, but I can say that I am more than satisfied. I have learned so much about the (working) culture in Phong Nha. I had some questions in my head regarding my future and this stay has helped me in the right direction. Also, I want to add that whilst I was staying here I had a motorbike accident. Even though I was incapable of doing work for Linh she let me stay. I am very thankful for my experience at the hostel.

9 months ago

Green Riverside Cosy Home replied

Tuong is lovely, friendly, patient and happy to help me and my homestay whenever he can
Highly recommend to all host

Daniel

Netherlands

Volunteering at Linh's is a very unique experience that is once in a lifetime. Emerging in Vietnamese culture, helping Linh out where possible and being a (help)host for the guests requires adaptive capabilities. I really enjoyed my time in Phong Nha and Linh makes sure you feel safe and secure when staying with her under her wings.

10 months ago

Wilkins

Kenya

It was a good experience being at the hostel. Linh was welcoming and friendly. Tasks given included basic reception/admin tasks which were very easy to manage. However, you may need to be flexible with your duty hours. Everything else was great!

6 months ago

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