Awesome hostel in small Highlandvillage with the friendliest team

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 8 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

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

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, 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.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Name: Finca Ganadito will offer you a volunteering certificate.

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

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Availability

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Stay at least: 30 days

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We are a small independent hostel in the stunning Loch Ness region of the Scottish Highlands. We have 39 beds, a great bar with over 30 Scottish beers, and a really friendly atmosphere. We LOVE having volunteers come and work with us, and being part of our hostel family for a few weeks or months, and our online reviews demonstrate just how important the team is to our reputation. But they all seem to love being here too, so we're thrilled!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 19 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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19 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Meeting international travelers
8 Meeting locals
7 Immersing in the local culture
5 Get in touch with nature
5 Practicing English
2 Developing social awareness

Alexis

United States

My time here in the hostel was absolutely wonderful! Patrick and Nikki are so kind and are very helpful & involved with the hostel. The work is all very manageable and the hours are always respected. The hostel itself is super cozy, and Drum is stunning! There's lots of hiking to do and just being surrounded by nature was such a calming experience. The other volunteers were also amazing and made my time even better. I would definitely recommend this experience! I'm sad to be leaving and will miss it but am excited to come back for a visit.

7 months ago

Erin

Australia

My partner and I spent 2 months at Lochness the hostel and would recommend it to anyone. The hostel was cozy and comfortable, the team friendly and sociable and the work was enjoyable. We met lots of people coming through the hostel, were able to do lots of great hikes and visit Inverness and Isle of Skye. We were so happy to be a part of the hostel family. Thanks again Nikki and Patrick!!!

8 months ago

Matt

Australia

This place is a must visit. Nikki and Patrick are amazing people, very friendly and very good at managing the team and hours. You get the chance to meet lots of people and get to know the other volunteers very well. The work is straight forward and very manageable and working the bar is good fun. Lots to do and see around the area. Highly recommend.

8 months ago

Fabián

Colombia

We had an amazing time here, Nikki, Patrick, the other volunteers and the traveleres we met made this experience unforgettable for us. We learned a lot about everything and made friends all around the world. I'd recommend this experience 101% to anyone, you won't regret it. The shifts were respected and flexible, the tasks weren't difficult either.

8 months ago

Valentina

Colombia

I had a great time in the hostel. It's such a nice place to stay and volunteering. The work shifts were always respected and the tasks weren't difficult at all. I met wonderful people and made new friends <3. Thank u Nikki and Patrick for everything

10 months ago

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