Hostel Varkala, India

4.5
(3 reviews)3

Join us as a front desk manager! :)

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
3 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
2 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Tour Guide
Organize and lead tours around the city.
Party Promoter
Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Dec
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for an energetic front desk manager who can welcome our guests and show them our experiences and make them feel at home. As we are a women’s hostel who hosts regular slow travel retreats - we would like someone to be available as a communication touch point for all our guests from their check in to check out besides me and that’s the role we are trying to fill .

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • 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

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3 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 1 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Practicing English

France

5

My stay in the hostel was very Nice, the accomodation is confy and I had a lot of free time to go for a walk on the cliff, surf or hang out with Friends met at the camp. The work was very chill and the vibe super nice

8 days ago


Aparna replied

Romane was a very mindful volunteer during her time with us. She came up with a cool signboard design for us and developed multiple drafts and was great company at our sunset kayaking picnics :)

Italy

5

İ had a great week at the hostel. My task was to work on painting and decoration. İt was fun working with Aparna, as she was open to hear about my ideas and gave me the right means to express my creativity. Chill and flexible. She also was very welcoming, inviting me to partecipate on the different activities she organizes for her guests on retreats. The rooftop is really beautiful, it was the perfect place to meditate, movement, or just chill and enjoy the view. 5 min walking from the beach. Peaceful surroundings. İ wish İ stayed more!

about 1 month ago


Aparna replied

Thanks a ton for staying with us, Defne. The signboard you decorated for us will always remain a beautiful warm blue memory for us, so will the time you spend with our retreat guests- next time we would love to have you as a workshop host and do sip and paint workshops or anything you would love to work on. Hope your stay at Varkala was safe and full of beautiful sunsets. Until next time 💙

Netherlands

4

I made so many new friends in this place! The people were very friendly and I was happy to help with different things!

1 day ago


Aparna replied

Dear Mirthe

We had an amazing time hosting you. Thank you for being proactive in helping us out whenever required. See you soon again :)

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