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Volunteer Nest Keepers: Housekeeping

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The experience

Join our team in Rijswijk! Assist with dusting, vacuuming, linen changes, and restocking in dorms and common areas. Greet guests, share local tips, and learn professional housekeeping skills. Commit to 4-hour shifts twice weekly, morning or afternoon. Gain insider access to back-of-house operations, build friendships.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

What you get

2 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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

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

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Love tidy spaces and meeting new people? Join our laid-back volunteer squad in Rijswijk!

What You’ll Do

Help dust, vacuum, make beds, and swap linens in our dorms and common areas

Restock towels, toiletries, coffee supplies

Say hi to guests, answer quick questions, share cool local spots

When & Where

4-hour shifts, mornings or afternoons, at least twice a week

Super flexible—perfect for students, retirees, or anyone with a little free time

Why Jump In?

Learn pro housekeeping tips

Get a peek behind the scenes (laundry room tour, anyone?)

Make friends with staff and fellow volunteers

Activities & Shift

Check-In & Briefing (10 min): Swing by the housekeeping desk, grab your name badge and a quick rundown of which rooms and areas need TLC today.

Room Rounds (2 hrs): Team up with your mentor to dust, vacuum, swap linens, restock toiletries and coffee stations in dorms and common spaces.

Coffee Break & Catch-Up (15 min): Grab a drink, swap stories with teammates, and ask any “how-do-I” questions.

Final Touches (1 hr 35 min): Tackle last-minute spot-checks—shiny mirrors, folded towels, fluff those pillows—and help fold laundry if there’s time.

Wrap-Up (10 min): Return supplies, log your hours, share any guest shout-outs, and high-five your crew before heading off!

Rules

Rules & Expectations for Volunteer Housekeeping Crew

Be Punctual
Arrive 5 minutes before your shift, badge on, ready to roll—late starts throw off the whole team.

Dress the Part
Wear your volunteer T-shirt (we’ll provide) with comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Keep hair tied back and nails short for safety and hygiene.

Stay Positive & Professional
Treat every guest and teammate with respect. Friendly hellos go a long way, but no personal calls or headphones on the job.

Follow Safety First
Use cleaning products as instructed—gloves on when needed, wet-floor signs up, and ask if you’re unsure about any task.

Protect Guest Privacy
Never go through guest belongings or share room numbers. If you find left-behind items, hand them to your mentor right away.

Communicate Clearly
Spot a maintenance issue or run out of supplies? Let your mentor or the housekeeping desk know ASAP so we keep things smooth.

Stick to Your Commitments
If you can’t make a scheduled shift, give us 24 hours’ notice so we can fill your spot.

Keep It Clean & Tidy
Return carts and equipment to their proper place, wipe down tools after use, and leave work areas as neat as you found them.

Ask Questions
No such thing as a dumb question—if you’re ever unsure, just ask your mentor. We’re here to help you learn!

Have Fun & Learn
Embrace the behind-the-scenes tour, soak up pro tips, and enjoy making our hotel shine.

Stick to these, and you’ll fit right in with The Golden Stork family!