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Social & Fun Ambassador – Connect, Party & Create Experiences

The experience

Do you love meeting new people, sharing good vibes, and making every night unforgettable? 🌎🍹in Valladolid, we’re looking for a Social & Fun Ambassador to bring energy, smiles, and connection to our travelers.

Your role is simple but powerful:

-Create a friendly, welcoming vibe for everyone.

-Help organize and join our social events (games, karaoke, DJ nights, cocktails).

-Chat with travelers, make them feel at home

-Support our bar team

What you offer

22 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

What you get

2 days off per week

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

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

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.

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

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 30 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Mexico

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

🌟 What we expect from you (our Worldpacker)

Be social and outgoing: smile, chat, and make travelers feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

Join and host activities: help us run social events like trivia, karaoke, DJ nights, and cocktail evenings—don’t worry, we’ll guide you.

Support at the bar & lounge: occasionally help with serving drinks, keeping common areas tidy, and making sure everyone is having a great time.

Share local tips: recommend cenotes, street food, and things to do in Valladolid—you’ll quickly become the “local friend” everyone remembers.

Positive energy: this role is not about hard work—it’s about creating a vibe, being approachable, and helping people connect.

🌴 What you can expect from us

Accommodation in a shared dorm (A/C, comfy beds, lockers).

Daily breakfast + staff discounts at Samaritana – Antojería & Restaurant.

Free participation in hostel activities (tours, events, themed nights).

Training & guidance so you feel confident in your role.

Plenty of free time to explore Valladolid, cenotes, Chichén Itzá, and the local culture.

A fun, family-like atmosphere where volunteers, staff, and guests share laughs, meals, and adventures.

👉 In short: We expect energy, friendliness, and creativity—and in return, you’ll get a unique cultural immersion, free time to explore Yucatán, and the chance to create unforgettable connections.

Activities & Shift

✅ Daily Activity Checklist – Social & Fun Ambassador

Before Events / Afternoon (~16:00–18:00)

Check hostel social board & update tonight’s activity (trivia, karaoke, DJ, cocktails, games, etc.).

Spread the word! Invite guests personally, encourage sign-ups, share in WhatsApp/IG if needed.

Help the team set up the common area or terrace (tables, music, lights, clean vibes).

Assist with preparing bar snacks or welcome drinks if included.

During Events / Evening (~19:00–22:00)

Host or co-host the activity with staff (explain rules, encourage participation, keep energy high).

Help at the bar: serve drinks, collect glasses, keep things tidy.

Talk to guests—make sure everyone feels included, especially solo travelers.

Take photos/videos for socials (optional but encouraged!).

After Events (~22:00–23:00)

Assist with basic clean-up (common spaces, glasses, bottles).

Thank guests, invite them to tomorrow’s plan.

Quick report to staff: how many joined, vibe, suggestions.

🕒 Shifts & Hours

Total weekly commitment: ~22 hours.

Days: 5 days a week (2 days off, flexible).

Shift length: ~4–5 hours per day.

Rotating schedule (set weekly, flexible with availability). Example:

Shift Example A (Afternoon/Evening)

16:00–21:00 → Activity prep + hosting + bar support

Shift Example B (Evening Only)

18:30–23:00 → Event hosting + bar support + clean-up

🎯 Key Notes for Volunteers

You’ll never work early mornings—shifts are afternoon/evening only.

Schedule is made weekly, adapting to hostel events and your availability.

Always guaranteed 2 days off per week to explore cenotes, ruins, and the town.

Hours are capped at ~22 per week; this is more about social vibe than hard labor.

Rules

📝 House Rules for Worldpackers at New Friends Hostel

To keep our hostel safe, fun, and respectful for everyone, we ask all volunteers to follow these simple rules:

🚭 No smoking inside the hostel.

🍺 No outside alcohol—we have our own bar with affordable drinks and special discount for volunteers (same as stores).

🚫 No unauthorized visitors inside dorms or staff areas.

💊 Zero tolerance for drugs or any illegal substances.

🤝 Respect is key—no harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind.

🕒 Be on time for your shifts and communicate if something comes up.

🛏️ Respect hostel spaces—keep common areas tidy and noise levels friendly after quiet hours.

👉 Following these rules ensures a positive, safe, and social vibe for volunteers, staff, and travelers alike. Anyone who breaks them may be asked to leave the program.