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25h
- 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.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
Have you always dreamed of a sicylian summer? We have the perfect position for you! Come volunteer in the city center of the vibrant Palermo. While working 5 hours a day, 5 days a week you will have time to explore the city. We have 3 shifts a day shared between the volunteers, you're tasks will be to keep the hostel clean and tidy, taking care of the guests and the check in/out.
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- Intermediate English
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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How this experience will transform you
- 61 Meeting international travelers
- 51 Immersing in the local culture
- 40 Practicing English
- 39 Meeting locals
- 14 Practicing Spanish
- 13 Developing social awareness
Amanda
Brazil
I absolutely loved the experience! Palermo is an amazing city with incredibly welcoming people. Its the ideal base to explore Sicily, with beautiful beaches arou and easy access to travel, the location of the hostel is perfect. The nightlife is awesome, it's not expensive and the food money makes the stay a lot easier. The hostel needs a lot of improvements, as it's not really comfortable but for a short-term stay, it offers a lot of freedom. We made our own schedule and I had the best time volunteering at the hostel, was like my home for these 2 months. Thank you Andres, Francesco and Maud!
5 days ago
Lizeth
Mexico
Volunteering at Sunrise was truly one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and part of something special. I didn't just find a place to stay, I found a family. We shared laughter, stories, and unforgettable moments that I'll carry with me forever. Palermo itself is magical, but what made this experience unforgettable was the love, kindness, and connection I found. I'm deeply grateful for this time and always will be. The facilities aren't the best and the kitchen could definitely be improved, but loved the good vibes and unforgettable moments
18 days ago
Raissa
Brazil
I had an amazing month in sunrise hostel! Andres and Francesco were both really receptive and nice with all of us. I'd say the best thing here is the other volunteers you meet and the city and Sicily in general! I made really good friends and could enjoy a lot the island with them because the workload is really chill! The job is not hard at all, we had the flexibility to manage and decide our shifts by ourselves which was also amazing! I would just say come not expecting a hostel with much structure, the kitchen is really basic it could be better but the staff room is pretty good with the ac!
24 days ago
Florian
Germany
I volunteered at the hostel for about 2 months and it was a very good experience. The hostel itself is definitely not the fanciest one, but you will have everything you need. Every information that is given on the profile is correct, you will get your 2 days off, only 25 working hours etc. Due to the owner of the hostel the recourses are very limited and you should not try to asked for too many extras. Even though the recourses are very limited, the managers Maud and Andres try their best to get as much out of the hostel as possible.
about 1 month ago
Isabela
Brazil
I should start my review saying how great Andres and Maud are! They do everything they can to help you and make you feel comfortable. The work is easy and you'll have a lot of flexibility to decide your shifts and days off. You'll also receive a small amount of money to share with your group to buy basic food for the week. The facilities are not great but if you go with an open mind, you will have an amazing time there! The terrace was my favorite place, it's perfect to have drinks and meet new people. I will miss everyone! Thank you the hostel ❤️
2 months ago
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