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Chill low-season hostel sitter in Arctic Lofoten

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The experience

End-of-season vibes in the Arctic!

We’re looking for people to join us at our cozy hostel in Lofoten. It’s the low-season, so things are super relaxed - in October there are a few other volunteers and very few hours of work, and in November there will be almost no guests. I won’t be on site then, so it’s more like hostel sitting than a full-on volunteering experience. Expect about 1–2 hours of help per day.

What you offer

10 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This is not a typical volunteering position – it’s more like hostel sitting.
The busy season is over: we usually host up to 60 guests a day in summer, but now we have only 3–5 guests per day. Your help is needed mainly to keep the place running smoothly and welcoming, but the atmosphere is completely different – quiet, slow, and peaceful.

We’re looking for independent, responsible people who are comfortable spending time on their own. Polar night is approaching, the weather can bring strong Arctic storms, and there might be very little social interaction. If you love nature, solitude, and cozy winter vibes under the northern lights, this is the perfect place for you.

What you’ll do (about 1–2 hours per day):

🧹 Light housekeeping – keeping common spaces tidy and cozy.

🪵 Occasional small tasks – like painting or minor maintenance.

🤝 Greeting guests and answering basic questions when they arrive.

That’s it! The rest of the time is yours – go chase the aurora, enjoy the wild winter nature, relax in our sauna or jacuzzi, or simply soak in the magic of Arctic silence. ❄️