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* We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note we are a seasonal hostel and only open from May to September.
Our hostel provides accommodations to travelers from around the world creating a diverse community where positive social exchange and friendships develop. We enjoy helping travelers explore Alaska and it’s surrounding glaciers, mountains, and backcountry. We are in a central location in Anchorage and walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and night life. This position is ideal for people who both love the outdoors and love meeting travelers from around the world. We have a wood burning sauna, sensory deprivation float tank, and bicycles to explore the surrounding trails.
- Requirements:
-Work hours are 5 hours every day 3 to 4 days a week. This gives you plenty of time on your days off to explore Alaska with other travelers. Minimum wage will be offered for every hour worked.
- We provide a shared dorm room and breakfast.
- Tasks include cleaning of the hostel and dorm rooms, welcoming guests and helping them with questions.
come join our family!!!Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Meet travelers from all over the world. Ideal for learning skills related to tourism, guiding, and interpersonal skills.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
- breakfast and accommodations included.
- comfortable socializing and greeting guests.
- desire to explore Alaska and share advice on local hikes, restaurants, and nightlife.
- helping with general housekeeping; cleaning and preparing beds.
- at least a 3 week commitment requiredLanguages
Languages spoken
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
We have both camping and a small dorm style cottage next to our hostel with 4 beds, It is a shared space - cozy and comfortable.
What else ...
We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and spend our time hiking, paragliding, and rafting rivers. We are happy to show you around or take you with us on hikes. You will have time every week to explore different parts of Alaska. We are not a party hostel but we enjoy socializing with kind spirits who also love nature and a positive community atmosphere.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have wireless internet throughout the hostel and a communal lounge downstairs. Our backyard also receives good WIFI with picnic tables.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a parking spot that can be made available on our hostels property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Olé and the team (including the chickens) were extremely welcoming and made sure you had plenty of time to enjoy Alaska and took us on some beautiful hikes. The hostel is a pretty calm environment and makes it very easy to meet travel partners. The… read more
The work is very easy, I worked four days a week and i had the opportunity to travel around Alaska with… read more
I stayed a month with 3/4 days shifts of work and 3/4 days off for traveling or just spending time to relax and connect to people at the hostel.
Ole is a very generous person, who took uns Volunteers on some hikes and showed us around. The whole atmosphere at the hostel… read more
Alaska is an incredible place, with so much to do - especially if you are outdoorsy - and Anchorage is a great base to explore it.
Everyone at the hostel was awesome and got along really well. Work basically consisted in housekeeping and a little bit of reception, nothing too hard and overall enjoyable. The hours… read more
While on shift, she was a consistent self-starter, and had no trouble at all doing what was expected. Tasks were performed thoroughly, and her interactions with guests were professional and… read more
Here are some reasons why:
- the people who are staying and/or working there are very nice & interesting
- the hostel has awesome features like a sauna or a float tank
- it's a gateway for amazing outdoor adventures
Ole is an very wise man. He is super kind and really wants you to have a good time. Also he cares about the… read more
I'm glad that I got a chance to be part of the… read more
Personality wise, he's an easy going guy who can get along with anyone. After exploring… read more