Hostel Helper & Dog Care – Walks, Playtime & Guest Experience
The experience
Help around the hostel and spend time with our three friendly dogs! Responsibilities include playing with them, keeping them entertained, taking them for walks, and introducing them to guests. Help create a welcoming atmosphere for travellers from around the world while making sure our dogs are happy, safe, and well cared for. Must be friendly, responsible, and genuinely love animals.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Pet Sitting:
Taking care of and looking after pets.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties:
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
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.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Join our hostel family on Koh Tao, Thailand! Help us create a welcoming environment for travellers while spending time with our three friendly dogs. Your role includes walking, playing with, and entertaining the dogs, introducing them to guests, and helping with general hostel tasks.
This is a great opportunity to meet people from around the world, enjoy island life, and become part of a friendly international team. We’re looking for someone responsible, sociable, proactive, and passionate about animals.
Come experience life on a tropical island while helping make our hostel feel like home!
Activities & Shift
We offer two shifts, working 5 days per week:
Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon Shift: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Each shift includes a 1-hour break.
Rules
Be friendly, respectful, and welcoming to all guests and team members.
Arrive on time and complete your assigned shifts.
Treat our three dogs with care, patience, and kindness.
Never let the dogs outside the designated areas without permission.
Keep the hostel clean and tidy throughout your shift.
Follow staff instructions and hostel procedures.
Be proactive, responsible, and willing to help when needed.
Inform management immediately about any problems, accidents, or concerns involving the dogs or guests.
Enjoy your time on Koh Tao while helping create a safe, friendly environment for everyone!