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⛰️ Help at a Mountain Hostel & Join a Language Exchange🌿

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The experience

We run a small and cozy hostel in Jyrgalan, a quiet mountain village in Kyrgyzstan 🏔️
We’re looking for volunteers to help with cleaning and simple daily tasks, and also to practice English with our daughter, who is part of our team.

In exchange, we provide accommodation and meals, as well as the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful rhythm of local life, explore beautiful nature, and experience Kyrgyz culture 🌿

What you offer

25 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.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Between 20 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This is a great place for people who enjoy cultural exchange, calm surroundings, and being close to the mountains 🌿💬

Activities & Shift

You’ll help around 25 hours per week, with 2 days off to rest or explore the area.

Tasks include:

Cleaning and helping with simple hostel duties
Practicing English through conversations with our daughter (informal and friendly)

Shifts are flexible depending on the day’s needs. We keep the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming 🧹🗣️