Hostel Santa Ana, El Salvador

5.0

(38 reviews)

Lend a hand in the kitchen and bar while exploring El Salvador!

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: 31 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 30 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

We have a small snack bar at the hostel and we are looking for a volunteer to help us during the hours when our cook is on her break during the day. The tasks include preparing food, keeping the kitchen area clean and organized, and helping with basic service. We are also looking for help at the bar, serving drinks, taking orders and keeping the bar area tidy <3

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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38 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

31 Meeting international travelers
30 Meeting locals
21 Immersing in the local culture
19 Practicing Spanish
18 Practicing English
11 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 5. Gender equality
6 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 15. Life on land
3 17. Partnerships for the goals

Erica

United States

I really enjoyed my stay here! I was at the hostel in July/August during dead season and still had a great time. There were a few days where there weren't many guests but I still was able to relax and meet new people. I was able to meet so many locals too. Hanna goes grocery shopping every week so I was able to prepare basically all of my meals and snacks with food provided. I was originally scheduled for two weeks at the hostel but ended up extending for an additional two weeks. There is so much to do around Santa Ana!

3 months ago

Hanna replied

Thank you so much Erica for your words! <3 We’re really sorry that we didn’t realize the deadline for leaving your review had passed. Since you stayed with us longer than originally planned, we completely missed it! :( but we really appreciated you as a volunteer and as a person. You were friendly, responsible, positive and always willing to help!. It was a big pleasure having you with us!!
Thank you again for everything and we hope to see you again one day!

Elijah

United States

I absolutely loved my time at the hostel Bell's Hostel — it was a dream. Work expectations and schedule were clear from the start, and Hannah was amazing: communicative, flexible, and supportive. The property is beautiful and spotless, the staff are super kind, and the other volunteers were welcoming and fun. There's also lots of cool stuff to do around Santa Ana. Highly recommend!

4 months ago

Moe

United States

Spent about 2 weeks here, had a really enjoyable time. Work wasn't too strenuous and had more than enough time to explore other places and do activities

4 months ago

Leah

United States

I had so much fun here and had a great team. Mario and Hanna were great hosts. Always communicated and was there for anything we needed! It's upfront and transparent on tasks you will do. I liked also they have weights in the back garden to work out with!

5 months ago

Yaritza

Nicaragua

I had such a wonderful time here volunteering at the hostel. I felt super welcomed by all the volunteers and loved how cute and comfortable this hostel was. So many little spaces to find your peace in. The work was very manageable, I was able to explore lots of the city as well as doing day trips on my days off to the lake, waterfalls and volcano hike. Overall 10/10 I recommend if you want a relaxing stay and love to meet lots of new friendly people!

6 months ago

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Hosted by Mario

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