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THE ONE HOSTEL Cat Ba is a space where you can fully immerse yourself in the experience— crafted for travelers seeking freedom, moments lived to the fullest, and genuine connections. Here we share moments, and everyday stories to help people rediscover themselves.
Volunteers are an integral part of The One’s journey, helping us build a rustic, open, and welcoming environment.
Here everyone is free to be their true selves.
5 hours of help per day
Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.
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.
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.
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
Yoga classes: Take free yoga 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
Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
1. Accommodation
Shared volunteer dorm equipped with comfortable bunk beds, air conditioning (AC), personal reading lights, electrical outlets, and secure lockers for your belongings.
Quiet hours: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (to ensure everyone gets quality rest after long days of island adventures and lively shifts).
We ask everyone to keep the dorm clean, tidy, and respectful, maintaining a comfortable and welcoming home for the whole crew.
2. Meals & Drinks
2 meals & Drinks per day: Wholesome, home-style Vietnamese family meals cooked fresh and shared with our team.
Discounted 15% drinks at our Rooftop Bar and Ground Floor Café (depending on shift and season).
Crew discounts 15% on food and beverage menus across The One Hostel.
Meals are our shared moments — time to slow down, eat together, trade stories, and connect as family.
3. Spaces You Can Use & Enjoy
As a volunteer, you are an essential part of our house and welcome to enjoy all common spaces:
Rooftop Bar & Sunset Lounge: The ultimate spot to catch Cát Bà’s golden sunsets, listen to music, have a drink, and socialize with travelers.
Ground floor café & communal dining lounge: A cozy gathering area for games, hanging out, or enjoying a good cup of coffee or tea.
Co-working & chill corners: Reliable Wi-Fi spaces to read, work remotely, sketch, or just unwind.
Rooftop wellness & stretch corner: Open space for yoga, workouts, or quiet morning moments.
4. Volunteer Perks & Experiences
Island perks: Discounted access to Lan Ha Bay boat cruises, kayaking, trekking in Cát Bà National Park, and exploring hidden beaches.
Scooter & laundry perks: Complimentary or discounted motorbike rentals and free hostel laundry during your stay.
Hostel events & nightlife: Join and help host Rooftop BBQ nights, Sunset Chill sessions, acoustic
Working Hours:
~5 hours per day – 5 days per week
~Please request a day off at least 24 hours in advance
~Be on time and responsible for your assigned shifts
~We value balance — work with presence, rest with intention.
~General Guidelines
~Follow your assigned role and complete the daily task checklist
~Support daily activities based on your role and the needs of the camp
~Maintain respectful behavior toward guests, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding nature
~Keep all shared spaces clean, calm, and harmonious
~Quiet hours: respect rest time for others
~No outside guests allowed in volunteer accommodation
~Use electricity and water mindfully (lights, fans, AC)
~Respect local culture, personal space, and the The One community
~Communicate openly and collaborate with the team
~Represent The One with kindness, openness, and responsibility
~At The One, rules exist to protect the experience — for our guests, for the community, and for each other.
~We ask volunteers to show up with:
Awareness
Care for the space and people
Willingness to help beyond the checklist when needed
Together, we create a place where people feel safe, free, and welcome
