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Join Our Hostel Crew in Cancún – Housekeeping Volunteer Needed

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The experience

Join our team in Cancún as a Housekeeping & Cleaning Volunteer! Help maintain the cleanliness and comfort of our hostel by assisting with daily cleaning tasks. In exchange, enjoy free accommodation in a vibrant, central location. If you take pride in creating a welcoming space, love staying active, and want to experience Cancún, we’d love to have you as part of our team!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 50 Per day

Description: A $50 refundable deposit is required, returned after completing all volunteer hours.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 20 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We’re looking for friendly, reliable, and open-minded volunteers who enjoy teamwork and take pride in creating a clean and comfortable environment. You’ll help with daily cleaning routines and make sure guests feel at home.

We are not a party hostel — it’s a chill, social place where guests and volunteers can relax, connect, and enjoy the atmosphere. You can go out to party if you like, but inside the hostel we keep things peaceful and welcoming.

You’ll be part of a warm, international team and stay in a shared volunteer dorm just a 3-minute walk from the hostel. We offer free accommodation, breakfast, access to our kitchen and common areas, and an easygoing environment to learn, connect, and enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle

Activities & Shift

The schedule is about 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with two days off to relax and explore Cancún.

Rules

1. Arrive on time for your scheduled shift
• If you are late twice, you will have to work on your day off
2. Smoking, drinking and drugs is not allowed during activities
*DRUGS = IMMEDIATE TERMINATION*
3. DO NOT enter guest rooms unless your work requires it (e.g. housekeeping or reception)
4. Guests are NOT allowed in the volunteers’ room.
• You will be required to pay the price for one night in a private room
5. DO NOT bring external guests to the hostel. If you want to bring someone, you must ask permission from the manager
6. Report any found and unclaimed items to Lost-and-Found (front desk)
7. Keep your space clean. The room, bathroom and hostel areas must be tidy
8. The staff room is to relax and sleep. Please respect other volunteers and be quiet.
9. Please maintain a tidy appearance and good personal hygiene, you are representing the Boat house. We encourage everyone to come to work feeling fresh and presentable
10. Respect the hostels’ property, supplies and equipment
11. Always assist guests, stay positive and SMILE

IMPORTANT:
• Leaving the hostel earlier than the agreed upon date means you will forfeit your deposit.
• T-shirts – You must pay $20usd in case of loss or damage
• Deposit refund will be made in cash