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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.
What you get
2
- 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.
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Availability
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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, and enjoy free use of bikes, barista coffee, and tea. 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!
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Over 20 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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110 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 78 Meeting international travelers
- 67 Immersing in the local culture
- 63 Meeting locals
- 56 Practicing English
- 23 Developing social awareness
- 10 Get in touch with nature
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 14 5. Gender equality
- 10 3. Good health and well-being
- 5 4. Quality education
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!
about 1 month 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!
about 2 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.
about 2 months ago
carmen
Italy
I would definitely recommend the hostel to people who want to discover and have fun while staying in a calm and comfortable place. The hostel environment is very welcoming, the staff was genuinely kind and made me feel at ease since the very first days I was there. What I loved the most about the experience are the amazing friendships I built with the other volunteers, we had meals together and often went together to explore other cities, many of which are very near Haarlem. As my first worldpacking experience I couldn't wish for any better than this one!
2 months ago
Martina
Czech Republic
I spent 2 months at the hostel and I couldn't be happier with my choice! The whole team is very helpful and kind and everyone made me feel like a part of a family. The interior of the hostel is very cozy and has a "home" atmosphere. The work hours and tasks were reasonable and easy to do and we always had days off during the week which was perfect to explore other places in the Netherlands. The food budget was sometimes a bit strict and we had to plan our meals but overall it was always enough and was a big plus. I highly recommend this place to meet new people and live a great experience!! ❤️
3 months ago
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Hosted by Saskia
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