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🏨Reception & Housekeeping Volunteer at The Grindio Hostel


The experience

Join our friendly team at The Grindio Hostel in Iquitos, Peru, the gateway to the Amazon Rainforest. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with housekeeping and reception support. English is required, and basic Spanish is a plus. In exchange, enjoy a unique cultural experience, meet travelers from around the world, and discover the beauty of the Peruvian Amazon.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 18 and 40 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

At The Grindio Hostel the volunteers become part of our small international team, helping create a comfortable stay for guests from around the world. In exchange, we provide accommodation, a friendly atmosphere, cultural exchange, and the chance to discover the unique lifestyle of Iquitos and the Amazon rainforest.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers will assist with housekeeping and reception support. Tasks may include cleaning rooms and common areas, changing bed linens, helping guests with check-in and check-out, answering basic questions, maintaining organized spaces, and supporting daily hostel operations. Volunteers usually work around 25 hours per week, divided into flexible morning or afternoon shifts.


Rules

Good English communication skills are required.
• Basic Spanish is a plus but not mandatory.
• Be punctual, responsible, and respectful to guests and staff.
• Keep common areas clean and organized.
• Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to help.
• Minimum stay preferred: 2 weeks.
• No excessive alcohol or disruptive behavior during shifts.
“ Perfecto para viajeros interesados en la naturaleza, el yoga, la cultura local y la increíble biodiversidad de la selva amazónica”