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Night Reception & Social Media Volunteer

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The experience

Join our team at Hostelle, a women-only hostel in Amsterdam!
We’re looking for a friendly and reliable person to help with night reception duties (9 p.m.–1 a.m.), welcoming guests, and keeping the hostel tidy. You’ll also support our social media by creating content and sharing ideas to show the fun side of hostel life.

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

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.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 25 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Hostelle is a women-only hostel in Amsterdam focused on creating a safe, creative, and welcoming space for travelers. Our volunteer program allows you to be part of our small international team, helping with night reception duties, light tasks, and social media content creation. In exchange, you’ll get accommodation, access to hostel events, and the opportunity to gain real hospitality experience in a friendly, community-focused environment.

Activities & Shift

You’ll work around 24 hours per week, with 3 to 4 night shifts from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Your tasks include:

- Welcoming and checking in late guests

- Keeping the reception and common areas tidy

- Helping with light cleaning or organizing tasks

- Creating or capturing content for our social media (Instagram/TikTok)

- Supporting the team with occasional hostel activities or events

You’ll have 2 days off per week, and shifts are planned in advance for flexibility.

Rules

- Be reliable, present, and proactive — we value a “can-do” attitude

- Arrive on time and stay responsible during your shift

- Respect quiet hours and maintain a calm, friendly atmosphere at night

- Keep shared spaces clean and tidy

- No alcohol or partying during shifts

- Minimum stay: 1.5 months (6 weeks)

- Maximum stay: 3 months (12 weeks)