Volunteering for backpacker hostels is a great way to embrace slow travel, foster deeper and

more meaningful connections with like-minded people, learn new skills, show your talent,

and of course, save up while travelling since accommodation costs can really take a toll on

backpackers’ idea of slow travel.

However, it’s not always as easy and glamorous as it seems, especially after watching some

video on social media or reading about it.

A volunteer must possess the ability to be flexible in terms of their daily routine and food

preferences, for there’s an obvious difference between being a “Guest” and a “Volunteer” in

the travel industry.

Besides, a volunteer has to have an easy going social conduct, great communication skills,

calm demeanour, and an upbeat vibe that simply makes their company irresistible.

But having said that, we understand that all of us are humans, and that’s why it’s only fair to

treat each other like that, be it a volunteer, a guest, a janitor, or a CEO. After all, goodness is

a two-way traffic.

How’s volunteering at The Hideout Hiraeth different from volunteering at other hostels:

As you might have already read and understood about us, The Hideout Hiraeth is a fairly

young brand of offbeat hostel-cum-homestay near Manali that was started back in June,

2021. And since the idea is to bring together the lively vibe of a backpacker hostel and the

warmth of a homestay in one place, there might be a few differences in how we function on

daily basis, especially keeping in view the balancing act of running the fairly new business

efficiently while making our best efforts to make travellers simply fall in love with the

experiences at The Hideout Hiraeth.

Our QUEST:

The work ethics of The Hideout Hiraeth team include 5 major pillars: Quality, Uniqueness,

Experience, Safety, Trustworthiness. These simply make it a Q.U.E.S.T to be a better

version of ourselves everyday, just so we can make our place feel like home for every

traveller, and of course, ourselves!

Our primary aim, from a business perspective, is to expand this concept of accommodation

across the nation through franchise models.

Till now, The Hideout Hiraeth has hosted over 1000 travellers from all parts of the world who

have gone back with some really great memories. The positive reviews across various

platforms online by travellers who stayed with us is a testament to our genuine efforts to our

Q.U.E.S.T.

The Hideout Hiraeth (also “THH” or “We” or “Us”) expects following from the individuals seeking Volunteer role:

1. The Volunteer is expected to stay active to effectively carry out their role between

09:00 AM and

10: 30 PM. And this DOES NOT mean the Volunteer has to keep working throughout

this duration, no. It just means that they shall remain active and available to help

THH staff and management during these hours.

2. The Volunteer is expected to be easy-going, flexible and adjusting, candid, honest,

not someone with extreme opinions about anything in this world, and most

importantly, knows how to not break down in pressure situations. If the applicant

thinks that they lack any of these MUST-HAVE traits, then THH apologises, we

cannot go ahead with this association. Please be very mindful of this since all of these will be tested on a regular basis once you’re here.

3. The Volunteer is expected to follow THH SOPs for guest check-ins and check-outs,

including pre-checkin and post-check in formalities and help THH in these formalities

on a daily basis.

4. The Volunteer is expected to come up with novel, effective, and viable content ideas

for THH social media (Instagram, X , LinkedIn) and share the same with the Host or

Manager.

5. The Volunteer is expected to provide viable and effective suggestions on how to

improve the THH website (work in progress) , THH daily operations, quality of

experience for guests at THH after factoring in and understanding the property rules,

expenses, and brand image.

Want to Volunteer at The Hideout Hiraeth? Fill out the form below and we will get in touch with you within 72 hours: