City Explorer & Events Host: Lead Tours, Hikes and Social Events!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host: This host has received 48 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 59 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 43 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

25h

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

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

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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.

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.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

Are you passionate about connecting with people and creating unforgettable experiences? Join us as a Social Volunteer and be part of our exciting, welcoming and dynamic hostel in Gran Canaria where you'll lead city tours, outdoor activities and social events for our guests! Exploring a beautiful island and meeting great people along the way. You would be part of a 6 person volunteer team so would have the chance to share the experience.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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68 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

59 Meeting international travelers
43 Practicing English
28 Practicing Spanish
25 Immersing in the local culture
18 Meeting locals
14 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

18 8. Decent work and economic growth
10 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Gaia

Italy

I really enjoyed my stay here, the hostel is really pretty and well organized. My manager Elisa is a lovely person and I was lucky to meet some really great people!

13 days ago

Alexia

Mexico

The hostel and columbus became my family; the people, the place, the community, the area couldn't have been more perfect. work was good, everything was explained, good working hours, and well respected. the best thing about it was the people and the memories. i definitely recommend this experience to anyone interested, you won't regret it. muchas gracias por todo gran canaria, te voy a extrañar :)

13 days ago

michelle

Italy

The hostel has become like home to me. I met many young people from different parts of the world, and living together really strengthens relationships. I'm glad I had this experience because it opened many doors for me, taught me a lot, and I recommend it to everyone

25 days ago

Pepe

Mexico

This volunteer was AMAZING!!! Thanks to Elisa for all the support and for being a great person with all the volunteers… As a social volunteer you can discover ALL the island with no problems, meeting people at the hostel, going out with other volunteers; You have plenty of free time, schedules are super flexible and just good vibes ! Definitely will miss this place and this STUNNING island. Thank youuuu the hostel!

30 days ago

Talie

Canada

Elisa was a secure presence for me and also very reliable. She always asked for our preferences for the schedule, organizing things like team lunch and was also really understanding. Honestly 10/10 manager

about 1 month ago

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