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24h
- Hours per week
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- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Administration
- Help with booking systems and payments.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
1
- 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.
- Discounts on Restaurants
- Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
- Stay up to
- 8 weeks
The Experience
We are looking for flexible and motivated people willing to give the best of themself. We try to do it better each year. You must be willing to help for cleaning, for reception and some administrative part. We ask a long stay as the time we give to volunter is alway an exchange. We keep a family way to work where the main thing is alway to have a good and friendly atmosphere we can share to clients.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate Italian or Fluent English
- Between 25 and 64 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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How this experience will transform you
- 43 Meeting international travelers
- 32 Immersing in the local culture
- 31 Meeting locals
- 29 Practicing English
- 19 Practicing Spanish
- 14 Get in touch with nature
Sahil
India
Been there second time. I just love the place. super nice host , super nice work culture. Will come back again.
about 15 hours ago
Derick
Brazil
I got why it's called " Homstel ", it's really a home away from home! Not just for volunteers but guests feel very comfortable and at home. It's really nice to meet people from all over the world, most of them backpackers. The hosts Francesco and Pervina are the nicest people. The hostel is small and cozy and the terrace is just WONDERFUL! Best view and relaxing place. The work is very easy and the hours are well respected, and flexible in case you need. The city is just breathtaking! My stay was until the beginning of summer season, so it was just right in my opinion. Highly recommend ❤️
19 days ago
Juan
United States
Francesco and Pervina were the nicest people, this was my first experience with worldpackers and I couldn't have asked for a better hostel. They really care about the volunteers and do everything to ensure you have a wonderful time in Taormina. The task are not difficult and the schedule is flexible, I cannot say enough about how helpful everyone was during my experience from Ítalo, Grazia to Fabricio. The other volunteers were very kind and respectful, I def put this hostel on my top 10. Surely I hope to return someday.
about 2 months ago
Fernanda
Mexico
I has an amazing experience in the hostel, I loved work with Italo, Grazia. All the staff is very nice. The Hostel has a great location, everything is near: Taormina is a beautiful place to live. Also is so easy to arrive, if your flight arrives in Catania, outside the airport you'll find a bus to Taormina. I highly recommend this volunteer. The tasks are very easy and help to improve your abilities in customers services, and improve your Italian if you are looking that. Thank you so much to Francesco as well.
4 months ago
nicolas
Argentina
Incredible experience in the hostel. It is a really magical place, every sunrise is a magical moment not to get lost from the balcony of the hostel. I met incredible people and lived unforgettable moments! I think would be better more information and explication of the staff activities during the first days of arrival, to avoid future confusions.You gonna have 1 day off but if you ask and talk in advance they will make the schedule to help you and have a second day off. Thanks you for accepting me and letting me live this experience.Also thanks to Egle, for your advices and help always!
4 months ago
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