Volunteer at a friendly Hostel in San Diego!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with international travelers: 75 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 70 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

24h

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

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 100

One time

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Description

$100 deposit. This will be given back to you when you leave if everything goes well. (You show up on time to shifts, give appropriate leave notice, perform the expected duties and work assigned, do not damage hostel, staff or guest property, etc)

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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.

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

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

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Hello! We are looking for friendly and fun volunteers for housekeeping and reception shifts. If you're an international traveler temporarily in San Diego for 1-3 months and have a plan to continue your onward overseas travel, we would be very happy to meet you. If you are just staying for a month you will most likely be asked to do housekeeping duties. Longer stays may be trained on reception. Come help us!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 21 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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114 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

75 Meeting international travelers
70 Practicing English
49 Meeting locals
49 Immersing in the local culture
34 Practicing Spanish
30 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

19 3. Good health and well-being
17 10. Reduced inequalities

Sonia

Cuba

My experience at the hostel'D Hostel was great! It was the best choice for my first time volunteering through the platform. The manager, Stephane, was very kind from the start. The hostel is in a perfect location, right in the heart of Downtown. I met amazing people from different cultures who became friends, and it was also a great way to practice my English. The volunteer work was easy, and the schedule gave me lots of free time to explore the city. If you're visiting San Diego, I highly recommend the hostel'D Hostel!

4 days ago

Cade

United States

I've had an amazing time at the hostel! I've met amazing people and received unforgettable memories. It's truly unlike any other place. There is an amazing culture of helping one another while having a great time. The volunteer work is very simple and everyone is super helpful with answering questions and helping accomplish anything that may be required. If you're thinking about coming to San Diego the hostel is the best home base one could ask for. I hope to get the chance to come back or at the very least stay in touch with all of the phenomenal people I've met since coming here!

9 days ago

Ange

Italy

It was a great experience. In the center (near the gaslamp district) Very simple work, you also learn a lot of things. Another interesting thing is the very nice, large and well-stocked kitchen. Bathrooms with enough privacy unlike the Gaslamp Hostal where the bathrooms are mixed and with the doors practically open above and below. So the hostel D is definitely better. I will miss this big family.

25 days ago

Mark

United States

The hostel has been a fantastic experience! I was looking for people different than where I was on the east coast and that's exactly what I found - Mexicans, Brazilians, French, Japanese... I used Spanish a lot. Stephan and co. made me feel at home with clear expectations and fun events. There was lots of darts and delicious taco Tuesdays. This was my first time in California. The weather was quite beautiful; the famous palm trees were illuminated by the bright sun during the day and the sun setting at night, faded magenta, orange, peach. Check out the sunset cliffs at Ocean Beach!

3 months ago

Taj

United States

The hostel is perfectly located in the heart & center of San Diego. I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff were very kind and helpful. The host Stephane was a great host with good vibes and was very helpful. He was very kind and I learned a few things from him, He's a cool dude. The hostel itself is creatively inspiring and cozy! Would definitely enjoy being at this hostel again!

3 months ago

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