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🌿 Join our team At our beautiful world heritage listed hostel

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The experience

we strive to build a beautiful, social atmosphere here. If you're an outgoing, friendly, sociable person we'd love to hear from you and get you involved in our team!
If you want to experience authentic Albanian culture, live in a stunning historic town, and be part of a close-knit local community — this is the place for you!
We are seeking volunteers to help in several areas, lets find the best position for you within our little family!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

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

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

What you get

2 days off per week

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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

📍 About Us:
Hi, I'm Miri! My family and I run two hostels located in the historic neighborhood of Gorica, Berat.
My father helps with maintenance and repairs.
My mother takes care of cleaning, laundry, and preparing rooms for guests.
My brother and sister-in-law manage reception and daily operations.
Running these hostels is a family and community effort — from local farmers and bakers providing fresh produce and bread for our traditional Albanian breakfasts, to the guides who help guests explore this beautiful region. You’ll feel like part of the family while volunteering with us!
📅 What We Offer:
Free accommodation in your own property a short walk away from Backpackers hostel
Free breakfast every day.
Discounted tours, including our famous Berat Canyon and Waterfall Tour!
Work only 5 hours per day, 5 days per week — plenty of time to explore Berat and beyond!
2 days off per week for your own adventures.
🗓️ Minimum stay: 3 weeks (but longer stays are very welcome — we'd love to build a strong, friendly team and make lasting friendships!).
🌍 Why Join Us?
Live in a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Be part of a local Albanian family and community.
Meet travelers from around the world and make lifelong friends.
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle of meaningful work and free time to explore.
If you're friendly, sociable, and ready for an amazing experience, we would love to hear from you!

Activities & Shift

✨ Volunteer Tasks:
Reception: Check guests in and out, provide local tips, and create a warm, social atmosphere.
Housekeeping: Keep common areas and outdoor spaces tidy, help with beds and laundry.
Breakfast Prep: Light food preparation (eggs, fruit, coffee).

We'd also love to hear from creative people - we are always looking for ways to improve both the look and feel of our hostels! If you are skilled in painiting, photography, videotography/video editing, can play music instruments or sing let us know in your application! You'd make a perfect member to our team

Rules

We aspire to be a relaxed work environment - all we ask is that all tasks and duties involved within your shift are completed to the best of your ability, the common areas are kept clean and tidy and then you are free to spend the remaining time of your shift socializing with guests at the hostel having fun :)