Volunteer wanted: Social Host & Content Creator at Friends Hostel
The experience
Join us at Friends Hostel in old Kutaisi, Georgia! We’re a cozy, international hostel with a pool, garden, grill area and sauna. Travelers from around the world come here to explore and meet new people. We’re looking for an outgoing, creative person who loves bringing people together, organizing fun social evenings and capturing hostel life in photos and videos.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Photography:
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making:
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Party Promoter:
Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
What you get
2 days 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.
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.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Your main role is to create a friendly and social atmosphere at the hostel.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Bringing guests together and encouraging communication between travelers.
- Organizing social evenings and get-togethers in the common area and around the grill.
- Hosting board game nights.
- Playing guitar and singing for guests.
- Preparing simple snacks for social gatherings, such as cheese and fruit platters.
- Taking photos and short videos of hostel life.
- Creating and publishing Instagram Stories and Reels on @thefriendshostel.
We are looking for someone who enjoys social interaction and can take initiative in creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Activities & Shift
- Approximately 25 hours per week.
- 2 days off per week (weekdays, as weekends are our busiest and most social days).
- Minimum stay: 1 month.
We offer:
- Free accommodation at the hostel in exchange for your help.
- 30% commission on every sauna session and breakfast you sell to guests.
You'll also have plenty of free time to explore Kutaisi and western Georgia, including canyons, caves, monasteries and the mountains of Svaneti.
Rules
- Good spoken English is required.
- You should be outgoing, friendly and comfortable communicating with people from different countries.
- You should be comfortable taking photos and videos with your smartphone and using Instagram.
- Playing guitar and singing are important for this position. Other musical instruments are a bonus.
- Be responsible, proactive and respectful towards guests, volunteers and other team members.
- Take initiative rather than waiting for instructions.
- Be willing to work on weekends, as these are our busiest days.
- Respect the hostel rules and keep shared spaces clean and tidy.