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✨ Volunteer at an Archaeology-Themed Hostel & Café in Istanbul

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The experience

Hey traveler! 🌍 Ready to experience like a local while meeting people from all around the world?

Join our archaeology-inspired hostel & café — a place full of energy, creativity, and good vibes. Volunteers mostly help in our cozy coffee shop, serving drinks, chatting with guests, and keeping the atmosphere fun and friendly.

It’s not just volunteering — it’s living the Istanbul lifestyle and becoming part of a family of travelers🤗

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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

What you get

2 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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides 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.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Fast Internet Access: High-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

As part of our team, you’ll help create great experiences for our guests while learning hands-on café and hospitality skills. ☕

Your main role will be in the coffee shop, where you’ll serve drinks, welcome travelers, and help maintain a warm, social atmosphere. Occasionally, you might assist with light cleaning or at the reception when needed.

In exchange, we offer:
🏠 Free accommodation in our hostel
🍽️ Free meals
🎟️ Access to all hostel events — totally free
🍹 Free drink at every event venue
🌆 Plenty of free time to explore Istanbul

You’ll also get to join our awesome weekly events — pasta nights, pub crawls, live music, movie nights, and even belly dance shows 💃

We often collaborate with other hostels, so you’ll quickly make friends and feel part of a fun international community.

Activities & Shift

Main Tasks:

Serve drinks and chat with guests in the café ☕
Support with reception or light cleaning when needed
Help organize and join hostel events 🎉

Schedule:
🕒 30 hours per week → ~6 hours/day, 5 days a week
🌴 2 days off to explore Istanbul

Weekly Events:

Mon: Free Breakfast 🍳
Tue: Live Music / Jam Session 🎶
Wed: Pub Crawl 🍻
Thu: Movie Night 🎬
Fri: Free Pasta Dinner + Pub Crawl 🍝
Sat: Free Breakfast 🥐
Sun: Hostel Meet-up + Belly Dance Show 💃

(Events are always free for volunteers — plus one free drink per venue!)

Rules

We keep things simple: do your job, have fun, and bring good vibes 🌈
We’re a chill, creative team that values respect, communication, and teamwork.