Hostel Edinburgh, United Kingdom

5.0
(348 reviews)348

Volunteer Receptionist

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host
This host has received 22 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
304 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English
227 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Party Promoter
Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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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.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

Hello Worldpackers! Looking for a fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunity in Edinburgh? Join our team as a volunteer receptionist at our amazing hostel! We are a team taking over an existing hostel in the city of Edinburgh, we need great people to join us and help us rebuild reputation! Over the years this place has lost it's charm and needs us to put it back on track. In addition to speaking fluent English, speaking Spanish is a differential

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • 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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348 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 304 Meeting international travelers
  • 227 Practicing English
  • 217 Immersing in the local culture
  • 121 Meeting locals
  • 119 Developing social awareness
  • 72 Get in touch with nature
Clara

Brazil

5

The experience at at hostel was really nice, everybody is very welcoming and the hours and tasks are fair and chill. You have plenty of time to explore the city and just hang out :)

15 days ago

Tori

Australia

5

This was my first time volunteering with Worldpackers and I'm so glad it was at the hostel. I spent a month here and time really flew by, everyone was welcoming and it really felt like a home away from home. The tasks were simple and fair and there is so much free time to explore the beautiful city of Edinburgh! I can see why so many people keep coming back to the hostel 💗

19 days ago

Guilherme

Brazil

5

It was a great experience! Everyone was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the beginning. I had the opportunity to practice my English, which was very important and helpful for me. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend this experience to other travelers!

22 days ago

Karoline

Brazil

5

The best volunteering experience I've ever had. I met amazing people and got to know the city even better (I fell in love with it btw). The tasks are chill, and the breakfast is amazing ❤️

about 1 month ago

Ella

Australia

5

My experience at the hostel was wonderful. This was my first time volunteering and it couldn't have been better! The location is very central, the shifts were easy and we often finished early and there were so many opportunities to hang out with the other volunteers, staff and guests. It was such an amazing opportunity to get to know the city and meet so many wonderful people. Thank you especially to Mica, the reception staff and all of the other volunteers for such an awesome 6 weeks!

about 2 months ago

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