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Explore Alaska and help at a hostel tailored to outdoor enthusiasts - United States

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Our hostel provides accommodations to travelers from around the world creating a diverse community where positive social exchange and friendships develop. We enjoy helping travelers explore Alaska and it’s surrounding glaciers, mountains, and backcountry. We are in a central location in Anchorage and walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and night life. Our hostel is seasonal and only open between May to September. This position is ideal for people who both love the outdoors and love meeting travelers from around the world. We have a wood burning sauna, sensory deprivation float tank, and bicycles to explore the surrounding trails.

    - Requirements:
    -Work hours are 5 hours every day 3 to 4 days a week. This gives you plenty of time on your days off to explore Alaska with other travelers. Minimum wage will be offered for every hour worked.
    - We provide a shared dorm room and breakfast.
    - Tasks include cleaning of the hostel and dorm rooms, welcoming guests and helping them with questions.

    come join our family!!!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Meet travelers from all over the world. Ideal for learning skills related to tourism, guiding, and interpersonal skills.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

    Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

  • Help

    Help

    - breakfast and accommodations included.
    - comfortable socializing and greeting guests.
    - desire to explore Alaska and share advice on local hikes, restaurants, and nightlife.
    - Computer skills to register guests in person and over the phone.
    - helping with general housekeeping; cleaning and preparing beds.
    - at least a 3 week commitment required

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Dorm room with 4 beds, It is a shared space - cozy and comfortable.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and spend our time hiking, paragliding, and rafting rivers. We are happy to show you around or take you with us on hikes. You will have time every week to explore different parts of Alaska. We are not a party hostel but we enjoy socializing with kind spirits who also love nature and a positive community atmosphere.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have wireless internet throughout the hostel and a communal lounge downstairs. Our backyard also receives good WIFI with picnic tables.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a parking spot that can be made available on our hostels property.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    15 to 20 hours a week

Host ref number: 959934299192

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