Guest House Victoria, Canada

4.5
(16 reviews)16

Amazing Opportunity in the heart of Victoria!

Connect with international travelers
13 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
12 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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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.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet 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.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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WP Safeguard
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Availability

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

​ This job entails housekeeping, cat care and possible social media and depending on the time of the year renting out VW campervans. Everyday there is something different and you can make this hugely interesting depending on your own motivation.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 22 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 13 Meeting international travelers
  • 12 Meeting locals
  • 12 Practicing English
  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 12. Responsible consumption and production

Chile

5

Volunteering with Dianne was grounding and meaningful. Daily tasks include feeding, fresh water, litter cleaning and giving love to the cats — each with a unique personality. The room is simple but comfortable, and the calm nature around the house gives you space to reflect and be yourself. Dianne is resilient and caring, and her dedication to the cats and her work is inspiring. A great place if you love animals and want a peaceful, responsible experience.

1 day ago

Chile

5

If you enjoy peaceful surroundings and nature, this place is perfect. My first volunteering experience was with Dianne, and it was really great. She's super welcoming and made sure I felt comfortable with the work and during my free time. In my downtime, she took me hiking and to some the guest house natural spots, which made the experience even better. If you're into calm environments and nature, I'd definitely recommend this place.

about 2 months ago


Dianne replied

Karla I am so glad you choose my place to volunteer and please keep on making videos as they are really fun and entertaining. Cannot wait to see your videos from your next experience.

Germany

5

My stay at Diannes place was a great experience! Her place the guest house is perfectly located and beautiful. The van I've stayed in was cozy and the bed too god to get up in the morning. The work especially in the airbnbs was rewarding and left still enough free time for discovering the island what would never be possible for me without her van I could drive whenever needed. Furthermore she took me on beautiful hikes with her dogs. If you are willing to learn and are ready to be passionate at work I can highly recommend experiencing her Place

3 months ago

Chile

5

It was my first voluntary work and it was better than I expected. Dianne and her dogs were the guest house. She took me in a hike first week with an the guest house breakfast and she show me the city which I appreciate it too much. She was clear about what I need to do and we could communicate well. Theres so much to do and you have to be flexible because always is something going on. I didn bother that much because in exchange I had food, pets, a super cool van and a beautiful city to explore. My best part was working in the vans and get to know the island. Honestly, if a could I would have stay longer

3 months ago


Dianne replied

You are the best and I so hope life is going well for you back home. You are missed and hopefully you will come back one day and bring your Mom!

Thailand

5

My first volunteer experience here truly opened up my world! Dianne's a hardworking and energetic person, she's kind to me throughout my stay. The work wasn't too hard but it's a little bit tricky for me to plan ahead since I also worked remotely, and some days the flexible schedule drained my energy, but overall it was fine. I met many different kinds of people, and learned how to adapt and handle different situations. I loved staying in a van, surrounded by cute pups, cats, and beautiful nature. I would definitely come back with my driver's licence and explore the island with the van!

5 months ago

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