Experience Oaxaca: Join our hostel!
The experience
A hostel in downtown Oaxaca is looking for volunteers for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Support at reception, reservations, guest services, and keeping common areas tidy. We promote responsible tourism, local consumption, and a multicultural community. We are seeking responsible and proactive people to help create a warm experience. Breakfast supplies, hot water, and good Wi-Fi included.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Tour Guide:
Organize and lead tours around the city.
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.
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.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We have different activities at the hostel, from reception, guest service in common areas, terrace setup, maintenance, help with social media, and more. We need an organized, proactive, clean person who is not afraid to interact with others and who wants to learn and mingle with others.
Activities & Shift
Check today's departures
Check that the water boilers/heaters are on.
Check the potable water of the water jugs
Prepare coffee, clean the tables, refill coffee bar supplies (cups, sugar, instant coffee, tea, napkins, etc.)
Clear the kitchen (clean the counter, arrange dishes, wash if anything remained dirty)
Arrange the dining room
Take the trash out to the garage.
Check in the system the rooms that are leaving today.
Do the checkout.
Do the store inventory.
Check pending day departures and confirm that the guests have left the rooms.
Sweep and mop the kitchen, dining room, reception, garage and sidewalk.
Dust the reception and dining room.
Rules
Alcohol or other substances are not allowed during your shift
Treat all staff and guests with respect
Take care of the place's furniture
After 11 pm no noise is allowed to ensure everyone's rest
Conserve water
Keep the staff room tidy