Work exchange in Albania: Help needed at a Hostel in the heart of ...

What you offer

25h

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

Hi everybody! We are a couple who loves to travel but when we are not traveling we have engaged to bring the world to our cozy hostel in the heart of Tirana. This is our seven year running the hostel and we are looking for motivated, passionate and energetic travelers who share our love for new cultures and meeting with other fellow travelers. Our hostel is located in one of the best areas of Tirana, 300m from Pazari i Ri

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Requirements

Beginner English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

8 Practicing English
8 Meeting international travelers
8 Immersing in the local culture
7 Meeting locals
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 10. Reduced inequalities
1 3. Good health and well-being
1 4. Quality education
1 15. Life on land

Julieta

Colombia

"My experience at the shelter was unforgettable, thanks to the incredible work of the team of volunteers. Their dedication, empathy and contagious smile made me feel part of a community. The attention to detail, cleanliness and organisation of the hostel are impressive, but what really stands out is the human warmth that permeates every corner. If you are looking for a place to feel at home, surrounded by passionate and committed people, this is the place! Thank you very much for an experience I will always remember."

about 2 months ago

Santiago

Colombia

My experience here was amazing. The volunteers became my family for more than two months. The manager is great and always willing to help you out. The duties are not complicated and as soon as you learn how to do those properly... Piece of cake!!! Good food plenty for everyone, good accomodation the volunteers room is comfortable and cosy, and good environment at the hostel. Friendly people working here and also nice guests staying here. You will have plenty of time to get to know Tirana and surroundings. I recommend this experience 100%

4 months ago

Dana

Chile

This was my first volunteer experience, so it was definitely a challenge, but my host was always very kind and flexible with me. I learned a lot and had so much fun during my month-long stay. I had the chance to explore Tirana, as well as visit Krujë and Durrës. I felt very comfortable at the hostel since most of the other volunteers were Latin, which made it easier to connect and build friendships. A big thank you to Matilda and Stavri for making me feel so welcome in their home and at the hostel. It was a wonderful experience that allowed me to grow both personally and culturally.

5 months ago

Matilda replied

Dana thank you for all your help. We are happy that you felt good and had a beautiful experience with us :) it is reciprocated. You can improve but I liked you have the desire to learn and you are kind. I am sorry I was not able to leave you a review. Hopefully people will read this and will know that we would recommend you. We wish you the bests, Matilda and Stavri

João

Brazil

This was the worst volunteering experience I've had. The manager is overly meticulous, stingy, and didn't respect my day off after a full week of work. Meals were supposed to be included, but they only provide one egg per day, with no proper food or water. Volunteers must pay for their own essentials, as the manager buys groceries that barely last two days. The living conditions were poor, with no effort to make the experience comfortable or welcoming. After two weeks of working, covering my own needs, and dealing with constant micromanagement, I decided to leave and find another opportunity

5 months ago

Melissa

Colombia

Está experiencia ha sido una de las más increíbles a nivel cultural. Matilda y Stavrit fueron unos grandes anfitriones tuve la oportunidad de compartir de cerca con su familia y pasar tiempo muy agradable. Jonathan fue siempre muy atento y amable pasamos muy buenos momentos con los compañeros del hostel. Este lugar se siente como estar en casa. Ha sido el primer voluntariado donde cumplen los horarios, en general todo fue excelente. Tirana es hermoso, las mi fortuna pude ver diferentes celebraciones religiosas y artísticas de la ciudad. Si duda una parte de mi se queda allá, aprendí un montón

about 1 month ago

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