Good chance to discover the historical district of Istanbul

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

32h

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.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

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

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for a friendly and sociable teammate as a receptionist, if necessary also helping with domestic tasks. Help us and get to know the great and historic city of Istanbul and enjoy Turkish culture.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Russian
Between 20 and 35 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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5 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

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

Salam

United States

Every person I meet here, from Kemal Bey and Mujda Abla, to staff, other volunteers, neighbors, restaurant and sok workers near the hostel were very kind and friendly. I couldn't have asked for a better first WorldPackers experience! My agreed upon date was the 28th but since I was stuck in Turkey due to the regional tension and flight bans. The hosts allowed for me to start 10 days early! Which is so much appreciated! The work is as stated, very flexible and the night and evening shift workers are very knowledgeable, fun to work with, and learn from. I learned so much about Turkey!

about 2 months ago

B.

United States

Müjde and Amaç are great hosts! Very welcoming and are always up to help you any way they can. A fantastic first experience with Worldpackers!

2 months ago

Natalia

Colombia

This was my first volunteer experience, and I can say it was wonderful. The work is actually very simple, and the hours are very flexible. Mujde and Kemal are very kind hosts, always willing to help and answer any questions. The staff is also very friendly. I highly recommend it; I felt very at ease.

3 months ago

Andrey

Colombia

This was the perfect place to stay in Istanbul. Mujde and Amaç are really nice and they make me feel welcome since the first day. The shifts were simple are they are really flexible so you can enjoy the city. I had a comfortable room just for myself and also the place is close to all of the touristic places. For sure I wanna stay in the hostel hotel again.

6 months ago

Hugo

Brazil

“I really enjoyed my stay! The hosts, Kemal and Mujde, are a lovely couple — so kind and welcoming. They treated me with respect from the very first moment. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get to know a bit of Istanbul in a different, authentic way. If you're considering volunteering, I highly suggest doing it with them.”

3 months ago

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