Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

4.5
(25 reviews)25

Volunteer work in Santa Marta, Colombia, near the sea and the mountains

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
13 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

27h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Bartending
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

3

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.
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 Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

We are looking for volunteers in Santa Marta to support us in the reception area. You would work 4 days a week performing guest check-in and check-out tasks, reservations software, and some administrative duties. You could earn money from selling tours, selling transportation, and extra shifts. We offer accommodation in a shared room, breakfast, laundry, wifi, a shared kitchen, and access to the hostel facilities.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Fluent Spanish
  • Between 20 and 50 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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25 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 13 Immersing in the local culture
  • 13 Meeting locals
  • 13 Meeting international travelers
  • 11 Practicing English
  • 5 Practicing Spanish
  • 4 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 7 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 1 1. No poverty
Stuart

Spain

5

Diego was a good host and very flexible. He respected the schedule, and the hostel itself is very nice. I would definitely recommend it.

5 days ago

Hector

Mexico

5

It was my first experience with Worldpackers and, to be honest, I had a great time! 🙌🏽 The hostel is very pretty and super well located, close to everything. The host and the whole crew were incredible, I got a fantastic team and that made all the difference.

Breakfast, always on time and warm, a huge plus to start the day. Having access to the pools at any time, even during the shifts, is greatly appreciated with the heat so intense in Santa Marta! 🥵🏊‍♂️

I carry very good memories, good people and a first volunteering experience that I enjoyed a lot! THX

13 days ago

Robinson Daniel

Colombia

5

A very beautiful place, close to the beach, with plenty of opportunities to get to know the rest of the city; it's very easy to make friends, the staff is very well liked, especially the girl in the kitchen; they have a very beautiful kitten, the hours are a bit long but are offset by consecutive days off, a very good experience.

3 months ago


Gakaka Rua replied

Robinson, thank you for your willingness and your positive energy to carry out the tasks at the reception,

Sebastián

Uruguay

5

A cozy place, beautiful pools, a quiet place with a reasonable distance and access to beautiful places, no more than two hours away, an endless array of beaches and beautiful landscapes

3 months ago

Fernando D.

Spain

5

I felt absolutely valued and cared for by Diego as well as by the rest of the work team. The tasks are simple, although they require focus, precision and responsibility. The environment is completely wonderful and there are many tour offers around. If you're thinking of living the American dream, the hostel Santa Marta wants to give you your opportunity! Thank you very much, Diego, and to the rest of the hostel's crew for such an amazing experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks 🙏

4 months ago


Gakaka Rua replied

This is your home at SM Fer¡¡

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