Hostel Toucheng, Taiwan

5.0
(13 reviews)13

Volunteer at the famous surfing beach in Taiwan!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
9 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
9 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.
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

2

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.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
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.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We are a backpackers hostel right on the beach in Yilan, Taiwan. 🌊🏝️ We also have a popular beach bar with live music 🎶 and fun parties! 🎉 Your contribution can include a variety of tasks, such as housekeeping 🧹, helping in the restaurant 🍽️, assisting guests 😊, working on art projects 🎨. We include at least one professional surfing class and use of our surfing equipment. We provide free stay and 2 meals during working days.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Chinese
  • 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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13 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Meeting international travelers
  • 9 Meeting locals
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 13. Climate action
Kayla

United States

5

Garrett and Jean were fantastic hosts! I had a wonderful time connecting with other volunteers and locals. The work hours were fully respected, and the work was pretty chill. It's an ideal spot if you love the beach and surfing. Plus, the train to nearby towns like Toucheng and Yilan is quick and cheap, which is perfect for exploring on days off. Highly recommend this experience!

4 days ago

Roxy

Australia

5

I highly recommendddddd!!!! This has been one of my favourite world packers yet! Garrett and Jean are such a lovely couple who truly have your best wishes at heart and are so much fun to spend time with. My time at the hostel has introduced me to so many wonderful people and life long friendships. The vibes at this place are unmatched! the work is chill, the food is great, the surf is good and the hikes are beautiful. So grateful to be a part of the hostel community! See you next time 🌊🌀

16 days ago

franco

Chile

5

This was an amazing experience. Garrett and Jean were amazing hosts. The place was beautiful, lots of surfing, lots of amazing food. And you actually get the chance to share with locals and learn about Taiwan. I came with no expectations and I left surprised and completely grateful about everything I experienced. the hostel is just amazing, amazing place, people and vibe. Completely recommend it. Cons: too much good food and too much beach and too much fun. maybe you can get tired of it.

21 days ago

Manu

Spain

5

If you're thinking about coming here, don't hesitate for a second. Garret and Jean are amazing people; the place is beautiful, and the work doesn't feel like work. You get to live in nature, surf, and learn so much about bartending and customer service. Thank you for everything!

27 days ago

Demi

Australia

5

My time at the hostel was so special! The hosts Jean & Garret are lovely people & they have created such a nice place for backpackers to come and feel at home, the work is very chill and simple and with the other volunteers it felt like working with one big family! I hope I can return soon one day, I miss it already ❤️

about 2 months ago

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Hosted by garrett

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