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Greeting from first hostel chain owned by young local travelers from Myamar .. We have three beautiful hostel in Yangon -charming colonial town house style hostel situated in the heart of downtown and 3 minutes away from famous 19th street of Yangon.
Bagan -perfectly nestled on the beautiful district of Old Bagan which surrounded by breathtaking scenery, majestic pagodas, and unforgettable sunrise and sunsets.Hostel feature beautiful rooftop terrance with swimming pool and bar.
Inle lake - Located in the peaceful town of Nyaung Shwe which has marvelous view of Shan's plateau from the beautiful rooftop with Jacuzzi.
Founded by a group of local passionate traveler, we would like to welcome you to Myanmar, as well as our home, all of our property is recently renovated and opened its door to travelers around the world to comfortably unwind exchange ideas and cultures .
We are looking for volunteers who can act as a social host with our guests. During the mornings you will meet for breakfast which is a great time to chat and make plans with the guests. Our staff is always available 24/7 to help you learn the area and make suggestions. Previous volunteers have made an excellent guidebook on the area and things to do with the guests.
In the evenings we often take the guests out for e-bike sunset tours in Bagan, Bar hopping in Yangon and bicycle tour to winery at Inle lake with your help we can give the guests a uniquely tailored experience! Any other ideas or suggestions you have to plan with the guests are only limited by your own creativity!
so if you are interested to volunteer with us at other locations this can be arranged as well. Many volunteers have enjoyed their stay so much they visited all our locations within Myanmar!
Please send us a more personal message how you think you will fit in at our hostel and what you would like to contribute!
In return, you will have the chance to enjoy our newly renovated boutique style hostel with a rooftop swimming pool where you can enjoy a great sunset and mingle with other travelers. Use one of our complimentary bikes to explore the hidden beauty and explore the local lifestyle of Bagan. Our 8-bed mix dorms are spacious and have your own privacy curtain, own sockets lights, small safe box by the bed and one big storage locker for your own backpack.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the houseHospitality/TourismArt ProjectsHelp with Computers/ InternetTeachingCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Myanmar-will give you great opportunity to learn new experience that you have never seen before. Our surrounding area has a local market, ancient pagodas, temples, and monastery. You will have also have the chance to voluntary works with our staffs in local communities. Our staff is very friendly and happy to learn from you and teach you the local culture in exchange.
Help
We are primarily looking for people who are naturally social and creative! Generally, you will meet for breakfast to socialize with the guests, help them make plans for their day or join them on excursions.
In the evenings we arrange sunset tours, which you will guide guests to some of the best locations in the area.
River tours by boat can be arranged if you are interested, and any other ideas you may have to do with the guests are always supported! Many volunteers have taken the approach to take things they are interested to do and make an event out of it with the guests!
Play pool, cards or other games with our guests to help create a social scene they'll remember! Interact with our local staff as well to get everyone enjoying together.
Yoga Teacher : is only for Bagan and Inle lake. We have yoga mats and we host one yoga class per day .
SOCIAL MEDIA: If you are well versed in social media we are happy to host you while you also contribute fresh content for our accounts online.
VIDEO / PHOTOGRAPHY: We are happy to invite photographers or videographers that would like to create beautiful content for us!
ARTISTS / CREATIVE TYPES: Painting, artwork, or anything creative you think you can contribute is something we are interested in!
BLOGGERS: We are happy to host established bloggers or social media influencers in exchange for some exposure, please understand this is not just a free stay so send us your website/accounts for us to check you out!
Any other creative types or great ideas we are happy to hear all inputs, there are no bad ideas! We also offer to host you to volunteer at our other locations in Myanmar after you finish your stay.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Burmese: FluentAccommodation
You will be provided with a bed in our 8-bed dorm. Breakfast and lunch covered by us, with free coffee & tea available all day. Enjoy our bicycles for free to explore the area. Occasionally free beers for your evening happy hour.
What else ...
Our hostel is 10 minutes walk to famous Alottawpyi and Htilominalo pagodas as well as to Ayeyarwaddy river bank where you can enjoy the sunset. Plenty of restaurants , local bars and bistro are close to the property.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Thank you Kavita for excellent work… read more
We did 10 days of exchange first at the hostel, whose activities were to organize groups to learn about the different attractions of the city: some on the lake, others on the mountain, cave, bridge, watch the puppet show (this The latter seemed ideal to support the local effort and culture),… read more
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Thank you Kavita for excellent work… read more
We did 10 days of exchange first at the hostel, whose activities were to organize groups to learn about the different attractions of the city: some on the lake, others on the mountain, cave, bridge, watch the puppet show (this The latter seemed ideal to support the local effort and culture),… read more
We had to make Wall art and take sunrise and sunset tours in Bagan, make a video at Inle Lake. We never felt like we were working because it was so enjoyable. The people of Myanmar are the best. Especially at inle lake we bonded so well with the staff. Kai has been really helpful and… read more
The communication with Kai was always very clear. He is very professional and has the ideas clear and in this mind. We had the pleasure to meet him.
As they… read more
We met Kai the first day to set up the workaway. Kai is a very nice, open minded and professional person. He introduced us to his staff and answered all our questions. Then he left to the other hostel in Inle Lake. We were in the hands of Zue… read more
Kai is a very friendly and genius guy. Wherever he can he will help you out, don’t hesitate to ask him.
The work is basically to get in touch with the guest and organize some events in the evening. Also do… read more
I… read more
Kai is the most generous person I've ever met and working with him was so much fun and I learned so much! I didn't want to leave this… read more
We been really lucky to have her in our place and helping us with the guests. While she was staying with us , she organized sunrise and sunset tours for our guests . So that they can experience the views of the magnificent Bagan, Myanmar.
she is definitely a reliable and happy person.
So… read more
The work mainly consists of being a social host, recommending areas to explore, and once you're comfortable, leading tours. Kai gives you the freedom to plan your own events and… read more