Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

5.0
(11 reviews)11

Morning Shift: Breakfast, Activities, Service

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
10 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Teaching Sports
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Start the day by leading a relaxing 7:30 a.m. help with breakfast service while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. After breakfast, organize and host the 10:00 a.m. morning activity—such as a river walk, fruit tasting, coffee experience, games, or other group activities. Encourage guest participation, assist with check-out, and help make every guest's last morning enjoyable and memorable.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Meeting international travelers
  • 9 Meeting locals
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Practicing Spanish
  • 6 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 15. Life on land
Khyndal

United States

5

This was my first volunteer opportunity ever, from the very first day I felt like I was immersed in a new world. The dopest the hostel staff and the most delicious food. The views and vibes inside the hostel were so amazing that it took me a while to want to leave and explore. the hostel keeps going and karaoke does too, Nena keeps you laughing and Kevin the bartender is like a brother. Chef Nelson takes care of you and Colombian Elvis serenades you. The owners are always there and they treat you like family as well. the hostel is home, I'll never be too far away. the hostel es Magia🪄✨.

10 days ago

Danny

United Kingdom

5

Can't recommend this hostel enough. First time for my girlfriend and I volunteering in a hostel and it was great. The work is chilled and fun and you get to interact with the guests in a fun way.
Above all though the staff had the best vibe, especially the bar, kitchen and restaurant staff however the reception and cleaners were all great too I just didn’t spend as much time with them. Was a great opportunity to improve Spanish and everyone was so patient as well.
Would recommend 100%

3 months ago


Nena replied

Thank you so much, Danny! It was a pleasure having you both with us. We’re really happy you enjoyed the experience, the team and the atmosphere. It was also great having your positive energy around and seeing you connect with the guests. We hope to welcome you back someday! You’ll always be very welcome at Costeño River. 🙌✨

harriet

United Kingdom

5

Had an amazing volunteer experience at Costeño River, Nena and the team are wonderful people and make everything super fun! The work is usually in the bar and restaurant helping with orders and putting on activities for the guests, it's fun work if you are a people person and like to meet people from around the world!! Absolutely recommend !

3 months ago

Deiwy Julian

Colombia

5

I was a new experience because your in the middle of the jungle, the volunteer team and the host Nena they are awesome, it was such as good energy coming from their, the owners Andrea and Santiago, so communicative and very friendly people with a good energy and leadership, the places is big enough for stay cozy in the pool or in each corner, they have hot and cold water which is great and the don’t have AC in our volunteers room but we have it a fan, in this occasion I experiments a good time but is like a minimum details make the experience not good at all, but I communicated everything. ✨

4 months ago

Carol

Brazil

5

It had already been a month, and it was one of the best volunteer experiences I’ve ever had; unfortunately due to health reasons I had to leave before the scheduled date, but I recommend it to everyone!

29 days ago

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