Join Our Kitchen Crew and Savor the Adventure of Colombia

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Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers: 5 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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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.

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

Join Our Kitchen Crew and Savor the Adventure of Colombian Cooking! At Mantra, the rooftop at Bindi Hostel, we’re looking for passionate and creative cooks to help us deliver amazing culinary experiences to our guests. As part of our kitchen team, you'll be responsible for preparing delicious breakfasts in the morning, giving travelers the energy to start their day. In the evenings, you’ll get to show off your skills by making our food

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Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 50 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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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

6 Meeting locals
5 Meeting international travelers
5 Get in touch with nature
4 Immersing in the local culture
3 Practicing Spanish
2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 5. Gender equality
1 15. Life on land

Nicola

Germany

I had an amazing time at the hostel! My tasks varied from organising activities to helping with the breakfast in the morning (only serving, not preparing the food). Working together with the barista/bartender was soo much fun and with the activities I was able to explore the area around Salento as well! Everyone was super welcoming and constantly checked if I'm feeling good or need anything. I would highly recommend staying here :) Thanks a lot!

4 months ago

Paola

Germany

I had a really nice time at the hostel! Sebastian and everyone else from the staff were lovely and I learned a lot about Colombian culture from them (specially food and authentic slang haha). Salento is also a really nice place to slow down while traveling and the surrounding mountains are breathtaking. I mostly helped out in the kitchen, which I didn't expect and was a bit monotonous at times but overall a good experience :)

4 months ago

Jazmin

Mexico

Mi experiencia en the hostel fue bastante buena, los chicos del staff son super buena onda y lindos, siempre te van a ayudar en lo que puedan. En cuanto al trabajo: se respeta el horario, las tareas son sencillas y el hostel es muy tranquilo. Te dan una cama en el mismo hostel y es suuuper cómodo. Creo que es una experiencia ideal para pasar un tiempo tranquilo, descansar, pasear por las calles del hermoso Salento, conocer personas, escuchar música en vivo en los cafés y bares del pueblo, ver el atardecer y claro, estar en contacto con la naturaleza 🏞️

about 1 month ago

Silvia

Italy

Tuve una experiencia increíble como voluntaria en el hostel. El ambiente es súper relajado, y conocí a personas maravillosas durante mi estadía. Sebastián siempre estuvo dispuesto a responder cualquier pregunta que tuviera. Mi principal función fue trabajar en la recepción, dando la bienvenida a los huéspedes y, en ocasiones, ayudando a crear un ambiente amigable y relajado en el hostal, lo cual fue fácil porque me sentí como en casa. El equipo aquí es muy amigable, y la experiencia en general fue muy positiva. Gracias por todo!a

2 months ago

Isabella

Honduras

Sebas Ademas de ser un host excepcional, también se convirtió en un amigo querido. Su amabilidad, generosidad y atención a los detalles me maravillaron desde el primer momento. El staff me dio una cálida bienvenida y su actitud acogedora crearon un ambiente hogareño. Cada gesto reflejaba el genuino deseo de asegurarse de que mi estancia fuera perfecta. el hostel no solo cumplió con mis expectativas, las superó con creces. Recomendaría al hostel a cualquiera que busque una experiencia auténtica y memorable. Gracias por todo Sebas y equipo💛✨

3 months ago

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