Volunteering at Northern Europe's Best Social Hostel!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 54 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 42 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

23h

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

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

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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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

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

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

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

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: 28 days

The Experience

We are a social hostel meaning every guest who enters our hostel is considered as a friend here. Our goal is to maintain a familiar atmosphere with guests and our staff, while keeping high standards of hospitality, cleanliness and hostel living - Something we want YOU to join! What we offer for volunteers: - free accommodation in a dorm - free breakfast - free use of our products to rent (bike, kayak) - Free Laundry - 50% off in house sales

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Requirements

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

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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63 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

54 Meeting international travelers
42 Immersing in the local culture
34 Practicing English
30 Meeting locals
15 Developing social awareness
8 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

14 8. Decent work and economic growth
10 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
5 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Alyssa

United States

I was at CS for a little over a month. I enjoyed my stay here, the staff is amazing, the layout of the hostel is very cozy, they encourage you to hangout with the guests. Working hours are respected and the work is simple/ straight forward. They are flexibale with the schedule and work with you if you want the more social shifts or not. The group of volunteers where great! With all that being said me/ a few of the volunteers had some strugles with the manager, It was nothing ever serious just very frustrating. I would still would reccomend the hostel and the city as a great place to work/be.

2 months ago

Laluka

Australia

My time at Cinamon the hostel was Honeslty so amazing. Was lucky enough to have a great group who I bonded with very quickly. I did have to cut my time short due to unforseen circumstances and Julius was super understanding and accomodating. It was my first volenteer experience so I didn't know what to expect but I will Honeslty cherish my time here forever. Something to consider though is the work can tend to be on the harder side, and I feel like it can be confronting if you don't have prior hospitality/ hostel experience. But overall worth it for the standards of the hostel itself!

2 months ago

Enrico

Italy

My stay at the hostel was fantastic! The hostel is really welcoming and social, it's a great place where you'll have the opportunity to meet a lot of great people. Work can be a little disorganized at times, but for me it didn't affect the overall experience. Thank you all for everything, I have many beautiful memories here and for sure I will be back!

3 months ago

Anamaria

Romania

I've had the most wonderful time in this hostel: the people, the events, the atmosphere and every little adventure made it into an unforgettable experience. Also, Riga is an amazing city with so many things to explore. The work was sometimes adequate and even enjoyable, at other times it could get exhausting and a little bit confusing. I feel like the organization needs a little improvement and attentiveness, in order to offer a great experience to all the volunteers. Nevertheless, I still consider the hostel a magical place, one that everyone who loves traveling should get to know.

4 months ago

Renee

United States

I had an absolutely wonderful time at the hostel! This is a cozy, comfortable, and social hostel full of the most kind and fun staff, volunteers, and guests. I felt right at home volunteering here, with fair work and working hours. I felt that I was valued and appreciated for my work by the grand majority of the staff. More than anything else, I made so many fulfilling connections and found a love for Latvian folk dancing! I'm so sad that my time at the hostel is over, I couldn't recommend volunteering here more:)

4 months ago

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