Painter/Decorator/Basic Maintenance

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Connect with international travelers: 66 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

25h

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

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

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

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

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

Help in our Hostel! Mix of Painting, Decorating and Basic Maintenance. You will learn how to make paint and decorate as well as some other basic maintenance with our experienced house technicians. Work in our busy hostel helping our technicians renovate and improve our venue.

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Requirements

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

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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82 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

66 Meeting international travelers
46 Practicing English
46 Immersing in the local culture
44 Meeting locals
17 Developing social awareness
12 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

24 5. Gender equality
23 11. Sustainable cities and communities
18 12. Responsible consumption and production

Daisy

Australia

The hostel was a great first volunteering experience for me. The staff and other volunteers made it such a great experience. The work tasks aren't difficult and we were only given 3 shifts a week which gave us plenty of days to explore beautiful the hostel even go on day trips to explore more of Scotland. I would definitely recommend the hostel as a place to volunteer.

11 days ago

Zada

United States

I had a great first experience at the hostel! I found the workload to be clear and reasonable and definitely felt more like a volunteer than a staff member. What I most appreciated was getting 4 days a week free to be on my own time and explore more of Scotland! The only thing to note was that the main common area is the bar room which wasn't always ideal for me personally- but there is a terrace space as well if it is nice out!

about 2 months ago

Kylee

Canada

I had an amazing time at the hostel the Staff and other Volunteers made this experience truly unforgettable. Its quite a busy hostel, it can be a lot of work on the days you are on but you get lots of days off to make up for it. There's not a lot of quiet spots, if you want something lively and fun this is definitely the spot for you. Thanks everyone! Feel free to message me with any questions.

about 2 months ago

Brenda Alicia

Mexico

As my first volunteer experience, I loved it. It helped me improve my English, enhance my work skills, and connect with people from other countries. The staff was very kind and patient in giving work instructions. I would definitely come back to the hostel.

2 months ago

andrea

Mexico

I had a really great time volunteering at the hostel! The tasks were super easy to learn, and the work schedule was fair and very reasonable — which gave me plenty of time to explore the city and rest. 95% of the staff and fellow volunteers were incredibly kind and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking to enjoy Edinburgh while meeting amazing people and being part of a chill, supportive team

2 months ago

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