Come and join us in our hostel on the banks of Loch Ness!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature: 56 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 54 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

17h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

As a volunteer, the work will consist of an average of 3 hours of cleaning per day, 5 days per week. Work begins at 11am and once finished, the rest of the day is free to explore around the hostel! Volunteers stay in a shared, staff dorm and have full access to the hostel kitchen, lounge and laundry facilities. The cleaning is very straightforward and the position offers lots of opportunities to meet new people and experience new things!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

76 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

56 Get in touch with nature
54 Meeting international travelers
30 Practicing English
29 Immersing in the local culture
28 Meeting locals
12 Developing social awareness

Marta

Spain

This was my first volunteering experience and I couldn't have ask for more, the work was light and the people amazing, both of the supervisors Jake and Rob genuinely care for the volunteers. I ended up staying two extra week and I would've stayed more if the hostel didn't close for the season. This hostel will make your expectations about volunteering really high, I would recommend it to anyone.

26 days ago

Alice

Australia

I had a fantastic experience at Loch side. I was made to feel very welcome from the start by the team and a great bunch of volunteers. The work is straightforward and hours are very fair. Its the perfect place to relax and unwind in a beautiful place. Rob was a great supervisor, very approchable and took the time to get to know everyone and genuinely cared about your experience there.

28 days ago

ALEXANDRA

Brazil

Omg! I think it was the best volunteer that i have. It was a real Exchange of culture, people and work! The work its very easy and the place amazing! I really loved my time there. Loch Ness is awesome! Thank you so much Rob and all the volunteers, i miss you guys! See you in the next season 🫶🫶

30 days ago

Kaya

United States

I honestly cannot speak highly enough about the hostel, the management, the other volunteers and the experience. It was the best first Worldpackers experience I could have asked for. The nature surrounding the hostel is absolutely incredible and I feel so blessed to have been able to spend a month exploring and being part of the hostel family. Rob was a fantastic manager, he is so fun and welcoming and very good at communicating and motivating the staff. I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about this place. I highly recommend the hostel to anyone and everyone

about 1 month ago

Colm

Canada

I truly can't imagine a better hostel to volunteer at, this place felt like home after only being there a couple days. The work is straightforward and easy, the social setting and overall vibe is perfect. Everybody is so welcoming and friendly, you'll have a hard time not making lasting friends with the other volunteers and guests. Rob (the manager) was a quick friend and a really great guy. He's quick to help if there's any problems with work or anything else. The hostel is in a remote area surrounded by beautiful nature, but doesn't have any shops nearby (grocery delivery is cheap).

about 1 month ago

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Hosted by Rob

Top Host: This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
Response Rate: This host usually answers to 40% of the messages
Response Time: This host usually writes back in 3 days

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