Join Our Hostel in Istanbul - Reception Volunteer Role
The experience
Join our friendly hostel in central Istanbul. We welcome travelers from around the world and create a relaxed, social environment. As a volunteer, you’ll help with simple reception tasks while being part of a shared experience.
What you offer
5 hours of help per day
Night Shift:
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Administration:
Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
1 day 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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English or Fluent French
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are a social and friendly hostel located in central Istanbul.
We are looking for a responsible volunteer to join our reception team and help with daily front desk tasks and basic hostel operations.
Activities & Shift
Tasks include:
* Helping with guest check-ins and check-outs
* Answering emails and tracking reservations
* Light checks of shared areas (e.g. bathrooms)
Schedule: 5 hours per day, 1 day off per week (night shift may be required)
Optional social activities:
Depending on availability, we sometimes spend time together outside the hostel, exploring the neighborhood or walking around Istanbul together. Since the hostel is in Beyoğlu, there’s always something happening nearby - concerts, exhibitions, cafés, street life and people from many different cultures.
We're also interested in music and can share some basic guitar and music theory if there’s interest. Sometimes we cook together and introduce each other to different dishes, especially Turkish cuisine.
Rules
* No smoking indoors
* Respectful behavior towards guests and team members
* Maintaining a positive and cooperative environment