Busy & fun hostel in San Cristobal needs volunteers - Mexico

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If you want to stay for a while in Mexico, a charming alternative place of San Cristobal de las Casas and looking for a place to stay and work - join our Hostel Team.

Here we guarantee great fun and meeting lots of people but you will be busy during your shifts so apply only if you are a team-worker and a hard-working person. Must be Very Friendly! Minimum one month commitment.

You will be working as a help and together with our regular employees (we employ reception, maintanance and cleaning staff).

We also have a hostel with capacity for 50 people in OAXACA. Located right in the center of the city with a bar and terrace we accept max of 4 volunteers.

We are also looking for an ENGLISH-SPEAKING NANNY to help with our 2 kids of 6 & 8 years old: no Spanish needed, minimum 1 month.

Write to us for more details!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Practice Spanish or other foreign languages, learn about and experience Mexican culture, learn about tourism and hospitality industry
Help
Usually, there are 4 volunteers helping with morning and evening shifts and working together with our permanent staff. The following positions/tasks are available:
1. RECEPTION: This job is perfect for someone who speaks both Spanish and English. This role includes: receiving guests, completing check-ins, booking tours, making beds, giving advice about the city and Chiapas. It is a great opportunity if you want to learn more about the administrative side of a hostel. SPANISH ESSENTIAL.
2. HOUSEKEEPING: making beds, laundry, cleaning, shopping at the market. You can get by without Spanish.
4. GARDENING: We have a small but very beautiful garden that always needs some love. Perfect If you are passionate about gardening, or have experience with permaculture and would like a project.
5. Short opportunities for video-makers, social media and SEO specialists, yoga teachers, musicians and performers for our Bar.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers room at the hostel.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days a week

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our garden

Feedback left by and about host (69)

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06/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)

Thank you for your help, you took care of the house in times of pandemic, trying that the interior of our place had warmth and a smile to receive the guests. You are welcome to this your home in the future... Gracias Eliiii!

(Excellent )

21/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host

My personal experience at the hostel has been pretty amazing also because I worked there in a weird moment due to Covid-19. It wasn't in my plan to enjoy Chiapas and in this case San Cristobal de las Casas but I'm glad to be there and living the village, the beautiful people I met.
I am supposed to stay for one month and I have extended it for… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Abe)

Abe helped us with the hostel in a friendly and efficient way, she really is a committed girl with good vibes and punctual. The guests were always happy with it and so were we!

(Excellent )

24/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Abe) for host

Amazing place!! So welcoming, felt like home from the beginning, great group of volunteers and many thanks to Jill and to Rudy. I cooked breakfast for the hostel and got to take care of buying fresh food from the incredible market every day - such a joyful opportunity to be creative and become familiar with whats locally available, as well as an… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host

Working with Rudy was great. The hostel got a great ambiance with the volonteers and the clients and it was really nice to be a workaway there. Thank you!

(Excellent )

11/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)

Amandine is such a lovely, friendly and smiling person and great to have her around. Excellent customer skills!

(Excellent )

05/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ty) for host

This hostel was more than just a place to rest your head. It became a home away from home, I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more! It was tough saying goodbye to the great people working here and I will need to return sometime soon! Save some Pox for me!

(Excellent )

14/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Karl) for host

Perfect workaway, prefect hosts and other workawayers. The location is great. Rudy the owner and Jill the manager were great bosses and the other volunteers were great craic. The hostel is really cool and chill. A great place to be. The work is so chill.. I was either on reception handing the typical reception duties or I was on breakfast which… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Karl)

Karl helped us a lot in the activities of the Hostel, likes to talk with people and fulfill the tasks that are requested. he is organized and he manages good communication with the staff . Thank you, you have a house and friends here.

(Excellent )

14/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Raymond & Lauriane )

Muy simpaticos y divertidos!
Victor and Lolo, what a beautiful couple. They are organized, responsible, punctual and efficient. they fulfill all the tasks that correspond to them and with a smile they transmit harmony to the people around them. They are certainly very nice. Thank you so much for all your help! You know you have a house and a… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Phyllis)

Phyllis is such a great person to have around! She is responsible with work, always asks if there is anything else she can do and is very considerate with both other volunteers and guests. She loves to chat with all of our guests and makes a great energy in the hostel. We will miss her a lot, and whoever has her next to volunteer is very lucky!… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Livia & Simon) for host

This was our 2nd workaway and it was a wonderful experience especially because of jill the manager there! Also the owner of the hostel is a nice person who knows a lot of the culture in san cristobal and of mexico!
We also met a lot of new very nice people! This hostel had a really good vibe and the volunteers there are really cool people aswell.… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Livia & Simon)

Working with Livia and Simon was a dream! We were lucky enough to have them here for just under two months and in that time, they worked pretty much every area of the hostel.

Livia worked with us in reception and from the first day she understood exactly what her role was and gained independence very quickly and most importantly, she was always… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)

Steph is one amazing woman! It was such a treat to have her volunteering with us for just over a month. She immediately became apart of the family and was respected for her hard work and welcoming energy. She completed her jobs with love and care, and always had time to speak to every guest that we had....we would 100% recommend Steph for ANY… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Raguia)

Raguia is a one of a kind person and such a great one to have in a travellers hostel! She has a huge, smiling contageous energy and an ability to speak and connect with literally every guest that we had. She really takes the time to learn everyones names, travel stories and to therefore makes everyone feel instantly at home and welcomed into the… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Raguia) for host

Staying and Workawaying here was awesome! I actually had a reservation, and was gonna Workaway somewhere else but the vibes were so spot on, and everyone was so nice I decided to stay and cancel my other Workaway.
I worked there when Jill was managing it and she’s an absolute sweetheart.
She’s really sweet and just full of positivity.
The hostel… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Piera)

It was such a pleasure to have Piera working with us for just over a month! She is really the perfect volunteer to have, always smiling, giving great travel advice (especially about ruins!) and she really wants people to have the best time on their travels. Piera really goes above and beyond when working, always looking if she can help more and is… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio )

Sergio was a great help and asset to our hostel. Dedicated and responsable, he dealt even with more responsable con complex tasks. At the same time he was getting very well with everybody: staff and guests. he was enthusiastic about discovering our part of Mexico, participating in all events. Thank you Sergio, It was pleasure to have you as a part… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Susan)

Susan is very responsable, organized, always taking seriously her task and putting love and efford in what she's doing. She was getting well with all other volunteers and guests and integreted into a hostel life quickly. We highly recommend Susan!

(Excellent )

11/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Susan) for host

Helping this hostel was my first workaway experience and it was a good one! I made breakfast 5 days a week for the guest and other volunteers. Rudy and Monika gave me a lot of responsibility and freedom. I really liked the hostel and made a lot of new friends there!

(Excellent )

29/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda & Steven)

Linda is absolutely amazing!!! She's so social, fun, out-going and loving person and at the same time she's dedicated, responsable, quick-learner. She was a great asset to our hostel looking after the place as we do. Can you ask for more as a host? Nooo. Do not hesitate to welcome Linda as a part of your project! Linda loving you!

(Excellent )

30/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Tyler)

It was great to have Tyler as a part of our team! He's fun, social, easy-going, independant, though he never failed with his work and, even after a big party, he was ready with breakfast in the morning. He was supporting us with plenty of other skills he has, such as photography and organizing activities and walking excursions with guests.
Great… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tyler) for host

Wonderful experience volunteering at the hostel. Definitely the best hostel in San Cristóbal! I worked in the kitchen and learned how to cook traditional Mexican dishes. Great fun serving the guests in the morning and then visiting the best farmers market I've ever been to, buying ingredients for the next morning. Met some really great people here… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emilie) for host

Estaba una experiencia muy chida de vivir algunos dias en este lugar !
El hostal esta muy bonito, muy limpio, El trabajo muy agréable con personas muy magicas! Ademas, El dueno Rudy, que es un amigo ahora, esta muy simpatico!
Estaba para nosotros Como una Familia con mucho amor y convivencia !
Hasta Pronto y un fuerte abrazo à todos !

It was an… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host

Fue una experencia super lindo y inolvidable a hacer un mes de voluntario en el hostal de Monica y Rudy. Ellos communican bien y clarito sobre los responsibilidades, explican todo que necesitas saber, y despues confian mucho en los voluntarios a manejar ellos mismo, y respetan a los horarios de trabajo. Son gente muy amable y divertido, y fue un… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Stuart)

Todo lo que Stuart dice de el es verdad! Stuart nos apoyo por un mes con muy buena disposicion y fue una experiencia maravillosa tenerlo aqui. Es un hombre de gran corazon y una vibra ecepcionalmente positiva. Le gusta salir, es comunicativo y tiene platicas interesantes para compartir. Todos aqui nos hizimos amigos con el. No pierdas oportunidad… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Romualdas)

Romualdas has this relaxed, easy-going vibe of a long-time traveller. Calm and independent, he turned out to have a great sense of humor, looooots of stories to tell and connected well with all other staff and guests at the hostel. Highly recoended!

(Excellent )

28/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Romualdas) for host

I just spent a lovely month and a half in the hostel, my first workaway experience and a great one. All volunteers became like a family to me, huge thanks for Rudy and Monica for picking me up.

People, if you are looking forward to make some new friendships, socialize and get some real backpacking international vibe - it doesn't get better than… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lois)

Lois was helping with our kids as a nanny, English teacher and arts and music teacher. Yes, she's got many talents! It was pleasure to host her at home. Our kids love her! Lois is really easy-going, flexible and always willing to help and try different tasks. We felt very comfortable to host her. She's quite mature for her age and always happy to… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host

I'd highly recommend working and staying at this hostel to anyone. The staff are great people and a lot of fun to work with but also professional when it comes down to it. There are also many exciting projects planned for the future that I wish I could be around for! Thanks for everything

(Excellent )

21/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)

Robin helped us for a month. He added his experience and enthusiasm to the place and will always be welcomed back. He was responsible for reception and general running of things while on duty and was always up for the job. Gracias amigo.

(Excellent )

11/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Matxalen & Borja) for host

We volunteered for a month and i have to say it was one of the BEST moments of my life!!!!!!! Not only the hostel is amazing but all volunteers have become friends for life! This place is located in the perfect spot and there is something going on, from movie nights to crazy parties to bonfires and more! Thank you rudy and monika for your support… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Heleen) for host

Was planning to stay here one month, in the end I stayed almost two months. I arrived there with the opening of the blue building, I had a really good time there, the other volunteers where like family to me, we also went traveling toghether afterwards. It's a perfect place to get to know a lot of people. I enjoyed also opening the bar, had some… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Míriam)

Miriam has a great vibe! She became a real friend. Lovely, easy-going, flexible, honest, dedicated with a smile on her face. Do you want more adjectives? Just tell her YEEESSSS! when she applies to you! Te extranamos Miriam!

(Excellent )

14/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Míriam) for host

I really enjoyed the time in San Cristóbal. Both hostels are really nice. I stayed at the one, which is more quiet and chill and for party we often went to the other one, there's always somebody to hang out with. Both hostels and the volunteers work together and organize a lot of activities. Monika and Rudy are lovely people and they always take… read more

(Excellent )

19/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host

I stayed here for almost six weeks, and really enjoyed my time working for Monika and Rudy, they were brilliant hosts. They have two hostels, and although one is more lively and the other more family-orientated, both have a really great vibe - I worked in the quieter one and loved it. The work was fair, and be prepared to speak English and… read more

(Excellent )

19/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Katherine)

Katherine is a very dedicated and commited volunteer. She's friendly, honest, easy-going, quick-learner. I can't reccommend her more! All the best Katherine in your future travelling!

(Excellent )

24/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Federica) for host

What a lovely experience, it was for me to be volunteering here!
I only did a couple of shifts at the hostel (kind of a party hostel, although not a crazy one) then was moved to another hostel, owned by the same people.
The ambience was quiet and relaxed, which at first worried me. I was concerned my high energy level would be an issue. The… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Federica)

Federica volunteered in our hostel. She is an amazing woman with incredible energy, one of " work hard play hard" type. She's got excelent customer service skills, attention and experience in general so she can fill in any position necesary and she doesn't need much of training at all.
Do dejes que te infuye su edad: Federica tiene mas energia y… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Duncan & Kate) for host

We had a great two weeks helping here. Great host, varied work, and lots of things to build. The place has so much potential, and is coming along at an amazing rate. We would highly recommending volunteering here, we met loads of other volunteers, got a good feel for a lovely city, and felt like we learned lots in our time.

(Excellent )

19/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host

I'm a bit delayed writing this review, but I had such an amazing time working here for six weeks. An unforgettable experience with the staff as well as so many guests who soon became good friends! Rudy was a fantastic host and has made this hostel such a welcoming and beautiful place to stay. I can imagine his future endeavours to be just as… read more

(Excellent )

10/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Edward ) for host

I had a fantastic few weeks working with Rudy and the team. What an incredible group of people and atmosphere. I learned a lot about prepping food for large groups of people, logistics and the day-to-day processes of running a world class hostel. Working with the guests was the best Spanish practice I could have possibly wished for. Rudy was an… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kenna ) for host

I spent around 6 weeks here and had a great time. The climate was a great break from the heat in other places in Central America. There is tons to see and do in town and surrounding areas are interesting to explore on your days off. The work itself is fair. My favorite part was gathering all the ingredients in the market and cooking up mean… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)

Lea is a amazing and hard worker, she stayed with us for a long time creating a good vibe in the hostel and team with staff members. She is honest and organizated. Keep smiling to the life my dear niece!

(Excellent )

10/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Hester) for host

This hostel is the best place for volunteering! It is incredible how many nice people you meet here and the atmosphere created by Rudy is just amazing. There is always space for party and fun aas well as learning about how it is to run a hostel. The owner and manager are so nice that i felt at home from the first moment i entered this door. This… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Hester)

If Hester knock your door asking for volunter job dont hesitate to open it inmediatly, you will be surprise how she take care about people and activities in the hostel!
Good vibe and white smile! Thank you ESTER, haha, for all your help!

(Excellent )

29/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Bethany) for host

This was my first experience with workaway and I've had the best experience possible. The day I arrived everyone was preparing a beautiful communal meal for another volenteers going away party and I instantly felt welcome! The staff are increadible and Rudy himself is one of the kindest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.
I highly… read more

(Excellent )

28/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Bethany)

Bethany es increible, siempre tiene una sonrisa y mucha disposicion para ayudarte. Es muy amable y comunicativa con la gente. Nos ayudo en la recepcion del hostal por tres semanas y la gente siempre se expreso muy bien de ella. Gracias por tu ayuda Betha!

(Excellent )

08/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Altagracia)

Tita nos apoyo como volontaria en el hostal por 1 mes y, dentro de la experiencia de mas de 5 anos que tenemos trabajando con los volontarios, Tita fue una experiencia MUY buena, un gran placer de hospedarla, compartir, convivir y tener su apoyo. Sociable, divertida, responsable y dedicada. Se encuentra mejor en espacios familiares y pequenos.… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Francisco)

Francisco - Paco - nos apoyo como volontario en nuestro hostal por unas 6 semanas. Tenemos mas de 5 anos trabajando con volontarios y Paco fue uno de los mejores, de los que nunca vamos a olvidar! Se volvio nuestro amigo querido y en cualquier momento no dudaremos de trabajar de nuevo con el. Es una persona muy sociable, divertida, comprometida y… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Niall) for host

Megan and I worked at the hostel for the last 5 weeks and we couldn't possibly have any complaints. The hostel is very well managed by Rudy and the workload is fair.
The tasks involved in running the hostel only take a few days to learn. The most important thing as always is making sure that all the guests are happy; keeping them well informed on… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Niall)

Niall helped us four weeks, and the experience was really good. His job at recepcion was very organizated and well done. He surprised us in the moorning with amazing breakfast, people love it everytime he was cooking! Thank you Niall and you are more than welcome if you decide to come back!

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host

What a great place to work! I highly recommend coming here to work for Rudy. He's a really nice guy and has created a wonderful hostel. The other staff were so much fun and the hostel is very organised with clear work schedules...best of luck with everything in the future Rudy, keep up the good work!! :)

(Excellent )

08/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)

Megan stayed with us fr a month working at reception and kitchen, helping us at organization in the hostel and creating a good atmosphere with people. She is relaxed an uncomplicated, definitely a good experience. If you decide to come back you know there is a place waiting for you! Gracias!

(Excellent )

17/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (John)

John, with his great carpentering and designer skills, was supervising carpentering works in our new hostel. He was working along other 5-10 volunteers making best effort. It wasn't easy at all! He's a lovely guy ti have around and work with. Highly recommended!

(Excellent )

17/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jeanine)

Jeanine was helping with the reception when our new hostel was just starting. She was a great help, flexible and laid-back, didn't mind cleaning or any other kind of job, taking it seriously. At the same time she was fun, making friends with other volunteers and guests.

(Excellent )

04/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jeanine) for host

I spent 3 weeks helping at the "daughter" hostel. I was receptionist, dealt with guests and prepared breakfast. The work schedule is fair and you have time to explore San Cristóbal de las Casas. Rudy and Monika are really nice people. I met very lovely other volunteers and had a great time with them.

(Excellent )

12/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rilana)

Rilana was very helpful for me in administration,
young girl learning very fast how to improve better service at hostel,
she like to organizate meetings creating a good atmosphere all time!

(Excellent )

18/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Rilana) for host

I stayed away from home for four months and helped here for one and a half month and we couldn't have maked a better choice than this!!
I absoultely fell in love with San Cristobal and we had an amazing time with all the people. Rudy is maybe one of the nicest guys in the world and cared of us like a father. I really really felt comfortable… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)

Lovely girl that you will not want she let your place,
with a big smile she enjoy the activities all time and helped me to organizate reception things.

She asked me to come back in the future and of course is welcome!

(Excellent )

04/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host

San Cristóbal is a perfect place to be: It's safe, there are many street performer and lots of bars and clubs to spend the hole night. I loved to walk over the huge markets of artesanías, fruits and vegetables and to be in middle of the interesting mayan culture.
Almost half a year ago I worked in the hostel for one and a half month and I'm still… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor)

El camarada Taylor!
The master of the kitchen!
You will get a lot of help improving things all time to make a better service. Obviously you are welcome again!

(Excellent )

21/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host

This place was such a great way to spend a month in Chiapas. San Cristobal is a magical town, and Rudy and all the other staff/guests made it even better by being amazing and beautiful people. It was the hardest place I've ever had to leave, without a doubt. I think about the hostel and San Cris all the time, and I'm sure I'll be back one day.… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolás )

El Nico!
A great traveller with a big smile and chef hands!
Love to spend time with people creating an amazing atmosphere around him, a storyteller that maybe he never wanted to let your place!

(Excellent )

12/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Nicolás ) for host

I worked three months at this hostel. The atmosphere is very nice. The Staff and Rudy, the owner, are a good group for work. They are always open to new suggestions.
There are always fun things to do, to share moments that make you never want to leave.

(Excellent )

12/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (egle annita)

Egleeee!
Beautiful workawayer!
Organizated and very involved in the project!
All time she has new ideas to improve service and getting better!
Thanks a lot for everything my friend!

(Excellent )

23/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (egle annita) for host

Very nice place, very nice people.
Rudy the owner is very nice and friendly!!
The hostel is very nice and confortable place.
This hostel is a very good place to enjoy san cristobal de las casas.

(Excellent )

18/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Lola)

Julia was an exceptional WA!
Thank you for everything!

We are happy to meet you!

(Excellent )

18/01/2013

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Lola) for host

I was helping here for one and a half month and I had a blast. Everyone who´s working there is a great soul, the guests became close friends and it´s a place where people have a hard time leaving.

The city San Cristobal is amazing and a place to live forever-tonns of culture, party, nature and a place for a great time.

Gracias por todo!!!!!

(Excellent )

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