Come to help us at Trippers Hostel in Darjeeling, India
The experience
Hello Worldpackers!!!
Housekeeping Volunteer - Trippers Backpackers Hostel
help full-time staff clean dorms/rooms (max 3 hrs/day). Rest of day free to enjoy Darjeeling!
Perks: Free cozy dorm stay + 3 meals/day.
You: Proactive, communicative, good with guests to keep order.
Trade cleaning for adventure!
What you offer
21 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
What you get
1 day 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.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties:
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
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.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Hindi
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Our Vision
We're not just a hostel—we're a vibrant community hub in the heart of Siliguri/Darjeeling vibes. We seek fun, adventurous souls always ready for anything: spontaneous jam sessions, cultural exchanges, or impromptu treks. Volunteers help bring the place alive while being responsible stewards of our shared spaces. Forget rigid host-guest or boss-volunteer dynamics—we build lifelong friendships where cultures blend, traditions are shared, and stories flow freely around bonfires or dorm chats.
Activities & Shift
Awesome Perks
Stay: Cozy bed in one of our premium dorms (comfy bunks, fans/AC, privacy curtains).
Meals: 3 delicious daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner—local & international flavors, veggie options).
Essentials: Free laundry, high-speed WiFi everywhere.
Fun Extras:Free hikes when scheduled (guided Darjeeling trails).Free access to all hostel events (bonfires, music nights, cultural shares).Completion certificate (great for resumes/travel CVs).Free tour access (local sights, tea gardens on off-days).
And more: Bike rentals, game nights, lifelong friendships!
Shifts keep it light so you can explore, connect, and make memories. Questions? Hit us up!
Rules
Rules for Harmony
respect shared spaces: Clean as you go, quiet after 11 PM.
Communicate: Chat with team/guests openly.
Safety first: Follow local rules, no solo risks.