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🌙 Night Guardian Wanted — Keep the Magic Alive While Rio Sleeps!
The experience
We’re looking for a responsible and friendly Night Shift volunteer to join our hostel in Santa Teresa, Rio! You’ll work 4 nights per week (10 PM – 7 AM) with 3 days off to enjoy the city. Your role is to keep the hostel safe, quiet, and organized, assist late check-ins, and support guests overnight. Perfect for someone reliable, calm, and proactive who wants free days to explore Rio while being part of a fun international community.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
3 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.
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.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
Over 24 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
We’re looking for a reliable, calm, and attentive volunteer to join our team as Night Shift Host at our top-rated hostel in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro. You’ll work 4 nights per week from 10 PM to 7 AM, with 3 full days off to enjoy the city.
Your main role is to keep the hostel safe, organized, and welcoming overnight. You’ll be responsible for late check-ins, assisting guests with basic needs, monitoring quiet hours, and making sure everything runs smoothly until the morning. This position is ideal for someone responsible and proactive who enjoys being part of a young, international community while having free time during the day to explore Rio.
Activities & Shift
Supervise the hostel during the night to ensure safety and order.
Welcome and assist guests arriving late or leaving early.
Provide basic support to guests (questions, requests, emergencies).
Monitor and enforce quiet hours so everyone can rest.
Keep reception and common areas clean, organized, and ready for the morning.
Report incidents, emergencies, or maintenance issues to the manager.
Shifts: 4 nights per week, 10 PM – 7 AM, with 3 days off.
Rules
Punctuality is essential — shifts start at 10 PM and end at 7 AM.
No alcohol or drugs during working hours.
Maintain a calm, professional, and approachable attitude.
Respect hostel policies and ensure guests do the same.
Handle emergencies responsibly and report them immediately.
Keep reception and common areas tidy and quiet.
Be discreet and respectful with guests’ privacy and personal data.
Host in high demand at the moment
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)