🏡 Reception, Bar, Housekeeping & Night Shift Volunteer
The experience
Become part of our hostel team and help create a welcoming, clean, and social environment for travellers from around the world. Depending on your preferences and the hostel's needs, you'll work in reception, the bar, housekeeping, or on our dedicated night shift.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Night Shift:
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Bartending:
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
2 days 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.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Surf lessons:
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English or Fluent Portuguese
Between 21 and 40 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
Schedule
You'll volunteer 25 hours per week. Shifts are assigned as one of the following:
🍻 Reception & Bar: 19:00 – 00:00 (5-hour shifts)
🧹 Housekeeping: 08:00 – 13:00 (5-hour shifts)
🌙 Night Shift: 00:00 – 07:00, following a 3 nights on, 3 nights off rotation.
Activities & Shift
Reception & Bar
-Welcome guests and manage check-ins and check-outs
-Serve drinks and help create a fun, social atmosphere
-Answer guest questions and recommend local attractions
-Keep the reception, bar, and guest bathrooms clean and organised
Housekeeping
-Clean guest rooms, bathrooms, and common areas
-Prepare rooms for new arrivals
-Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and inviting hostel environment
Night Shift
-Welcome late-arriving guests and assist with early check-outs
-Support guests throughout the night
-Clean and organise common areas and reception
-Ensure the hostel remains safe, quiet, and well prepared for the morning team
Rules
Minimum stay: 4 weeks. We give preference to volunteers who can stay longer, as it helps create a stronger team and a better experience for everyone.
Community atmosphere: We are not a party hostel, but we love creating a friendly and social environment. We encourage our volunteers to spend time with our guests, join conversations, and help foster a welcoming community where everyone feels at home.