Experience a Sicilian summer while volunteering at Sunrise Hostel

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Connect with international travelers: 64 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 54 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

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.

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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.

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.

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: 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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Requirements

Intermediate English
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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88 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

64 Meeting international travelers
54 Immersing in the local culture
43 Practicing English
41 Meeting locals
17 Practicing Spanish
14 Developing social awareness

James

United Kingdom

The staff here were really amazing and very attentive to any concerns I had

19 days ago

Asier

Spain

It was beautiful to conect with the sicilian livestyle, totally recomend

19 days ago

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!

about 1 month 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

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months ago

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