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Birdsnest hostel
Our hostel is located right in the heart of Hongdae, one of Seoul’s most exciting and creative neighborhoods — full of street art, live music, great food, and friendly people! 🎶🍜
Volunteering here means you’ll be part of a welcoming international team, meet travelers from all over the world, and experience real Korean city life. We offer a relaxed, respectful environment, flexible working hours, and the chance to make new friends every day.
If you love connecting with people, sharing stories, and discovering the best spots in Seoul, this is the perfect place for you! 🌟
We’re a small, friendly team that loves working with travelers from around the world. Our staff is local and international, so you’ll always have someone to help you settle in and feel at home. 💬🤝
Volunteers can expect to be treated with kindness, fairness, and respect. We work together as a team, support each other, and make sure everyone feels comfortable and appreciated.
We believe that volunteering should be fun, meaningful, and social — you’ll have time to explore the city, relax, and enjoy your stay while helping us create a great experience for our guests. 🏙️💛
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About the experience in: Seoul, South Korea
New Zealand
Jenny and Jeremy were such great hosts and people, firstly they have a high standard for cleanliness which i love !! They also g out of their way to help you in got a swollen eye and Jeremy found medicine for me just pure kindness and not only that they supply you with breakfast foods each week, my experience was so much more than I expected and the hostel itself has that homely feel about it which makes it social and warm, i loved my time here and was sad to leave.
15 days ago
About the experience in: Seoul, South Korea
Chile
Birdnest Hostel was my first volunteer experience and, without a doubt, I will always carry it in my heart. I made incredible friends, I greatly improved my English, I learned to live in Seoul as if it were already my home. Jenny and Jeremy were excellent hosts; I am very grateful for everything they did for me. I was sick and both of them were worried about me, they gave me medicine and were always attentive. Jenny is very kind and Jeremy always bought us coffee. Without a doubt I will always carry them in my heart, thanks for these 2 months, I have wonderful memories. I hope to be able to return in the future❤️
about 1 month ago
Jeremy replied
Thanks for lovely reply.
We all miss you so much. If there is another chance to have you as a co worker, I would be so happy. We feel like we are like family, reliable, faithful , willing to do everything for the guests n co workers. Thanks for you, ppl can get together without any boundaries. Positive attitude was one pf your good personality. Thanks again
About the experience in: Seoul, South Korea
Switzerland
I enjoyed my time here and felt very welcome. I think the most fun part was meeting so many new people and getting to hear their stories. Thank you 🫶
about 1 month ago
Jeremy replied
Luna was a warm hearted person, reliable , faithful, follow rules as much as she does. She tends to little bit shy, it was so cute
Even I didn't have much time to talk with, I can feel , she is positive, easy going, like meeting ppl. I feel sorry not to have enough time get to know in detail. As a host, I recommend her definitely. We all miss her so much. I hope she can return here once again as like old guest like do
About the experience in: Seoul, South Korea
United States
I didn't really enjoy my experience but it was as described. 4 hrs a day, 6 days a week was just too much for me. I didnt feel like I had time or energy to explore. Some days I would spend all 4 hrs cleaning. Other days I would clean 2 hrs and spend 2 hrs helping people check in. I always worked 4 hrs. I took around 40-60 pictures each shift of what I cleaned. The host was nice to me but not all my coworkers would say the same. The hostel is nice and affordable. I would rather pay to be a guest than be a volunteer.
about 2 months ago
Jeremy replied
Thanks for replying.
For working hours, we already describe all working conditions as it is.
It was like 4hours a day, 1day off for a week. We keep thus rule to everyone.
Sometimes it can be flexible when we have new volunteers arranging schedule. Even though we can offer another day off as much as we could when situation allows
About the experience in: Seoul, South Korea
Brazil
Excellent volunteering at Birdsnest Hostel!Jenny and Jeremy are wonderful and very attentive.Tasks included general cleaning, and check-ins.They are clear and easy.The 4 hour daily shifts and weekly days off are strictly respected.Breakfast is provided with options based on your preference.The hostel has a prime location in a bustling area of Seoul,a fully equipped kitchen,and free laundry for volunteers.The volunteers' room is comfortable.It is a great place to meet people from all over the world and explore Seoul.I highly recommend it! Thanks to the hosts for their warmth and kindness!
3 months ago
Jeremy replied
Thanks for replying.
It was really good spending time with him.
Reliable, responsible person. I recommend him definitely