Hostel Volunteering Opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona

• Exchange hours per day
  4
• Days off per Week
  2
• Accomodation Provided
  Yes
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Smoking Allowed
  No
• Amenities
  Wifi, A/C, Kitchen
• Types of Help & Learning Opportunities
  Building & Repairing, Gardening & Planting, General Maintenance, House Help

About The Phoenix Hostel & Cultural Center:

The Phoenix Hostel & Cultural Center is deeply rooted in community engagement and social justice initiatives. Located in the Salt River Valley on ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples such as the Akimel O’odham and Pee Posh Indian Communities, the hostel acknowledges and respects the sovereignty of these nations. The community plays a vital role in advocating for Native organizing, supporting social justice movements concerning water rights, land repatriation, public health, housing, and cultural return. Through fostering an environment of nurturing and possibility for Native American peoples and patrons, the Phoenix Hostel & Cultural Center serves as an advocate and supporter of diverse causes aligned with social justice principles.

This vibrant community space offers a dynamic setting with large common areas, a full kitchen, lush gardens, hammocks, musical instruments, free WIFI, parking, and complimentary coffee and breakfast. The hostel hosts cultural events such as film series, performances, and social justice gatherings, further enriching the cultural experiences for travelers and students worldwide. Emphasizing the importance of cultural literacy and adaptability, the community welcomes volunteers who align with its values of promoting inclusivity, supporting marginalized communities, and championing various social justice causes. The Phoenix Hostel & Cultural Center stands as a beacon of community engagement, offering a platform for individuals to actively participate in meaningful initiatives that contribute to positive social change and foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Hostel Volunteering Opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona:

**Volunteer Opportunity Overview:**

Phoenix Hostel & Cultural Center is currently seeking positive, kind, and responsible volunteers to help maintain a clean and welcoming environment for guests. Volunteers are crucial to the hostel’s operations and must exhibit a positive attitude, love for travel, adaptability, cultural literacy, and the ability to work in a communal setting. Duties primarily include cleaning, laundry, yard work, and occasional assistance with maintenance and improvement projects. Volunteers are expected to work 15-20 hours per week with 2 days off, mainly between 10 am – 1 pm. Non-smokers are preferred. Additionally, volunteers must be comfortable working with the Trans/LGBTQ community, support women and non-binary leadership, uplift Black/Brown women’s leadership, and advocate for migrant rights, while maintaining an anti-racist practice and commitment to social justice.

**Exchange Opportunity Details:**

1. **Accommodation:** Private room with bed, desk, shared bathroom, wifi, air conditioning.
2. **Facilities:** Laundry facilities available on site.
3. **Meals:** Shared hostel kitchen with complimentary breakfast provided.
4. **Working Hours:** 15-20 hours per week with 2 days off, primarily between 10 am – 1 pm.
5. **Duties:** Cleaning, laundry, yard work, occasional maintenance and improvement projects.
6. **Preferred Qualities:** Positive attitude, love for travel, adaptability, cultural literacy, ability to work in a communal setting.
7. **Special Requirements:** Must be non-smokers.

8. **Social Justice Commitment:** Comfortable working with Trans/LGBTQ community, supporting women and non-binary leadership, uplifting Black/Brown women’s leadership, advocating for migrant rights, and maintaining an anti-racist practice.
9. **Training Provided:** Experience in duties is not required, as training will be provided.
10. **Volunteer Motivation:** Desire to contribute, learn, and engage in a positive impact on the community.
11. **Additional Skills:** Willingness to do their best in all tasks and projects.
12. **Free Time Activities:** Enjoyment of recreational activities in their free time.
13. **Questions:** Open to answering any queries applicants may have about the volunteer program.

Contact Details

Exchange Type

• Home for Time

Regions

• United States

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