Hostel Portimão, Portugal

5.0
(35 reviews)35

Come help us at the hostel and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve!

Connect with the locals
26 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers
23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

1

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.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate
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Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

Come help us at the reception, general cleaning of the space, welcome guests, take care of and tidy the rooms. The hostel has a calm and family-friendly atmosphere. A cool vibe in the city center of Portimão, ideal for meeting travelers from all over the world. Close to the Algarve's most beautiful beaches :)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Intermediate Portuguese
  • 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

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35 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 26 Meeting locals
  • 23 Meeting international travelers
  • 21 Practicing English
  • 19 Immersing in the local culture
  • 14 Get in touch with nature
  • 13 Developing social awareness
Filip

Poland

5

This volunteering was my first on worldpackers and I surely recommend it! Carmen is a helpful and welcoming person, was really flexible with the shifts, as well as with the day off. Work was easy and I had a lot of free time during which I was able to explore many beautiful beaches and the city. Hostel is good located, the area around is calmer and you can have more local experience. To be able to meet more travelers I recommend coming during the peak season.
Thank you Carmen, for this opportunity.

28 days ago


Carmen replied

Filip was undoubtedly a valuable asset to the hostel's smooth operation. He learns easily, is methodical in tasks and has a lot of initiative.
Unfortunately, due to personal problems I couldn't make a complete evaluation of Filip, but I could not fail to recommend Filip, as it was indeed without a doubt a very positive experience hosting him at the hostel.
He will undoubtedly have the door open whenever

Jéssica

Brazil

5

I had a great experience at the hostel. The atmosphere is cozy, fun, and full of good energy, and I was warmly welcomed by Carmen. The schedules are well organized and fairly distributed, with the possibility of swapping shifts with other volunteers, which allowed me to explore Portimão and its amazing surroundings. I was lucky to be here during a festive season, with events all over the city. Besides learning from the tasks and interacting with guests, I made friendships with volunteers that I will carry for life. I'm grateful for the opportunity and hope to return soon!

about 1 year ago

Pedro

Australia

5

I had a great time at the hostel. Carmen was lovely and super flexible to my needs, and it was a great location. Sadly I was disappointed as there were not many others staying at the hostel while I was there, but this was not the hostels fault, and I still had a good time. I would recommend coming closer to peak season if you would like to meet people.

over 1 year ago

Uriel

Brazil

4

Overall nice experience. Carmen is a lovely lady who cares a lot about making the guests at home. She expects the volunteer to be organised, maintain a clean place and can keep things in order. The other volunteer was fun and friendly, that made my stay more comfortable and easy. Muito obrigado pela experiência, Carmen :)

about 1 year ago

Alvaro

Brazil

4

Volunteering in the hostel was a good experience, the property is well equipped and close to markets, bus stop and restaurants. The schedule varies most of days due to daily tasks, check in and number of volunteers. So you should be flexible, the manager is also flexible with your hours and day off. Recommend it.

over 1 year ago

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