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Hostel El Carmen, Panama

5.0
(6 reviews)6

Come join our Housekeeping team!

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
6 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English
4 travelers recommend this host to practice English
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What you offer

30h

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

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, 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.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Housekeeping Volunteer to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain the cleanliness of our guest rooms and social areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in hospitality and housekeeping while contributing to a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere at our hostel.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Over 25 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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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Practicing English
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 17. Partnerships for the goals

United States

5

Alva and her family were extremely welcoming and they treat everyone like family. The tasks were simple, where we help with daily housekeeping and interact with guests for memorable dialogues. I was able to work on their social media platform as well. Most of the work was in the morning, allowing free time in the afternoon to explore the city. I would recommend to all volunteers to learn more about the hostel, learn Spanish and make an impact by contributing to a locally owned hostel. I'm looking forward to returning and lending a helping hand!

8 days ago

Colombia

5

Panamá house is the perfect place to getting started volunteering. It's super well located, its warm and safe, plus Alba is the light of this place, She and her family were so kind opened the doors of their the hostel they will be never be forgotten. The tasks are easy, just housekeeping and reception. The rest of the day is super easy, close to the metro station Via Argentina.

about 2 months ago

Belgium

5

Mi tiempo a Panamá el hostel estaba increíble! El staff es super agradable y al tanto. Me dijeron de manera muy clara que tenía que hacer y el trabajo no fue demasiado pesado. Es un lugar muy bonito, cerca de todo, con gentes muy buenos! Muchas gracias por todo!!

4 days ago

Brazil

5

Mi experiencia en Panamá House fue mucho más que un voluntariado: fue una conexión profunda con personas maravillosas 🌷. Alva y Orlando me recibieron como familia y creamos lazos verdaderos. Después de 11 voluntariados alrededor del mundo, este lugar está en el top de mis experiencias. 💛 Lo recomiendo a quienes buscan no solo ayudar, sino vivir algo transformador. ❤️💚🩷

15 days ago

Ecuador

5

La experiencia que adquirí fue bastante amplia y la amabilidad fue muy linda por parte de Alva y su familia , pude aprender mucho sobre la atención al cliente. Extrañaré bastante a jetito es un amor con la compañía que me hacía en mis turnos y los loritos con blue son chéveres. Si buscas mejorar tu comunicación en inglés o español es un lugar ideal.

8 months ago

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