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As a Social Host, you'll create a friendly, relaxed and sociable atmosphere, helping guests connect. Organize at least 3 events per week (movie nights, quiz nights, pool tournaments, etc.), keep common areas welcoming, promote hostel services and direct guests to reception when they need help. Be outgoing, creative, responsible, respect hostel policies and commit to your shifts.
25 hours of help per week
Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
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 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.
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 or Beginner Laotian
Between 19 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Your responsibilities:
- Be friendly, approachable and communicative with guests.
- Keep the common areas lively, clean, comfortable and welcoming.
- Chat with guests, encourage interaction and help solo travellers connect with others.
- Plan and organize at least 3 social events per week, such as movie nights, quiz nights, pool tournaments, board games or casual group activities.
- Encourage guests to join activities without putting pressure on them.
- Promote hostel tours, activities and other services to guests.
- Make sure guests know they can come to reception whenever they have questions or encounter any problems.
- Check in with guests regularly and help create a positive guest experience.
- Encourage satisfied guests to leave an honest and positive review.
A good fit for this role: Someone outgoing, creative, energetic and responsible, who enjoys meeting people from different cultures and bringing travellers together.
- Evening: 5 PM - 10 PM
5 PM - 8 PM: Help with check-in, instruct guests where the room is.
8 PM - 10 PM: Prepare for and hold social events.
Respect hostel policies, especially the quiet hour and commit to your agreed working shifts.
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
