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Content Creator & Social Media Guru for a New Tirana Hostel! ✍️
The experience
Are you a storyteller with a passion for travel and social media? Alina Hostel, a new social and homey hub in Tirana, is looking for you! This isn't about cleaning bathrooms; it's about building a brand.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.
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.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian
Under 60 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
European Union Passport
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
As our digital volunteer, you'll be the creative force shaping our online personality. You'll craft captivating content, grow our social communities, and optimize our listings to attract travelers from around the globe. This is a unique chance to gain real-world portfolio experience, see the direct impact of your work, and live in the heart of Tirana. Help us tell the story of our "Social, Relaxed, Homey" hostel to the world!
What you offer
20 hours of help per week (Flexible schedule)
Social Media Marketing: Create & schedule posts, stories, and reels for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Content Writing: Write engaging blog posts, guest newsletters, and compelling descriptions for our website and listings.
Photography: Take high-quality photos of the hostel, our rooms, and the local area.
Listing Optimization: Help us improve and update our profiles on Booking.com, Airbnb, Hostelworld, etc.
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: A comfortable bed in one of our dorms with memory foam mattresses, privacy curtains, and a personal locker.
Lunch & Breakfast: Free breakfast and lunch are provided every day.
Free Laundry: Keep your travel clothes fresh.
Use our equipped kitchen: Make your own meals whenever you like.
Fast Internet Access: Reliable, high-speed wifi for all your creative work.
Prime Location: Live just a 7-10 minute walk from Skanderbeg Square.
Portfolio Building: Gain measurable results and content for your professional portfolio.
Requirements
Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
Skills in photography, writing, or content creation
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation, and Visa.
Activities & Shift
🌟 Your Creative Mission at Alina Hostel 🌟
We're a new hostel with a story to tell, and we need your help to tell it! Your primary focus will be on making Alina Hostel famous online.
🛠️ What You'll Do
Content Creation: Develop a content calendar. Write blog posts about life in Tirana, create engaging captions, and design visual stories that showcase our unique vibe.
Social Media Growth: Manage our social accounts, interact with followers, and use creative strategies to grow our audience and engagement.
Photo & Video Shoots: Capture the essence of our hostel—from the cozy common areas to the comfortable dorms and the social atmosphere.
Listing Optimization: Audit our current listings on platforms like Booking.com and suggest/write improvements to increase our visibility and bookings.
🕐 Your Schedule
Volunteers help for 20 hours per week, with 2 days off.
We offer a flexible schedule—we care about results, not clock-watching. You can often choose your own working hours to fit your creative flow and travel plans.
Rules
Rules for a Happy Hostel
Be a Creative Self-Starter: We give you the freedom and trust to be creative. We expect you to manage your time and deliver on your projects.
Communication is Key: Share your ideas, plans, and any challenges you face. We're here to support you!
Respect the Space: While your work is digital, we ask that you be mindful of our shared living spaces and respect your fellow travelers.
Zero Tolerance: We have a strict no-discrimination and no-harassment policy.
Sound like the perfect creative retreat? Message us with a link to your portfolio or examples of your work! We can't wait to collaborate.
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 :)