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Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 69 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 56 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Needs help immediately
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.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

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

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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.

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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Hello! My name is Alex, I am the hostel manager in Sofia, the hostel is located in the center of Sofia and close to most of the city's attractions. We need volunteers to receive guests, cleaning, bed preparation, hold joint events and so on. We provide a bed for volunteers, a kitchen, basic products, Wi-Fi, free tours, work 5 hours a day following instructions and 2 days off a week.

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Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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104 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

69 Meeting international travelers
56 Practicing English
27 Meeting locals
26 Immersing in the local culture
17 Practicing Spanish
15 Developing social awareness

chiara

Italy

I had a nice experience as this was my first one with Worldpackers. Alex and Dina were always nice and friendly and ready to help in case you need it. During your stay you have the chance to practise english and to learn how it is to work in a hostel! If you like small cities, nature and you like to work hard I think this is the opportunity for you!

7 days ago

Julia

United States

Overall had a great time the hostel! you definitely need to be prepared to work hard at the hostel, as expectations are high. it took me a couple weeks to get the hang of things but i became capable and more confident in how to work in a hostel by the end of my stay. if you are willing to do your best work during your shifts i recommend the experience, sofia is a great city to explore through worldpackers and you will meet great people in the hostel!

16 days ago

Fátima

Spain

This was my first experience with workpackers, and the truth is that it was great, I felt very comfortable and I was able to improve my English. The first week it was a bit difficult for me to adapt to the work, but with practice you relax and everything goes very smoothly, the hostel has a calm and familiar atmosphere, which was a plus for me, in short, a very good first experience !! :) 🖤🖤

27 days ago

Javier

Spain

You'll need to work hard during the shift but the experience is completely worth it. Specially if you meet other volunteers. Nina is going to be your boss and although at certain times communication may be slightly difficult you won't have much problems. And with time it is impossible not to love Nina. She even cooked us typical russian food and she made me a couple of gifts.

about 1 month ago

Gyöngyi

Hungary

My experience the hostel N1 Sofia was magical. Nina, Alex, and all their family are really friendly and helpful even with the language barrier. They are really particular about some things, but they just want to ensure that the hostel is clean and the guests have a good experience. They are really patient in the learning process, and if u don't know something they will just show u again so next time u can do it perfectly :) the working hours are respected, at first maybe the tasks can seem like a lot, but after a couple of shifts u will see how clear and easy everything is. I'm really grateful

about 2 months ago

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