Support my cozy boutique hostel + explore Holland!

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Connect with international travelers: 80 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 68 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Located in historic Haarlem, 20 mins from Amsterdam, Hello I’m Local is a cozy hostel with only 20 rooms! Join my team to help with housekeeping & nightwatch. You'll share a spacious room (private toilet/shower) withup to 6 international volunteers. Hang out in my café or two patios, and get a grocery stipend for group meals. My small team is here to help you call Hello I'm Local your home!

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Requirements

Beginner English
Over 20 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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112 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

80 Meeting international travelers
68 Immersing in the local culture
65 Meeting locals
57 Practicing English
23 Developing social awareness
10 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

16 5. Gender equality
12 3. Good health and well-being
7 4. Quality education

Nicole

Australia

Couldn't speak more highly of the people at the hostel and my time there! Beautiful hostel in the beautiful city of Haarlem. - the work is easy and as described - nice big volunteer room with plenty of space - budget for food each week and we all cooked meals together - super accommodating with requests for days off

9 days ago

Emely

Germany

This Hostel is absolutely beautyful and cozy. I instantly feel in love with this place. - Location: Haarlem is a nice City to stay and with a Train you be in Amsterdam in 20 minuts. - Work: You never work more Hours, the work is varied and enjoyable, and absolutely manageable for everyone. - Room: The Voulenteerroom has a Table, a Couch, a Fridge, a Toilette, a Bathroom - Wifi: works Perfect - People: everyone is so friendly, helpful and open You can expect an unforgettable time 🤗

24 days ago

Sofia

Italy

My first Worldpackers experience was fantastic! the hostel is super welcoming and the staff made me feel at home right away. The work is well-organized, and I always had enough days off to explore Haarlem and the surrounding areas. Last but not least, I will always cherish the people I met here!

2 months ago

Thomas

Italy

That was my first volunteer experience and I couldn't ask for something better, I really felt part of community. The other volunteers are people really open-minded, with a strong sense of community as well. The hostel is marvelous and I can say that even for the staff!

3 months ago

Ibrahim

Algeria

From the start the staff was very welcoming. The tasks were clear and the place is amazing to live in. I really felt like home.

3 months ago

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