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🏑 Volunteer as a Host at our Cozy & Social Hostel!

The experience

Looking for a warm, welcoming, and fun atmosphere? Come join our hostel family in beautiful Knysna!

We’re a cozy and tranquil hostel located in the heart of town, surrounded by nature and good vibes 🌿. If you’re friendly, proactive, and love connecting with travelers from around the world, this experience is for you πŸ’¬πŸŒ

As a volunteer, you’ll help create unforgettable moments πŸ”₯🎢

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

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

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Under 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

You’ll be an important part of our hostel team, helping out with:

πŸ›ŽοΈ Reception & Guest Experience

Welcome guests with a smile 😊
Assist with check-ins, check-outs, and basic reservations
Attend to guests’ questions and needs


🍹 Bar Support

Serve drinks behind the bar
Keep the energy positive and social


🚐 Day Trips

Help organize and assist with excursions around Knysna
Occasionally join trips (space permitting)


🎲 Entertainment & Social Atmosphere

Organize board games, music, and fire nights
Make sure guests are having a good time throughout the day and evening 🎯πŸ”₯

Activities & Shift

Your duties may include:

Giving a warm welcome to guests 😊
Assisting with reception and guest needs πŸ›ŽοΈ
Helping with or joining day trips 🚐
Tending the bar and serving drinks 🍻
Lighting the fire and creating a cozy vibe by playing music and leading games πŸ”₯πŸŽ΅β™ŸοΈ
Being a key part of keeping our hostel environment fun and friendly 🌟

Rules

🚫 No free drinks for staff – we keep it fair and professional
😊 Respectful behavior is expected at all times
🚌 Staff can join day trips for free only if there is space and they are not scheduled to help