Hostel Edinburgh, United Kingdom

5.0
(80 reviews)80

Painter/Decorator/Basic Maintenance

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65 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English
46 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.
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

4

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
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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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80 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

United States

5

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!

25 days ago

Canada

5

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.

30 days ago

Mexico

5

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.

about 1 month ago

Mexico

5

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

about 2 months ago

Mexico

5

I had great experience with the hostel team, considering prior experiences with the brand, I felt welcome. The chores are shifts are clear since the beginning, 3 days working x 4 days off. The city is an amazing place, the hostel is located in the center, so you can go easily wherever you want by foot/bus/train. Loved this experience and hope to return soon. The volunteers create great environment, too much memories.

3 months ago

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Hosted by Ryan

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