Help in our Hostel and Restaurant and enjoy lake Atitlan

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The experience

Join a laid-back, social hostel on the shores of stunning Lake AtitlÑn! 🌊🌿
We're looking for someone with good energy who enjoys being part of a team and making every traveler feel at home! 🏑

You’ll help with guest check-ins/outs, in the restaurant and bar, and with hostel activities β€” from costume parties to pool tournaments. Perfect for energetic and friendly volunteers who love making connections, exploring nature and community life! ✨


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish

Over 20 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Help us keep the hostel experience engaging and joyful!

Your tasks include:
πŸ‘‹ Welcoming guests and doing check-ins/check-outs
🍸 Help out in our bar and restaurant
🎀 Helping with activities: trivia, open mic night, costume party etc.
🌟 Keep the place lively and sparkling with positive energy

In exchange for 5 shifts/week (25 hrs), you'll get:
🏠 Shared accommodation
πŸ₯— 3 meals daily (veg/vegan friendly)
🍹 50% off bar & restaurant
🧘 Free yoga + discounts on lake activities


Activities & Shift

πŸ•’ Morning: help with breakfast service, guests check outs
β˜€οΈ Afternoon: welcome new arrivals, give hostel tours
πŸŒ™ Evening: help serve family dinner, bartending, support events
πŸ“† 2 days off / week, shifts average 5 hours


Rules

βœ”οΈ Minimum commitment: 6 weeks (incl. trial week)
πŸŽ‰ We’re social β€” but we keep it chill
πŸ’› Friendly energy, enthusiasm, and a big smile are key!