Help us in the reception & enjoy the Mexican sun!

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Practice English: 4 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately

Save to Wishlist

Apply Now

What you offer

25h

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.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

Learn more

What you get

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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

WP Safeguard: Did something not go as planned? Contact our team.; Learn more

Learn more

Availability

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Stay at least: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for volunteers to helps us around reception, and also creating fun family environment in our hostel in Bacalar, q. roo Week shifts will be 25 hours and ideally it will be five hours a day. It can be modified if it suits better for the volunteer. Main activities will be receptionist and we expect to create a familiar environment.

Learn more

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Learn more

Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

Exclusive for members

Connect with those who will also be there

Become a Verified Member and exchange ideas before your trip with other worldpackers who will be volunteering in the same place as you.

Become a member

7 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

4 Practicing English
4 Meeting locals
3 Meeting international travelers
3 Immersing in the local culture
1 Developing social awareness
1 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 5. Gender equality
3 10. Reduced inequalities

Amelia

United Kingdom

There is a bond between the volunteers because this hostel is nice and small so it has a family vibe to it! The work hours are balanced, sociable and fair and the actual work itself is fine! It gives you a good amount of time to explore bacalar as the location of the hostel is great. There are family dinners and opportunities for group days/nights out. I would definitely recommend the hostel to anyone looking to volunteer in bacalar!

about 2 months ago

Amoy

United States

First I have to say I received a warm reception from the volunteer coordinator and team when I arrived. With that said, I had to cut the experience short due to my disappointment with the volunteer sleeping quarters. The room's rear entrance lacked a door and window - essentially the place was unfinished. Devoid of any furniture, the only option for rest was a soiled mattress without a bed frame, far below the standard I had anticipated for my month long stay. With that, I made the decision to depart due to the unsuitable sleeping conditions/arrangements. I hope they can improve.

about 2 months ago

ofelia replied

hi amoy
thank you for your input. 15 new mattresses has since been purchased, including more bed frames. there are 3 windows in that dorm. i understand with you having a bad back how unconfortable the lower beds were. i wish you the best.
kim
manager

Malen

Argentina

Llegue al hostel en un momento de muchos cambios y gracias al compromiso y la buena predisposición de todes logramos organizarnos bien. En las primeras dos semanas los cambios fueron enormes: se pinto, de agregaron espacios, se acomodaron otros. Todavía hay cosas por mejorar y eso es muy valorable: siempre se encuentra algo nuevo en lo que mejorar. Una experiencia muy enriquecedora y divertida. el hostel es un lugar mágico, tranquilo y con muy linda energia. Super contenta con esta experiencia

29 days ago

ofelia replied

Fue un placer tenerlo con nosotros en la embajada. Sí, se están produciendo muchos cambios, todos para que los huéspedes se queden mejor con nosotros. gracias por toda tu ayuda.

Martina

Argentina

Me gustó mucho mi estadía en the hostel! Esta muy cerca de la laguna y el ambiente es muy bonito! Tuve que irme antes de tiempo porque el dueño del hostal llegó y las cosas cambiaron un poco! Las tareas eran distintas a las que se presentaron en Worldpackers y los tratos no eran de mi agrado! Más allá de eso recomiendo la experiencia ❤️❤️

about 1 month ago

ofelia replied

Martina fue una voluntaria muy útil. gracias por el tiempo que estuviste con nosotros.

Ferchita

Mexico

Me gusto mucho la experiencia, aprendi mucho de los otros voluntarios, de kim y de selva, agradezco mucho la experiencia que tuve en el hostel. son personas increibles, siempre me senti en mafilia y nunca falto nada

6 months ago

View all

View all 12 photos

About the host

• Recently Online

Hosted by ofelia

Response Rate: This host usually answers to 80% of the messages
Response Time: This host usually writes back in Less than a day
3 published videos: This host has 3 published videos showing a little bit about their place

Want to know more about this host?

We only provide detailed host information and videos to Members

Become a member

Academy

How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

Understand how the volunteer experience works, what hosts value in exchange and what it's like to live collaborating with people from all over the world!