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🌙 Night Shift Hostel Volunteer

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The experience

Are you a night owl who enjoys meeting people from around the world? We're looking for a friendly, responsible volunteer to help keep our hostel running smoothly during the night.

If you're dependable, enjoy a peaceful night-time atmosphere, and want to be part of an international hostel community, we'd love to welcome you to the team!


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

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


What you get

3 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
Shift: 00:00 – 07:00
Rotation: 3 nights on, 3 nights off

With three consecutive days off every rotation, you'll have plenty of time to explore the area, relax, or work on your own projects.


Activities & Shift

Your tasks:

- Welcome late-arriving guests and complete check-ins.
- Assist with early morning check-outs.
- Answer guest questions and provide a warm, helpful experience.
- Clean and maintain the reception, common areas, and shared bathrooms.
- Help keep the hostel quiet, safe, and organised throughout the night.
- Prepare the hostel for the morning team.

We're looking for someone who is:

- Friendly and approachable.
- Reliable and able to work independently.
- Comfortable taking responsibility during overnight hours.
- Happy to combine guest interaction with cleaning tasks.
- Confident communicating in English (additional languages are always a bonus!).


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.