Hostel Life

Life behind the front desk — for hosts and the volunteers who keep the place humming.

Guests checking in at a hostel reception with a warm interaction with staff.

What hostels actually look for in a volunteer (from the front desk)

Want to get accepted faster — or pick better volunteers? Here's what hostel owners really screen for, what gets you declined, and how to write a listing that attracts the right people.

Mara Okonkwo· 7 min