Come Volunteer at our Hostel in South Korea! 🇰🇷

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Connect with international travelers: 12 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 11 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

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.

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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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, 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

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

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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: 30 days

Stay up to: 2 months

The Experience

Hey, I’m Stella! I manage three hostels in the heart of South Korea, and we’re looking for responsible, self-motivated volunteers to join us. The first two hostels are just 1 minute apart, and you’ll help at both! 🌍 You’ll work 4 hours a day (11 AM - 3 PM), 5 days a week, with 2 days off. Tasks, which typically take 3 hours, include cleaning rooms, maintaining shared spaces and assisting guests. 🧹🧑‍🤝‍🧑

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Korean
Between 21 and 32 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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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

12 Meeting international travelers
11 Immersing in the local culture
10 Meeting locals
6 Practicing English
5 Developing social awareness
3 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

8 8. Decent work and economic growth
2 6. Clean water and sanitation
2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Tereza

Czech Republic

I volunteered at the guest house for 3 months and had an amazing experience. Huge thanks to John, Stella, Momo, and Sangmin for their support, kindness, and good energy every day. The dorms are small but cozy, and once you set some basic rules with other volunteers, it feels like home. The work was fair and not too difficult;some days were busier, but always manageable. The location is great, and the whole team is open to feedback and ideas. You don't get paid, but you receive food, accommodation, and so much support. More than just a volunteer job, it felt like being part of a real international family.

22 days ago

John & Stella replied

Tereza 💕 thank you so much for spending three full months with us.
We’re truly grateful not only for your warmth and kindness but also for the thoughtful way you cared about Cave and shared ideas to help the hostel grow.
Your effort and perspective supported the whole team and will stay with us.
We’re happy that your time here felt like home and like being part of a family. ✨
You’ll always be part of ours and we’ll be very happy to welcome you back whenever you return to Seoul. 😘

Marta

Spain

It was my first time volunteering and honestly i couldn't choose better🥺 i'm so sad it's over, i will for sure come back! All the team is amazing and welcoming, i had an amazing time with them and the others volunteers i met💗 (be careful you will end up with the best friends ever!) the tasks are all fairly easy once you get used to them and im the room you will have everything you need! if something needed John, Stella or Eric will be there for help🙂‍↕️ I couldn't recommend more~

25 days ago

John & Stella replied

Marta, it’s hard to believe it has already been three weeks since you left.
We still think of our time together, and we all miss having you here.
Thank you for bringing such bright and friendly energy each day — it gave real strength to the team and made the house feel warmer.
We’re truly glad that your first volunteering experience was with us and grateful for the memories we shared.
Whenever you come back to Korea, please visit again. Our doors will always be open for you!😄👋

Ananyah

United States

I absolutely loved it here. This was my first trip with Worldpackers and I was nervous at first, but this trip made that $50 down payment more than worth it. Stella and John are really nice and help you if you need help at any point. I met so many amazing travelers while I was there (I miss you guys), and the work wasn't bad at all. You're able to finish pretty early, so the other volunteers and I usually went to the cafe and chatted with John and Eric (improving our Korean and helping them with their English) for hours at a time. We were in the center of Seoul and have access to a lot!

about 2 months ago

John & Stella replied

Hi Ananyah,

Thank you so much for your kind words — we really enjoyed having you with us!
It makes us happy to know that your first Worldpackers experience turned out to be a good one.
You brought such a warm and fun energy to the team, and we really appreciated the conversations (and the English help too 😊).

We hope you’re doing well, and that we’ll see you again sometime.
You’ll always be welcome here in Korea!

Take care,
John & Eric

Clara

France

I have to say I had the greatest time here! It was my first volunteer experience and I'm absolutely delighted that it happened to be at the guest house! The work is not too difficult, you can finish earlier most of the time (depends how fast you are) and enjoy the rest of the time with the other volunteers. I got to meet the most incredible people and I know already I will come back. John and Eric are adorable and of great help. If you need anything, you can ask them ! I wish I could have spend a few more weeks because I love the team there. Thank you so much for your hospitality and your kindness! <3

about 2 months ago

John & Stella replied

Hi Clara,

Thanks a lot for your kind message.
We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your time here — it was great having you with us.
You were a big help to the team, and we appreciated your positive attitude.

Since you’re still in Korea, feel free to drop by anytime. You’re always welcome.
Take care, and see you around!

– John & Eric

Kathleen

Brazil

It was my first volunteering experience and I was super nervous because of this. But today I came certainly guarantee that this was the best experience os my whole life, the anfitriões are lovely and compreensive (I personally had some difficulties on my first days of work and they were so patient with me🥺❤️), the work is easy and even though 4 hours of work are suggested, you usually can finish it on 2 hours, and all the deals are respected. I'll miss a lot and I'll always have this team on my heart, I 100% recomend it, there's no better choice than the guest house in Korea!

2 months ago

John & Stella replied

Dear, Kath.

Thank you so much for your sweet message.
Your bright and warm energy still stays in our memory. 😊
We truly appreciated your positive attitude and the time we shared together.
It’s really nice to know that this experience meant a lot to you.

And thank you for your thoughtful feedback.
We’ll keep it in mind to help make things more comfortable for everyone. 🙏

You’ll always be welcome here.
Wishing you good health and hoping we meet again someday. 🌿

Te amo. ❤️💙

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