Volunteering at the reception!

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Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 16 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We need a very welcoming person for working at the reception. Check-in and Check out of guests and always ready to help them with whatever they need. Responsible, proactive, and helpful.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
Between 18 and 35 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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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

25 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

16 Meeting international travelers
13 Meeting locals
11 Immersing in the local culture
10 Practicing English
8 Practicing Spanish
7 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 5. Gender equality
1 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
1 13. Climate action

Jake

United Kingdom

My experience at the hostel was amazing! The staff are very welcoming and kind, they made me feel at home with the constant positivity and kindness. My hours were very flexible allowing me to work and explore in my free time, the hostel was very clean so i felt comfortable here. I would definitely recommend this experience!

7 months ago

Jose

Colombia

The hostel it's been one of the most iconic experiences I've ever had. The hostal is beautiful, the staff members and team are very kind and lovely. I could learn more about my country and explain the culture to travelers from all around the world. If you have a hippie soul you must try to volunteer in Palomino. A paradise in the Caribbean coast in colombia. Thanks to Bryan and Hegel for this amazing opportunity!

7 months ago

Alex

United Kingdom

I had such a great time at the hostel for my first stay. Everyone was very welcoming when I arrived, and made me feel very at home. The first thing to note is how clean the hostel is, by far the nicest place I've stayed on my 4 month trip to southern America! The hours were very manageable, and the team was great fun to work with. By the end I had really improved my Spanish and learned a great bit of Colombian cooking! Thank you to Hegel, Bryan, and the rest of the team!

10 months ago

Hegel replied

Alex was an exceptional volunteer at our hotel. He consistently demonstrates a high level of responsibility in his tasks, showing initiative and a drive to constantly learn more. Additionally, his teamwork is unparalleled and he always impresses us with his dedication and professionalism. There is no doubt that Alex was a valuable asset to our hotel and we are greatly appreciative to have him on our team. We are goind to miss him so much!

Tiele

Brazil

The experience at the hostel was good. It is a clean, beautiful space, and the staff is super nice. It's a good place to practice Spanish too. If you need to work or if you're needing some rest durong your trip, I highly recommend it, because the place is calm and relaxing. I would suggest agreeing on the schedule beforehand because it wasn't really functional for the work and for the volunteers.

about 1 year ago

Zoe

United Kingdom

The team at the hostel are an absolute pleasure to work with! I worked evening shifts, normally 4/5 hours a day and the work is really easy and enjoyable because of the people you work with. Palomino is also a lovely place, nice beaches and a good spot if you're looking for a chilled relaxing experience.

about 1 year ago

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