Enjoy spontaneous plans and create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with our team in Cali, Colombia

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  Description

  Conditions until the end of June are different since the place is getting setup (Please read description for June)
  
  Hola! I’m Julian, your host in Cali :)
  
  We’re looking for open-minded, positive people with great energy—travelers who bring good vibes, joy, and a sense of community, and who want to be part of building a hostel experience together.
  
  Our hostel is located in one of the best areas of Cali, meaning you’ll save not only on accommodation, but also on transportation—most tourist spots are just a 5–10 minute walk away.
  
  About the project
  
  After years of dreaming about opening my own hostel, it’s finally becoming a reality—alongside a specialty coffee shop.
  
  I’ve traveled the world volunteering and staying in hostels, so I understand both sides of the experience. Cali is a city that surprises people—the salsa, the food, and especially the energy make it hard to leave.
  
  I came here planning to stay two nights… ended up staying three weeks, kept coming back, and eventually decided to build my dream hostel here.
  
  Current situation (May–June-July)
  
  The hostel is still being set up, so conditions are different from regular operations.
  Minimum stay: 10-14 days on June, but the hours until July 7-15th th are 12-15 hours weekly / no breakfast
  
  Availability and details may vary, if you have experience working on Coffee shops would be great as we are opening one for the hostel so I love to have someone helping me creating recipes or teaching me more about the coffee world.
  
  We currently have 4 local construction staff working on the project and I have 6 Volunteers in June

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Art & design

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Languages

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Writing

  

  Performing arts

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Hiking

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Social life is an important part of our hostel. Volunteers are welcome to join our team and guests for city explorations, game nights, and nights out experiencing local music, bars, and clubs. We also enjoy spontaneous plans and creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
  
  We can share insights about local culture, Colombian food, music, nightlife, and what it’s like to run a startup hostel. If you have skills or ideas of your own, we love exchanging knowledge and learning from each other.
  
  Hosting people from different cultures allows us to grow, learn, and see our own city through new eyes. We hope to build genuine connections, exchange stories, and create memories together.

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  Help

  During your shifts, you will help with reception and other daily tasks around the hostel. In activity shifts that are almost 40% of your shifts, you’ll also be encouraged to connect with guests by leading activities and spending time together — exploring the city, playing board games, or going out to local bars and clubs.
  
  We see this as a shared experience, where volunteers and guests learn from each other and create a social, welcoming atmosphere.
  
  ** JUNE**
  
  You will be helping with DIY, general cleaning, painting and set ups, we aim to not give you hard work .

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  At the moment I'm interested in Italian and Japanese :)
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  Accommodation

  Staff will stay in a shared dorm room with staff only. The room includes space for personal belongings and lockers for added security. Clean bedding will be provided.
  
  We offer daily breakfast for volunteers. There is also a shared kitchen available for use, and creating a great opportunity for socializing and cultural exchange.
  
  The hostel has good Wi-Fi, cafe/bar discounts.
  
  **JUNE**
  
  No hot showers yet, as we are waiting to get gas install, but we have a electric stove

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  What else ...

  ** June and first two weeks of July** you'll have a lot of free time to do as you like, also schedule is pretty flexible as the task you will be giving can be done during the week as you prefer

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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