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Inn Porto Belo, Brazil

Ajude na nossa pousada à beira-mar em Porto Belo/SC

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Barcelona, Spain

Come to enjoy Barcelona and give us a helping hand! ;)

20h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Cooking Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Inn Itacaré, Brazil

Preparar um café da manhã vegetariano

25h/week Cooking
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
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Holistic Center Lagos, Portugal

Juice & Broth Prep at World Renowned Juice Detox & Yoga Retreat

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 28 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Budapest, Hungary

Dynamic hostel assistant for cleaning, admin, and shared meals

25h/week Cooking Housekeeping Cleaning Administration
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

General helper to help in our kitchen & cleaning

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Hostel Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

Nos ajude a preparar o café dos hospedes e aproveite muito BC

32h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Coliving İstanbul, Turkey

Join Us as a Cooking Volunteer in Vibrant Istanbul!

24h/week Cooking
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

"Kitchen Sidekick Needed: Join Us for Breakfast and Snacks Prep!"

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Ilhabela, Brazil

Vemmmm pra Ilhabelaaaa nos ajudar na cozinha, organização e limpeza :)))

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Come to the jungle and cook delicious vegan/vegetarian meals :)

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Finca Ganadito: Help us create plant-based meals for groups

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Floor Service in Malaysia's Top 30 Bar!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Holistic Center The Hills Shire, Australia

Enjoy a charming Yoga Retreat close to Sydney, Australia

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Ayúdanos a preparar y cuidar del desayuno para nuestros huéspedes

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

Nos ajude em nosso café e recepção!

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

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