Help us w/ cooking and cleaning at our hostel in Valbona, Albania

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Connect with nature: 13 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 11 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

30h

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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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.

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

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, 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.

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

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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: 2 weeks

The Experience

Join us as a volunteer at our cozy, family-run hostel in the heart of the Albanian Alps. Our hostel is located in the Valbona valley, a 15-minute walk from Valbonë town, perfect for those who enjoy hiking, cycling, swimming and exploring nature. Help with food preparation, hosting and cleaning, and in return learn to cook traditional Albanian foods, experience our vibrant culture, and take in the breathtaking beauty of the region.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner German
Between 22 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

13 Get in touch with nature
11 Meeting international travelers
11 Meeting locals
11 Immersing in the local culture
8 Practicing English
2 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 3. Good health and well-being
7 15. Life on land
4 6. Clean water and sanitation
3 13. Climate action
2 7. Affordable and clean energy
1 14. Life below water

Jocelyn

United States

I had the most amazing time at the hostel! Truly became a home away from home and I am already planning on come back next summer! 2 weeks was not enough! You work breakfast and dinner so you have a lot of hours in between to explore the property and mountains all around. The family running this place are truly the kindest people I have ever known. I am so grateful to have found this place and will be back soon! Highly recommend to anyone especially if you love to hike!!!

7 days ago

Tosca

Netherlands

I spend one month at the hostel, and I had such a wonderful time. The surrounding nature is absolutely beautiful and you have a lot of time to go on hikes. The work is easy and consistent. Be prepared for a lot of peace and connecting with nature during your stay here! Thank you to Gaz, the hostel and Fariah for welcoming me with open arms! I hope to return someday! :)

26 days ago

Paige

United States

I had an incredible experience with the guesthouse. Gaze and his family are such wonderful people. Valbonë is truly stunning and has some incredible hikes. An amazing place to rest and recharge. I was there for a month and the food was always amazing. They care so much about their guest and volunteer experience. Very comfortable accommodation. Cannot rate them highly enough.

27 days ago

Charlotte

New Zealand

I'm so grateful for this experience! the hostel, Faria, and Gaz are incredibly warm and kind people, and I felt comfortable at the guesthouse very quickly. The work is straightforward with a few hours in the mornings and evenings, leaving the days free to explore hikes around beautiful Valbonë. It's clear a lot of love has gone into their business and it was a pleasure to be a part of - I'd return in a heartbeat!

about 2 months ago

Mackenzie

United States

My time volunteering at the guesthouse with the hostel family was something truly special. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed not just as a visitor or volunteer, but as a daughter. The warmth, the kindness, the laughter, the food (!!), the slow rhythm of life here — it all created a space where I could breathe deeply, live intentionally, and connect with people in the most genuine way. The work was clear and fair, and I had lots of time to enjoy the beauty of the valley and hike. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Fariah, the hostel, Gazi and Ana ❤️‍🔥

2 months ago

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