Hostel Mérida, Mexico

4.5
(67 reviews)67

Help us with hostel maintenance

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

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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What you get

2

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.
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.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Join our family and work with our staff! We could use a lot of help with repairs and general maintenance tasks across our spaces.

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Requirements

  • Fluent Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 20 and 45 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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67 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 47 Meeting international travelers
  • 40 Meeting locals
  • 33 Practicing English
  • 31 Immersing in the local culture
  • 17 Practicing Spanish
  • 15 Developing social awareness
Sarah

Philippines

5

My found family in Merida! 🫶 A big thank you to the wonderful team—Adrian, Sergio, Agustin, David, and Elo. And to my amazing fellow volunteers, Yori and Jordi (love you both), to Moni, Jorge, and William, also to Pepe and Vale—gracias from the bottom of my heart. 🫂 Thank you as well to the guests I had the pleasure of meeting, Maria and Angel (and also Judy and Luis). I couldn't have been luckier to be in the same place, at the same time, as all of you. I am forever grateful for this experience, and it has set the bar really high for all my future volunteer work. Till next time. ✨🇲🇽🫡

3 months ago

Daniel

United States

3

A decent experience if this is your first time volunteering, but the role description wasn't entirely accurate. I applied for reception but ended up doing cleaning tasks most of the time. The environment had a bit of a weird vibe, and it was clear there had been some friction with previous volunteers. It's an okay option, just be aware that the actual duties may vary from what you signed up for.

about 2 months ago

Jenavee

United States

5

My stay in Mérida was absolutely amazing. It was my very first volunteer experience and also my first solo travel trip, and it truly set the bar high. The location was great, and I felt safe at all times, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Everything was communicated clearly, and I always felt comfortable and welcomed by everyone. A huge thank you to Ale, Kike, Adrián, and all of the staff. You were all wonderful and made my time here unforgettable. I hope to be back soon.

about 1 year ago

Fauna

Mexico

5

I stayed for 2 months and it was life changing! The people, the energy of the place is really special. I had so much fun meeting amazing people from all around the world and made lifelong friends and memories. I'm so grateful for this opportunity and I'll never forget my time here. Thank you 🙏🏼 I truly love the is place it's like home to me. I was in the front desk and it was so much fun. Later I was doing some cleaning during a late night shift but always covering the hours that I had to cover. The place is 10 min walk to the main square. I highly recommend this opportunity! Much love!

over 1 year ago

Nelly

United Kingdom

4

Honestly it was a super relaxed volunteering experience, I mostly was making breakfast, because I think I overestimated my Spanish speaking skills and I didn't really realise that most of the guests were Spanish speaking, so I couldn't really do reception unassisted. Everyone was really friendly and they provided breakfast and a comfortable place to sleep. If you have any questions about the experience please message me.

about 1 year ago

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