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Description
We are backpackers ourselves, so we think we know what you want from a WorkAway experience. We offer a clean place to hangout, clean bathrooms, comfy beds, fast wifi, and to be close to a 7/11 and some of the city’s main attractions. We also have dogs and a cat, a large outdoor space, and meet travellers from all around the world, every day of the week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will live in Chiang Rai and meet hundreds of travelers from all over the world, as well as build relationships with local Thai business owners.
We have a map of the area on our wall and recommend several different trips for motorbike or car. You will become an expert in the local area and customs.
Help
We are a social hostel so we’ll have a lot of fun, but you’ll still be able to get some sleep. We offer a bed, laundry, breakfast, some ingredients and a chance to cook them, as well as the opportunity to live in Chiang Rai while having a good time. This is for for an easy four hours of volunteer work, 5 times a week.
Solo travellers are preferred. This hostel will be a great place for you to meet people and we only offer bunk beds.
Since we are a social hostel, the most important task you will be expected to do is is talk and socialize with guests. We believe that a social atmosphere and an ease of meeting others is WHY people choose to stay in a hostel. So if you are really shy, this might not be the place for you to help unless you want a lot of practice.
We require a minimum of three weeks, but prefer four or more. It’s easy to extend your visa for 30 days, we can show you how! Also, please do not apply more than four weeks before you want to help, we do not take people that early.
Here are some of things you’ll be doing in exchange for this experience. We have paid cleaners so you wont have to do ALL the tasks, but cleaning duties will be given. Mopping, changing beds, sweeping and trash duty will all be involved. General duties like checking in guests and socializing will be expected.
You will also be trained in the most highly regarded of all hostel activities: BEER PONG! Our volunteers will amaze our guests with their game and encourage others to join in the fun.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Accommodation
You will get a bunk bed in a shared dorm with the other workawayers. Laundry, breakfast, occasional meals, and use of kitchen and some ingredients provided.
What else ...
Just let the owners know what you need; anything from project help to motorbike lessons.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have great outdoor and indoor workspaces and fast wifi.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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She came at a time we were renovating our new house, a bigger than ever before hostel. We didn’t even have working showers when she got here. She’s… read more
June has a big heart, and was always willing to help us over the course of her month spent here. She understands hostel life, and had a… read more
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She came at a time we were renovating our new house, a bigger than ever before hostel. We didn’t even have working showers when she got here. She’s… read more
June has a big heart, and was always willing to help us over the course of her month spent here. She understands hostel life, and had a… read more
He arrived when we were scrambling to make our hostel a presentable business and genuine home before opening, and stayed a long period after that for the winter season. He helped us a KILOGRAM! Is that a TON? I’m an American, I… read more
We also saw Tajda in different stages of life. She was already a Chess Grandmaster and held several world records at Slovenian Scrabble before arriving,… read more
Like his namesake, Joseph, Joe will take you on a path to enlightenment & lead you as his virgin son (by the way enlightenment, I've come to learn, is 10 ways to open a beer bottle, a never ending supply of jokes & quality space banjo music).
First is as her name says, she is first in awesomeness in every way.
I… read more
He has a little bit of knowledge in many different areas, from handiwork to hospitality, and went beyond what we asked of him, often seeing and fixing problems without… read more
In her three weeks here, she became part of the family, like the cool aunt that hangs out at the pool all day and doesn’t tell your mom when she catches you smoking. How many times did I… read more
I met people all over the world and got to know Chiang Rai very good. It is a perfect place to see the wonderfull temples, the waterfalls, the tea plantations, the Singa Park, the Big Buddha, the Golden Triangle and many… read more
Allow me to list some of my favorite things about her: (in no particular order)
1. She always wakes up early and works hard. We’re guilty of this ourselves, BUT this means that I can sleep in while she is easily able… read more
You made me feel at home and understood from the first second. When I arrived I had a lot to figure out regarding my coming months in Asia, which drained a lot of my energy, nonetheless you supported me in every little thing. For that I am beyond grateful. (I wish I would have been in an… read more
She regularly went above and beyond her assigned duties, and is honest and realistic when speaking with her.
Julia, you’re always welcome home in Chiang Rai! Love you! ♥️ ❤️ 💜
First and JOE!
Amanda is nice and easy in all the best ways. First contact was direct and uncomplicated, and it turns out she’s even better in person!
She immediately understood our passion for Chiang Rai and backpacking in general, and connected to idea of the hostel as a meeting place and home. She went to… read more
First and Joe, the owners of the hostel, are some of the most genuine, kind-hearted people I have ever met. They really want you to feel at home and taken care of. They have worked so hard to take care of everyone at the hostel, including the volunteers, and you will most definitely feel the… read more
Beyond her impressive resume, she’s direct and says what she means, listens intently, and communicates in an engaging way. We saw her do this in one-on-one business relations with us, the owners, as well as with guests.… read more
