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Join Our Mountain Hut Team in the Karavanke Alps Slovenia

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The experience

Join us as a volunteer at a mountain hut on Zelenica, in the Karavanke Mountains Slovenia.
We are looking for positive and reliable people to help with daily life in the hut. Tasks include helping in the kitchen, serving guests, and maintaining the hut and its surroundings.
No experience is needed—just motivation, a good attitude, and willingness to work in a team.
We offer accommodation, food and drinks, and around 6 hours of work per day.


What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.


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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German

Between 18 and 55 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

We are looking for motivated volunteers to join us at a mountain hut on Zelenica in the Karavanke Mountains.
You will help with kitchen work, serving guests, and maintaining the hut and its surroundings. The work is varied and takes place in a dynamic mountain environment.
We expect reliability, a positive attitude, and willingness to work in a team. No experience is required.
In return, we offer accommodation, food and drinks, and around 6 hours of work per day.


Activities & Shift

Each day at the mountain hut is varied and dynamic, depending on the weather and the number of guests.

Your tasks will include:
helping in the kitchen (preparing simple meals, washing dishes)
assisting with serving guests
cleaning and maintaining indoor common areas
taking care of the surroundings of the hut

Working hours:
Volunteer work is approximately 6 hours per day. The schedule is flexible and depends on the needs of the hut and guest flow. Tasks may be divided into several shorter shifts throughout the day.

The rest of the day is free for rest, socializing, exploring the mountains, and enjoying nature.


Rules

We aim to create a positive, friendly, and respectful atmosphere for both guests and volunteers, where everyone feels comfortable and works together as a team.

Excessive alcohol consumption or disruptive behaviour is not allowed during work or in the hut.