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Help us with daily tasks, elevate SA's wildest hostel

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The experience

At our hostel, you'll dive into a variety of tasks. You'll become our official monkey and baboon bouncer, ensuring they don't sneak in. Plus, you'll get to play paparazzi, capturing photos and videos of guests interacting with the local wildlife for our social media. You'll also lend a hand with meal prep, housekeeping, and a few random tasks. But don't worry, we tackle most things as a team and have a blast doing it!

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 14 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: Volunteers contribute R265 per day to cover costs of food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) here has a link were you can read about the volunteer program and what to expect - https://krugerparkhostel.com/Volunteers/

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At our hostel, we truly value our volunteers and want to make sure you have an unforgettable experience!

As a volunteer, you’ll work 5 hours a day, usually in the afternoon to evening, alongside a small team (we typically host 3 to 4 volunteers at a time). Your tasks will include:

Helping with meal prep

Making yogurt, bread, rusks, and granola (yep, we make it all from scratch!)

Setting up breakfast and keeping common areas clean

Joining our Monkey Security Task Force to keep the local wildlife from stealing snacks 🐒

Assisting with light housekeeping (mainly dishes)

There’s plenty of room for creativity, and we love when volunteers bring their own flair to the experience!

In return, you’ll work with a fun, supportive team, live in a game reserve surrounded by zebras, giraffes, and other wild neighbors, and create lifelong memories in the heart of the African bush.

here has a link were you can read about the volunteer program and what to expect - https://krugerparkhostel.com/Volunteers/

Activities & Shift

Volunteer Responsibilities at Our Hostel

As a volunteer at our hostel, your daily tasks will include:
Setting up the breakfast area
Performing light housekeeping duties
Restocking the fridge and pantry
Assisting with dinner preparation and post-dinner cleanup
Preparing breakfast items for the next day — we make everything from scratch, including bread, rusks, jam, yogurt, and granola
Interacting with guests and making sure they’re having a great experience
Acting as a party promoter for evening fun and events

On your days off, you’ll have the chance to join our daily tours for free and explore the beautiful surroundings (just note that entry fees for the park or specific activities are not included)

Rules

Must be fun-loving and ready for adventure.
Must be able to laugh at yourself and the occasional monkey mischief.
Must enjoy the company of both people and wild animals (especially the ones who might steal your snacks)!