Help at Hostel/Amazing small town USA/Great Cultural Experience

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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

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.

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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

We are the first hostel in the state of Mississippi, located in Clarksdale, known worldwide as the home of the blues, the crossroads, and the birthplace of many of the greatest blues musicians who ever lived. Clarksdale is experiencing a revitalization of the arts and music. Live Blues 365 nights a year. We need help cleaning, greeting guests, and going out with them at night. Small town vibe, intimate locations, friendly experiences.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 21 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Immersing in the local culture
9 Meeting locals
4 Meeting international travelers
4 Practicing English
1 Developing social awareness
1 Creating true social impact

Francilla Rosemary

United States

I had a great time! Lucy and Robert are both fun to hangout with and very communicative as hosts. This is a very laid back work trade location. You really can't beat it for chill days and something interesting going on every night. I made friends with so many locals, and even a few I feel like will be friends for years to come. If you love blues or live music this is an incredible experience. If you play any instruments I bet it even better. The town is also super small so even if you don't have a car you could spend a while here and not have any issues getting anywhere you needed to in town.

4 months ago

Robert replied

Rose thanks for the amazing review. I am very glad you had the experience in town, not just at our place, that you describe. This is what I want for everyone and so I'm delighted you can confirm this experience! Happy to have you back anytime!

Robert

Sedona

United States

This placement is perfect for anyone wanting to experience rural America. It is such a unique experience and I loved my time there! Robert and Lucy are great hosts and the hostel is beautiful.

8 months ago

Vanessa

Austria

Lucy and Robert are just awesome! 😊 So kind, helpful, fun and always taking care of you having a good time. I had a amazing time staying in their Hostel and also be part of their family for a month! Thank you both for this time, I'll always think back and be thankful. Hopefully see you again and I wish you all the best! 🙂 Greetings from Austria 🫶🏻

8 months ago

Andrea

Norway

I really enjoyed my time at the hostel in Clarksdale. The work was simple, mainly housekeeping and cleaning, and the work hours were very fair. The work was very chill as I was the only volunteer. The owners, Robert and Lucy, are incredibly welcoming and kind, and have created such a fun and friendly atmosphere at their hostel. I would also highly recommend going during the juke joint festival, as you got to really see the town come to life then. If youre looking for a volunteering opportunity in a cozy small town in America, this is the place for you.

10 months ago

Robert replied

Andrea thank you so much for coming and giving Clarksdale a chance. We love to show people this really awesome small town in "less traveled" America. We appreciate all you did for us and I'm excited to see you soon in NOLA. Hope it all works out!

Robert

Juliette

France

Rob and Lucy are the kindest, most open, welcoming and caring and funny people in the world. I am so grateful to have spent a month with you. I had the time of my life, a huge thank you for your warm welcome at the hostel and within your family and of course for the unforgettable memories. The hostel is great, beautifully decorated and is truly a heaven of peace. Clarksdale is such a warm and welcoming town, I really felt home. I can only recommend to anyone to go to Clarksdale, the hostel and volunteer at the hostel!

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