Join our maintenance team and live the hostel experience

4.5

(639 reviews)639

---

The experience

Do you enjoy keeping spaces tidy and functional? Are you the kind of person who’s always fixing things? Then this opportunity is for you!

We’re looking for a volunteer to help with general maintenance tasks at our hostel in Cancún. The job includes:
• Basic repairs
• Maintenance of common areas
• Checking the proper functioning of lights, fans, doors, showers, etc.
• Assisting with small improvements around the hostel

---

What you offer

28 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

---

What you get

3 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

---

Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English

Between 18 and 35 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

---

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

---

Program Details

At our hostel, we’re looking for responsible, proactive volunteers with good energy who want to contribute to the team and enjoy a multicultural environment. We expect people who complete their tasks, respect common areas, and enthusiastically become part of the hostel’s daily vibe.

In return, we offer accommodation, access to common areas, group activities, and a relaxed atmosphere where you’ll meet travelers from all over the world. We value communication, commitment, and creative ideas that can enhance the hostel experience.

If you’re looking to experience Cancún like a local, make new friends, and be part of a hostel family — this is your place.

---

Activities & Shift

The volunteer schedule is organized into 4 workdays of 7 hours, with 3 days off per week. Shifts are arranged flexibly according to the hostel’s needs and the team’s preferences.

Maintenance tasks:
Assisting with basic repairs, checking the proper functioning of lights, fans, doors, showers, and furniture, performing preventive maintenance, and helping with small improvement projects around the hostel.

We adjust schedules as needed and aim to maintain a relaxed, well-organized environment with a strong sense of teamwork.