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City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
๐ฅ๐ธ Social Media & Guest Experience Creator ๐๐บ๏ธ
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Content Writer
- Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
- Photography
- Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
- Video Making
- Create, edit and publish digital videos.
- Social Media
- Maintain and update social media channels.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space 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 Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Jul
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Sep
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Nov
Dec
- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Hello! Weโre Ros and Remy, the new owners of the Green Elephant Backpackers in Observatory, Cape Town. Weโve recently taken over this much-loved backpackers and are working hard to revive its spirit and sense of community after a tough few years post-Covid. We're looking for a creative, sociable and independent volunteer to help us capture and share our story while building a positive vibe among our guests.
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English
- Between 20 and 40 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Be from outside South Africa
- European Union Passport
- United States visa or citizenship
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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3 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Backpackers
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 3 Meeting international travelers
- 3 Meeting locals
- 2 Immersing in the local culture
- 1 Developing social awareness
- 1 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 2 10. Reduced inequalities
- 1 5. Gender equality
Dario
Venezuela
It was a really nice experience volunteering at the host with Roslynne and Rรฉmy. They have been doing an important job putting this hostel back on track. They have also built an amazing team, with great people, Jerome, Leon, Tazz, Johnatan, Lucy, and the rest of them. They not only taught me about painting and fixing, but about local culture and personal experience which I enjoyed I highly recommend this place, it is well located, cozy and full of welcoming people
about 2 months ago
Piper
Australia
I volunteered here for 2 weeks and LOVED IT. all the staff here were AMAZING and so fun and i became such good friends with them. Thursdays we had a big lunch get together and everyone got a huge free lunch. The beds were always so clean and fresh and so comfortable. Security wise they have a security company in the corner of the street and if you ever feel unsafe, you can call them up and free of charge they will have someone escort you !! Recommended!! Made a second family here.
2 months ago
Jessica
United States
Connecting with staff at the hostโlearning to cook traditional dishes, practicing Xhosa, and engaging with local and international guestsโwas the highlight of my stay! Though each region varies from cultural beliefs to laws, I felt uncomfortable and dismissed with the hosts' behavior in the experience of a male guest being inappropriate and disregarded by such attitudes of hosts in other incidents. I recommend that the hosts receive better training in inclusivity, improve clarity in communication, and set clear expectations for volunteers to ensure a safe, respectful environment.
2 months ago
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