Hostel Edinburgh, United Kingdom

5.0
(233 reviews)233

(ONLY professionals in area)Help with the maintenance and repair!

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What you offer

27h

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.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Feb
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for a hardworking and fun person to help us out with some maintenance and repairs at the Hostel plus making sure that the place is tidy during the day. You would need to work 5 hours a day 5 times a week. Your shift: 5 days a week, totaling 27h/week + 2 day off. PS: Preference for volunteers who have experience and already work in the area with maintenance and repairs

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 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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233 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 197 Meeting international travelers
  • 152 Practicing English
  • 144 Immersing in the local culture
  • 78 Developing social awareness
  • 75 Meeting locals
  • 52 Get in touch with nature

Brazil

5

As my second experience in the hostel, it was amazing as always! the hostel is my home and there's no place like home. So if you have doubts, forget it! Just go! Thank you so much everyone that was involved, every single person was amazing to me. It is a place full of love and acceptance. I love you guys so much! Thanks for the memories beacheeees <3

6 days ago

United States

5

The hostel was such a great place to experience Edinburgh. By far the best group of volunteers I have met so far and they are great at including everyone in group activities! The work shifts were pretty easy, although during the winter it always a bit slower. Breakfast and snacks through the day are also included which was a plus for me, I love the digestive cookies. Great volunteer experience if you are looking for somewhere social!!!

7 days ago

Austria

5

The hostel was my first volunteering experience and it was amazing. Everyone at the hostel was super welcoming and kind. The work was not difficult and we were done quickly. Sadly, I was only able to stay for two weeks, but I spent my time well with all the other volunteers at the hostel. When I had to leave, I wished I had more time in Edinburgh, but I hope to come back someday.

15 days ago

Italy

5

It was a great place with good vibes—all the volunteers were great and they're always organizing fun activities together, and the facilities were welcoming. Mica, the manager, was always responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend to come.

22 days ago

Germany

5

My second volunteering at the hostel did not disappoint. It was very lovely to come back again and enjoy the time at the hostel! The staff is lovely, helpful and well organized! Thank you for everything, it was so fun! Will definetily come back again! ;)

about 2 months ago

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Hosted by Micaelyn (Mica)

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