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

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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.

What you offer

30 hours of help 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.

What you get

1 day off per week

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Program Details

We are a family-run hostel in the heart of the Albanian Alps, mainly servicing overnight guests who are hiking the trail between Valbone-Theth. This means we typically receive guests who stay for 1-2 nights, so a large portion of your role will be helping to prepare food and cleaning up after serving breakfast and dinner, with a large portion of the day off.

Activities & Shift

Your days will typically consist of a 2-3 hour morning breakfast shift and 2-3 hour evening dinner shift, helping to prepare and serve food, pack down and clean up. Occasionally, you’ll be needed to support the team with additional cleaning and room changeovers, including changing bed sheets, cleaning, and managing reception duties. You'll work 6 days a week and days off can be arranged at arrival.

Rules

Support each other, show team spirit, and communicate openly and with kindness
Respect religious customs, including keeping shoes off in bedrooms (slippers provided), respecting prayer times and no bikinis on the property
Keep shared spaces clean and tidy