Be part of the team at our unique hostel in Cape Town, South Africa

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17/10/2020
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2020

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We are South Africa's original hostel, founded 30 years ago by two awesome people - Toni & Lee - with a dream to bring people from all over the world together, and make a difference in the world. The hostel has won many awards due to our "Fair Trade" status, and the unique experiences we offer our guests.

We are located right in the centre of Cape Town, with all the buzzing and famous streets surrounding us. We are actively involved in making our community better. Our main goal at the moment is working with our staff's children to better their education. We have a social outreach project that we currently sponsor. We host monthly events where the children of the club come and present their speeches and get to practice their public speaking.
Types of help and learning opportunities
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helping us will allow you to immerse yourself in the African culture, meet amazing people from all over, learn how to work a well-know reservation system, the opportunity to go on unforgettable tours, and get the chance to learn some of our many South African languages!
Help
We are seeking passionate, hard-working, and motivated interns to come help at our hostel in return for a place to stay and breakfast.

We want you if you can offer one of the following
- Photographer, graphic artist – (you need a good social media profile/portfolio-)
- Passionate about technology and analysing data
- Motivated to run cool events at our hostel
- 22 years and older

Things we need help with:
- Helping at reception (Checking people in/out, talking to guests).
- Helping the house-keepers (Part of time will be to help clean the rooms and get linen ready).

Most of the tasks are fairly simple and easy but we are looking for people to go beyond what we ask and in return you can help on great projects and meet amazing people.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer our interns shared accommodation (with other interns only). Mixed dorms - we cannot guarantee that its only single sex dorms but we try to do our best to accommodate the sexes in their own dorms where possible.
What else ...
Interns are more than encouraged to go out and explore Cape Town and its surroundings before or after your Workaway experience. We offer some free tours, and other paid tours.
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
5hours/day, 5 days/ 25 hours a week max

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Feedback left by and about host (11)

05/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host

I had such a sensational time here. Lee and the team will welcome you with open arms and you instantly feel at home. With a variety of different shifts and only working 5hrs a day you have plenty of time to get out of the hostel and see as Cape Town, and plenty of opportunities to meet other travellers and volunteers.
Working at this hostel was an… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Harriet)

It was such a pleasure to have you with us Harriet and the time flew by so quickly for us too. If you want a job done and seen through to the end Harriet is your girl. She was amazingly efficient and a pleasure to have around. She also went the extra mile over and above her designated tasks. Harriet we would have you back in a heartbeat too!

(Excellent )

04/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Harriet) for host

Where do i begin....This place became my home for 2 months from January to end of February. It was a unforgettable experience, I didn't want to leave. I was welcomed with open arms, made some real life long friends there - ja. This experience was so very rewarding, I got involved in many different projects as well as my standard work, 5 hours a… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)

Lucas you are a delightful young man who took your job seriously and did very well. Our staff all loved working with you and I think became your surrogate mum's especially Margie who talks about you all the time and how helpful you were in housekeeping. I think your English improved in leaps and bounds you were a little shy to start off with but… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host

I had a really great time at there, I spent 2 incredible months in Cape Town, where I had the opportunity to learn not just the english, but a lot of other things. I also had the opportunity to develop my english and to make a lot of friends and to meet different people from all around the world. The amazing staff and owners made me feel very… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)

Luca is an extremely talented young man check out his artwork! He is also proactive. I asked him to do a mural for us and he had it all worked out before he arrived and did an awesome job. He also designed t-shirts for our interns. One evening we had an Italian night and Luca made pasta we all learnt how to roll it out with a pasta machine finish… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host

I really do not know where to start.
In the last September I was simply looking for a place, far from my city, that would allow me to live new experiences and live a different reality.
But what I found in Capetown, and especially in this place, goes much further.
In addition to the city and guests from all over the world, I found in the hostel… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Guilherme)

Thank you so much Guilherme you were a breath of fresh air. I loved your music you played at breakfast and you were always so willing, friendly to everyone and did a great job here. I liked that you got involved in doing things for others that shows a generosity of your spirit.
I am sure you would do well wherever you volunteer and you are welcome… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Guilherme) for host

Sometimes we must have to leave your life with the destiny. I didn’t planned stay here, and after looking for something in Capetown when I was already in South Africa, Lee can fitted me for 2 weeks. More than got me tours, she gave to me a confortable bed, a cozy room and a awesome breakfast with a perfect view to Table Mountain and Lions Head, a… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)

Carolyn was absolutely fantastic! Her work ethic and positive attitude rubbed off on all our staff. Carolyn's business experience meant we too could learn from her. Her willingness to share her ideas and her passion for travel, fitness and fun will always be remembered. We highly recommend Carolyn and hope to see her back her as a Workaway again!

(Excellent )

10/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host

I had a great 6 weeks here, everyone made me feel right at home. Toni & Lee are very passionate about the guest experience and the guests in return show a lot of appreciation (with a lot of return guests passing through during my stay). They are always open to new ideas and expect high engagement from you during your stay which makes the… read more

(Excellent )

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