Spend your days off at the beach!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host: This host has received 8 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 51 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 30 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

15h

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.

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

You will be helping out with the daily running of our hostel. Jobs will range from cleaning kitchen/bathrooms & helping with laundry to sometimes cooking, gardening & running social events. Also, a big part of your job is to be social with other guests, to make them feel comfortable and welcome.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Australia

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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91 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

51 Meeting international travelers
30 Practicing English
19 Meeting locals
16 Immersing in the local culture
11 Developing social awareness
7 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

15 5. Gender equality
11 3. Good health and well-being
5 12. Responsible consumption and production

Betty

United Kingdom

Had an amazing time at the Cooly the hostel! The team made me feel super welcome from my first day, I learnt new skills and met some incredible people along the way. The managers were really accommodating when I started working other jobs and was overall a lovely environment to stay. Would deffo recommend :)

12 days ago

Cooly replied

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback! So glad you enjoyed your experience with us. We will miss you :)

MJ

United States

I had so much fun while being here! Tons of cool people to connect with, and a pretty chill environment! I Never ran out of things to do. The weekly family diners and events to attend really bring the community together. Thank you guys for an awesome opportunity!

13 days ago

Cooly replied

Thanks so much for the awesome review, MJ, it was truly awesome to have you both :)

Jaida

United States

The costal area of Coolangatta is a spectacular spot for exploration. We have the convenience of the airport behind, & the luxury of the beaches in front! Ebonie is a phenomenal host! Carries a warm & welcoming energy, knowledgeable about the area, generous with her time & attentive to your needs. The work itself is doable. Housekeeping, bathroom cleaning, hosting activities, cooking dinner. The living space is fair. A shared bunk room with other volunteers, couples are accommodated, though with little privacy. Overall I'd 100% recommend this Hostel dream to all & every backpacker or local!

17 days ago

Cooly replied

Thanks so much for your beautiful feedback, we will miss you guys! <3

natalie

Germany

The hostel was the best experience! The people at the hostel were so nice and I've met a lot of cool people and made a lot of new friends. Erin and Ebonie were so welcoming and helpful, especially, if you had any questions:) The work is also easy, well organized and you get to learn a lot of new stuff! Cooly is such a cool place in Gold Coast with a lot of things to do. Would highly recommend and thank you for having me!

7 months ago

Mara Vivien

Germany

I had the most amazing time at the hostel and met incredible people there! The work is relatively easy and the hosts are very lovely people! Would 100% stay here again. Thank you so much for hosting me

8 months ago

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