Help us restore our hostel in the heart of Santo Domingo

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Connect with international travelers: 6 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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 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.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

Help us restore our hostel in the heart of Santo Domingo! We are looking for motivated and creative travelers who want to be part of a special project in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, the oldest European city in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our hostel is a cozy, friendly space that welcomes people from all around the world. Right now, we are working on restoring and improving our place, so we can offer an even warmer and

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Requirements

Fluent Spanish or Fluent English
Between 18 and 45 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Meeting international travelers
6 Meeting locals
6 Immersing in the local culture
4 Practicing Spanish
2 Practicing English
1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 1. No poverty

Tee

United States

The hostel was nothing short of perfect for my first world packers experience. I could only wish that each experience I have after this would be the same. Not only owners Juan Carlos/ Pablo but also the guests were so kind and helpful and even the nearby locals. Life is a bit slow here so if you're looking to work really hard then this isn't the place for you. 1000% would come back here if I'm ever in Santo Domingo again. Hopefully soon.

13 days ago

Levi

Netherlands

Had a wonderful stay at the hostel. Juan Carlos and Pablo were terrific hosts, very sociable, friendly and openminded to suggestions. For me this was a very relaxing, entertaining and comfortable stay in a great place! Would 100% recommend.

about 1 month ago

Nikki

United States

Juan Carlos and Claudia have been amaaaaaazing hosts! The hostel is a beautiful place for meeting new people from all over the world but also locals. I have met so many interesting, intelligent, creative, and passionate people. The hours and breaks were beyond reasonable. Kiwi, the cat, on the other hand has not been as friendly but alas, he's living his best life. No injuries or anything, he just ignores me when I try to say hi. I love him regardless. There are plenty of bars, cafés, and restaurants nearby. There's even a concert every Sunday right across the street from the hostel. 10/10

over 1 year ago

Basilio

Mexico

El hostel fue mi primer voluntariado, conoci gente de todos lados, el anfitrión fue muy amable y te brinda una excelente experiencia. La ciudad es muy segura. La gente muy amable. Pruebe la comida local y bailen mucho. El hostal está en un lugar muy estratégico, saluden de mi parte a Mónica , Pablo, Pedro y Kate. Busque por mi sombrero que deje ahí. El voluntariado me encanto

5 days ago

Daniela

Colombia

Mi experiencia en Worldpackers fue increíble. Un intercambio cultural muy enriquecedor que me permitió aprender, compartir y conectar con personas increíbles; quiero destacar especialmente a Juan Carlos y Pablo, quienes desde el primer momento me hicieron sentir como en casa gracias a su calidez, apoyo y buena energía, haciendo que esta experiencia fuera aún más significativa y memorable.

13 days ago

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