Hostel Taormina, Italy

4.5
(60 reviews)60

We need an extra help at reception in an amazing hostel in Sicily!

Connect with international travelers
47 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture
33 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
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What you get

1

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.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
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 Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Hello :) We are searching for some volunteers who would like to come and help in Sicily! Our hostel is located in beautiful Taormina/Giardini-Naxos, Sicily, 300 meters from the sea and on the foot of Mt. Etna. Some of your responsibilities include: welcoming guests on arrival, checking guests into and out of the hostel, taking payments, a bit of cleaning and of course have fun! If you think you can do a good job, send a message to us!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 20 and 35 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Be from outside Italy

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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60 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 47 Meeting international travelers
  • 33 Immersing in the local culture
  • 26 Practicing English
  • 20 Meeting locals
  • 15 Get in touch with nature
  • 9 Developing social awareness
Emilija

Latvia

5

Thank you for everything! The stay here was nice. Location is good, next to the bus stop to Taormina or Catania! Great cafes and restaurants nearby too! Really nice beach!!! The hostel overall was good, shifts were chill and everyone was nice!

3 months ago

Elle

United States

5

My time at the hostel was amazing. I met the greatest girls and the hostel and Graziella made me feel so at home. It was a perfect opportunity to live a more relaxed day to day especially when you are long term traveling. I miss them already and can't wait until I get to see them again.

5 months ago


Gianfranco replied

Thank you for your help Elle ❤️

Oliwia

United Kingdom

5

I came during March-April, it wasn't busy so I reccommend going during the summer months as it might get a bit boring otherwise. the hostel and Graziella were always lovely, kind and available. The hostel has everything you need and there's good public transport for day trips. Thank you for having me! :)

7 months ago

Kat

United Kingdom

3

The tasks and hours were totally fair and as agreed, and I had no issues with how I was treated personally. However, I ended up leaving after a week instead of staying the full month. The owner unfortunately more often than not created quite a stressful environment and at times I saw other volunteers treated unfairly, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable. Working front desk was also pretty rough with no AC in a pretty hot reception area.

about 1 month ago

jennie

United States

3

The location is quiet for plenty of beach time, while being close to taormina and catania. cool rooftop and of course cool volunteers. however, i wish i had a better experience with the hostel. in my time, i found it frustrating to talk with him due to his communication and attitude towards most of the volunteers. any attempt to have an open conversation regarding issues with our experiences or the hostel were shut down and responded to defensively and disrespectfully. a lot of the volunteers i worked with left early because of this. just a heads up: not all the volunteers stay at the hostel.

about 2 months ago

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About the host

Hosted by Gianfranco

Response Rate
This host usually answers to 90% of the messages
Response Time
This host usually writes back in 1 day
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