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As a volunteer, you'll work directly alongside our local Indonesian team, joining community hangouts, collaborating on local events, and being a genuine bridge between international travelers and the real Malang. You will live like a local here. Malang is one of Indonesia's most vibrant cities, but most travelers rush past it on their way to Bali or Bromo without ever connecting with the people who actually live here. You change that.
25 hours of help per week
Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.
Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
2 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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
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.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Depending on your role, your days will include a mix of:
Tour Guide: leading pub crawls, walking tours, and local hangouts around Malang, introducing guests to the city beyond the tourist trail
Community Manager: planning and running in-hostel events, fostering connections between guests, and helping build the Casa de Vie community vibe day by day
Social Architect: creating content for our social media, capturing real moments, and helping tell the Casa de Vie story to the world.
You won't be doing admin in a back office. You'll be on the floor, with people, making things happen.
✅ ACTIVITIES & SHIFT CHECKLIST
Shift Hours: Monday – Friday, 5 hours/day
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday (yours completely)
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
COMMUNITY MANAGER/TOUR GUIDE/GUEST EXPERIENCE OFFICER
1. Plan and lead walking tours around Malang city
2. Organize and host pub crawl nights for hostel guests
3. Research and scout new local spots to include in guest recommendations
4. Brief guests before activities (meeting point, duration, what to expect)
5. Accompany guests to local markets, cafes, and hidden spots
6. Gather guest feedback after each activity
7. Coordinate activity schedules with the Front Office team
8. Document activities with photos/videos for social media
1. Arrive on time and ready for your shift
2. Hand over important updates to the next staff/volunteer before leaving
3. Keep all guest areas clean, organized, and welcoming
4. Represent Casa de Vie values, warm, honest, energetic, genuine
5. Treat all guests, staff, and fellow volunteers with respect, always, regardless of mood or circumstances
6. Discrimination of any kind (race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation) will result in immediate termination of your volunteer program
7. Minimum stay of 2 weeks must be honored; leaving early without a valid reason forfeits your benefits
