Volunteering at our hostel and learn about the ecuadorian culture and cuisine in Banos, Ecuador

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12/06/2021
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2021

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Welcome to our hostel in Baños Ecuador, a beautiful city filled with culture, amazing food, lots of outdoor activities and a great nightlife.

We have two hostels both located in the heart of Banos Ecuador, in an excellent area for those willing to explore the attractions in our lovely town.

We have a strong focus on creating a clean, open and friendly social environment to make our Hostel the ideal place for travelers who want to explore Baños and have an experience of a lifetime.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about the ecuadorian culture and cuisine, our local drinks and also practice your Spanish skills with our family, or people from all over the world visiting us everyday!
Help
We are constantly looking for new volunteers capable of helping us out with our everyday tasks. This includes working at the reception, welcoming guests, helping with the marketing of our business, providing tourist information, planning events at night for guests, and keeping the kitchen, hostel and restaurant clean.

We have two hostels right around the corner from each other and you will be helping at both. Shifts are 5 days a week 5 hours a day.

We expect you to help us to create a warm and friendly atmosphere that makes everybody (including you!) feel at home.

In return we provide you a bed in one of our comfortable dormitories, breakfast, free use of our computers, wi fi, hot showers, access to the kitchen and fridge, book exchange library, purified drinking water, free laundry, board games, bikes, great discounts on the activities to do in Banos Ecuador, and incentives for your wonderful work!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
You will stay either in our staff house with other volunteers or in one of our hostels in a dorm room with other volunteers.
What else ...
We are looking for people to commit a minimum of 2 weeks, We require:Advanced English and Basic Spanish to communicate
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
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.5)

Communication:
(4.0)

10/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Magali) for host

I spent a week in the hostal. With the pandemia, just one of the two places was open. The work was interesting : cleaning the roof top, rooms and floors, doing laundry, welcoming tourists. But what I prefered was helping in the kitchen. The kitchen team is really nice. The food was good too. The volunteering was also a good way to discover the… read more

(Very good )

09/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (André) for host

Una gran experiencia, la vibra del lugar es energizante, la acomodación muy agradable con comida deliciosa. La ciudad es maravillosa. Henry y su familia me ayudaron a disfrutar y conocer al máximo de la ciudad.

(Excellent )

28/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Leanne)

really good volunteer, she is funny and really smart, we hope you the best! nice to meet you Leanne

(Excellent )

28/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)

Excellent volunteer, funny and kind, nice trip and we hope we can see you again

(Excellent )

28/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefania)

One of the best volunteer we have, she is funny and really smart, we hope you the best! nice to meet you Stefania

(Excellent )

20/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Erica)

Erica was amazing, really polite and excellent person, we already miss her! thank you for all your help, enjoy the rest of your trip

(Excellent )

19/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paige) for host

This was a great hostel because of the central location with a great terrace view, fun staff, and opportunities to go on awesome day trips (rafting, canyoning, etc.). The work was relaxed, helping with both reception and the restaurant. Thanks everyone at our place ! :))

(Excellent )

14/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Paige)

One of the best volunteer we have, she is funny and really smart, we hope you the best! nice to meet you paige

(Excellent )

06/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Margaux) for host

I'm so sorry to read your feedback. I know the deal was to stay two weeks, but I didn't feel well in this workaway. I tell the others volunteers about my date of living few days ago, but unfortunately the manager didn't talk to me about my stay, I had almost no contact with him... It wasn't a bad experience, but not the best for me, mostly because… read more

(Neutral )

05/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Margaux)

Cumplio parte de sus funciones en su horario, lo unico particularmente mal fue que imcumplio el minimo de tiempo del voluntariado ya que se les pide 2 semanas como minimo y a la semana nos informo que ya tenia el boleto comprado sin darnos opcion de buscar otra persona.

(Neutral )

21/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (clement) for host

I stayed 2 weeks in this hostel ans it was amazing, i quickly feel at home with a new family! The job was easy and let me a lot of time to enjoy all the activities than Banos can offer: rafting,canyoning,hiking,biking...
I defenetly recommend this hostel if you want to stay a bit in Banos.
Hasta luego amigos!!!!

(Excellent )

20/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (clement)

Champi was an excellent volunteer, super funny and super pleasant treatment, really your stay with us was very great, we wish you the best vibes in the rest of your trip through Latin America, you will always be welcome here in Baños

(Excellent )

24/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)

Luke has been one of the best volunteers we could have in his stay, super proactive, friendly and cordial with all the guests as well as the staff that works inside the hostel, really recommended 100%, we wish you the best in your trip and hope you next time we meet again here, thanks Luke

(Excellent )

19/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Pablo) for host

I had 2 amazing weeks in Banos, while working at the Hostel! The staff is very cool and the work is relaxed! Thanks for everything!!

(Excellent )

24/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

I had the most amazing time working here which became a home away from home. Charles, Felix, Isaac and Cesar were so friendly, welcoming and patient with me due to the little Spanish that I knew. Working with these guys has given me some of the best memories of my travels which I will cherish forever. The work was relatively easily behind… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Iliana) for host

I had a really great time volunteering here. Henry was super accommodating and friendly. Banos is a great city, so much to do! You can easily do your activities during the morning if your shift is in the afternoon. The work was pretty easy, helping at the reception desk or in the restaurant. I'm definitely going to miss everyone especially… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host

I spent 2 weeks here and it was nice. Banos is a great town and many cool people pass by there. The volunteers and some of the staff here are great. But I highly recommend that you are fluent in Spanish since all the work is either at the reception or as a waiter. My Spanish is bad so Sarah was a great help by making sure I worked in the more… read more

(Very good )

16/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (MANUEL LUIS) for host

Spent close to 1 months helping out here doing all sorts of stuff including reception, building, and painting. Henry, Sra. Gloria & everyone there are amazing people and very welcoming. The atmosphere is really laid back and by the end it felt like I was leaving home again.

(Very good )

10/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)

Sasha and Sophia, two amazing girls who came to our hostel and become a part of our family.
They hard work, helping out and doing more than I could expect from a volunteer.
Thank you ladies, your smiles still remain in the atmospehere in our hostel and in everyones mind.
Our guests even left refferences for them on Tripadvisor, thats how these… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sasha)

(Excellent )

04/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Renate)

What can i say about, she is the best of the best, no words could describe all the hard work and all the big smiles she draw on everysingle customer we got, we are so so grateful with her amazing job, if we could ever turn back time we would took her again and again, if you ever have the opportunity to have her as a workawayer take her ASAP.

I… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Renate) for host

I came to the hostel to be a volunteer for a week or two. Well I stayed there more than 3 month having the most amazing experience in working abroad, working in a hostel, experience of Ecuador and Baños de agua Santa. I have such a great memories of every single person who works there and Henry who runs the hostel. My work was at reception,… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Felicia)

I can not describe how greatful and the gratitude i have for Felicia and Brianna, we have great moments, walking around, painting some beautiful landscapes and above all we create a friendship forever.

I miss you guys

(Excellent )

29/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Fionn) for host

I stayed about a month in Banos and it is a great town not big but really nice, there is plenty of activities to do when you are not working (hiking, rafting, hot springs, waterfalls).Henry, his family and the staff were very welcoming and patient with my poor level of spanish. I got a bed in a small dorm (4 people) with bathroom en suite,… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (gabriela elissa) for host

Henry was really welcoming, and gave me all the facilities the hostel could offer. the breakfast is delicious... and his mom and all the staff that works there are lovely. Great food and great people.. I really felt from leaving there.. I've been only two weeks because I had to keep my journey. But its definitely a great place to be in Banos!

(Very good )

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