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The experience

🎸 Volunteer Musician Needed – Bring Music to Cát Bà Island! 🇻🇳

🎶 About the Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate, easygoing musician or street performer to add some soul to our beautiful island community! Whether you're a guitarist, singer, percussionist, or play a unique instrument.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.

What you get

1 day 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.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

🎶 Your Role:

Perform live guitar sets in the evenings (acoustic or amplified)

Engage with guests and create a warm, welcoming vibe

Be open to spontaneous jam sessions or collaborations with other musicians

If you're not performing that evening, assist our team behind the bar with basic service tasks (drinks, tidying, or chatting with guests)


✅ What We’re Looking For:

Confident guitar player (vocals are a bonus, but not required)

Friendly, social, and comfortable performing in front of people

Able to adapt your style to suit the crowd and environment

Willingness to help out when not performing

Activities & Shift

ll volunteers are expected to contribute 5 hours per day to help keep the good vibes flowing and the hostel running smoothly!

🌟 Daily Shift Breakdown:

🎸 Performance (Musicians Only)

Perform for 2 to 3 hours in the evening (usually between 7pm and 10pm)

Acoustic sets, jam sessions, or chill background music

Create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for guests


🍹 Bar Support (When Not Performing)

The remaining 2 to 3 hours of your shift will be spent helping behind the bar

This includes:

Taking drink orders

Keeping the bar area tidy

Chatting with guests & creating a lively vibe

Helping with stock, cleanup, or light setup if needed



📅 Notes:

Your exact shift times may rotate depending on the day and event schedule

If you're not performing on a specific day, you’ll do a full 5-hour shift in another area (usually the bar)

We aim to keep things fun and flexible while still making sure everyone pitches in

Rules

🎤 Street Performance Guidelines & Rules

1. Respect the Space & Time

Perform only in designated areas (e.g., courtyard, street corner, bar patio).

Keep set lengths reasonable (typically 45–60 minutes).


2. Volume Control

Keep music at an appropriate level for the space—loud enough to be heard, but not disruptive.

Use acoustic instruments or battery-powered amps (if allowed).


3. Be Mindful of the Audience

Perform family-friendly content unless otherwise agreed.

Interact with the crowd respectfully—no pressuring for tips or attention.


4. Clean Up After Yourself

Take all gear, trash, and belongings when done.

If using the space for setup (e.g., bar area), return everything as you found it.


5. No Aggressive Soliciting

Tips are appreciated but never expected—let guests give freely.

Do not block foot traffic or cause a nuisance to surrounding businesses or guests.


6. Respect Other Performers


Collaborate or jam only if invited.


7. Safety First

Make sure cables, gear, and props are safely set up.

No open flames, dangerous stunts, or anything that could harm others or property.


8. If You're Not Performing…

Help out behind the bar or with other duties at the hostel you are volenteering at (if you're part of a volunteer program).


10. Represent the Space

As a performer, you're also representing the hostel or venue. Be professional, kind, and fun