Hostel Activities & Events Volunteer, assisting reception
The experience
Join the Raindance team on the beautiful island of Ometepe! As a Hostel Activities & Events Volunteer, you’ll help create an unforgettable experience for travelers from around the world. Your role includes organizing and hosting daily activities, assisting with our legendary events, supporting bar and hostel operations during shifts, and helping build a fun, welcoming community. If you’re outgoing, reliable, enjoy meeting new people
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Party Promoter:
Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
What you get
3 days off per week
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
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 Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Under 36 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
ask a minimum of 3 weeks
We ask for 18 hours per week, and in exchange you get the full island experience. 8 hours being on wet Wednesday during the party.
3 days off a week
We ask that 2 saturdays a month you join for teaching English to the local children
What’s included:
Shared staff house with kitchen and laundry machine
1 free meal per shift
Ability to buy staff meal anytime for 50 cordoba
Free punch any time it is made
Free ginger ninja(fermented ginger beer) house special
A few discounts we have
90 cordoba liters of beer
100 cordoba pepperoni pizza
8 exclusive volunteer meals.
Discounts on food, drinks, and apparel
Overall it’s a super social environment good energy, good people, and a lot going on. If that sounds like your vibe, you’ll fit right in.
Activities & Shift
Reception & Guest Experience Volunteer
We’re looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers to help create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests at Raindance Hostel on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua!
Your responsibilities include:
* Reception: Welcoming guests, helping with check-ins, and showing guests to their rooms.
* Guest assistance: Answering basic questions and helping travelers feel at home.
* Activities: Helping organize and coordinate hostel activities and social events.
* Food running: Delivering food from the kitchen to guests’ tables.
* Table clearing: Keeping the dining area clean, organized, and ready for the next guests.
Important to know: This is not a bartending or bar-service position. You will not be responsible for making cocktails, taking drink orders, or managing the bar. Your role focuses on reception, guest experience, activities, and basic restaurant support.
We’re looking for someone who is social, responsible, organized, and enjoys meeting travelers from around the world. If you love hostel life and helping create a fun, welcoming community, we’d love to have you on the team!