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Volunteer Opportunity

Be a Local Tour Guide for Hostel Guests at HI Santa Monica

Hostelling International USA (HI USA)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Santa Monica, CA
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    • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Travel & Hospitality

    Description

    HI Santa Monica hostel is looking for volunteers that are interested in creating and leading a walking tour of their favorite Los Angeles neighborhood! Give our guests the opportunity to learn more about this city's unique history and culture, and meet travelers from around the world!

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead a group of hostellers on a pre-planned walking tour
    • Give historical and cultural context about different points of interest

    WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA?

    • Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
    • Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange
    • Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more
    • Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels
    • Training provided and flexible schedule
    • Have fun while making a difference!

    PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION

    HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery.

    Please note: In order to volunteer in-person at HI USA, you must undergo a criminal background check prior to your first official shift.

    HI Santa Monica hostel is looking for volunteers that are interested in creating and leading a walking tour of their favorite Los Angeles neighborhood! Give our guests the opportunity to learn more about this city's unique history and culture, and meet travelers from around the world!

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead a group of hostellers on a pre-planned walking tour
    • Give historical and cultural context about different points of interest

    WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA?

    • Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
    • Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange
    • Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more
    • Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels
    • Training provided and flexible schedule
    • Have fun while making a difference!

    PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION

    HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper…

    Location

    On-site

    HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

    1436 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

    Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity

    Instructions:

    TO APPLY:

    Let us know you want to help and/or select the opportunity from the link below and then click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page:

    https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=26

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