Join our San Francisco hostel community!

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The experience

Hi! Although some hostels in San Francisco are still closed, we are still open with the help of amazing volunteers! The hostel is a bit slower than usual so the vibe is quieter than it usually is. However, you'll still meet some adventurous travelers. We provide a bunk in a dorm room, free wifi, basic breakfast, basic dinner ingredients, and lots of fun in return for only 25 hours a week of help!


What you offer

25 hours of help 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.


What you get

1 day off per week

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.


Requirements

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We start everyone off with housekeeping which is 6 4-hour shifts and then depending on the needs you will move to reception. We ask for 25 hours a week which includes a short weekly meeting (and meal), cooking a family meal once a week, and then the fun stuff which is running the activities and getting to know the guests better and showing them a great time! You get a comfy bed in return and access to breakfast and dinner supplies along with free wifi and laundry facilities.


Activities & Shift

Everyone starts on housekeeping and then will move to reception as/if needed. We ask everyone to choose one activity to run which is really fun and can be something that you enjoy. We work hard, but we are also a family, we look after each other and we have fun! You get training for your tasks and we'll always answer any questions you have.


Rules

***You are not allowed to participate in our program if you are on a travel visa***