🏨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 increĂble biodiversidad de la selva amazĂłnica”