Help at our beautiful hostel in Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro :)

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 9 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

SHARED ROOM + BREAKFAST: At Cataleya Hostel, we offer comfortable shared accommodation and breakfast in exchange for just 5 hours of work, 5 days a week. As a volunteer, you’ll help with typical hostel duties such as cleaning common areas, checking in guests, and preparing the kitchen for breakfast. In addition to enjoying a welcoming environment, you'll have access to our bikes to explore the beautiful surroundings.

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Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

10 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Meeting international travelers
4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Meeting locals
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing English
3 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
2 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 5. Gender equality

anastasia

Italy

My experience at the hostel was great! I felt like home and I had a really good time. Everything was exactly as agreed, the work was easy and there was plenty of time to enjoy Bocas and its beautiful beaches. The hostel is ideally located, close to everything and to the dock where water taxis are, making it very convenient for exploring the nearby islands. Juan is a very caring person, always ready to help with anything you need. Highly recommended!

6 months ago

Chloe

Germany

I enjoyed my stay at the hostel, i gained friends for life, atmosphere is really chill and bocas is beautiful. Hours and task are communicated and respected and the work is pretty manageable (even if you have no prior experience). Even though it can get a bit chaotic, Juan is always there if you need something. You will be sleeping in an 8 Person Mixed dorm with the guests and you will definitely need a lot of strength and patience for that. The same goes for the bathroom situation. Nevertheless, i would definitely recommend volunteering there! Gracias por todo!

7 months ago

Hanna

Poland

We had a really great time volunteering in the hostel!! The atmosphere was amazing, we felt like at home:) The tasks were pretty straightforward, we had some misunderstandings but we figured it out with Juan (the host). The hostel isclean and comfortable. The location is great and the free bikes were really useful to get around the island. Volunteering in a hostel gave us a chance to meet and talk to many amazing people. We would definitely recommend the experience, but also advise to know some spanish because the language barrier between us and the host was sometimes hard.

4 months ago

Catalina

Argentina

El intercambio se cumple con lo acordado, el hostel es limpio y está bien ubicado. Las tareas son sencillas y los turnos rotativos. Bocas es un paraíso así que recomiendo esta experiencia🩷

2 months ago

Lucía

Spain

Es un lugar genial situado en el centro del pueblo, una oportunidad para conocer de cerca la cultura local al mismo tiempo que hacer amigos internacionales. Las tareas son muy sencillas y no hay gran carga de trabajo, además el manager esta dispuesto a enseñarte o ayudarte en lo que necesites. Son turnos rotativos por lo que te da tiempo a ver las islas y también a hacer tours. Repetiría la experiencia, gracias!

3 months ago

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