VOLUNTEERING
2025 Winner of the Hostelworld's HOSCARs Award for '3rd Best Hostel in Portugal". 33Hostel its the unique, on the West Coast of Portugal, dedicated to Solo Travellers.
We are an independent local run familiar hostel. It has been really amazing to receive fantastic guests from all the corners of the world...the exchange of cultures, stories and travels, is over-welcome!! We are running our own Hostel since 10 years and it has been the best times of our life's. At the moment we are looking for some Volunteers to help in different positions.
We like to know different cultures and our main goal is to know a litlle bit about every single person that work or Volunteer with us, culture, food, traditions...it's the best way to get to know trully a country, cook together, talk about our traditions and explane and show our beautiful country.
In the free time, workers and volunteers have a lots to do. We are close to the deserted Almagreira Beach (red rocks), near Baleal, with the best surf spots for beginners or intermediate surfers. You can also explore Berlenga Island and do Scuba diving, one of the best spots in Portugal. On top of all that, the Hostel is for Solo Travellers and has social activities every day from 8pm to 11pm where you can socialize with other travelers.
The shifts are different depending on the positions you have, the minimum period also. If you are a committed person and responsible worker that enjoy meeting people from all around the world and the willing to get to know one of the little pearls in the West Coast of Portugal, you will be more than welcome to join the Team!! In exchange, you get free accommodation and breakfast.
โ ๏ธ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐นโ ๏ธ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐โ ๏ธ
** Important Note ** ๐จ age range: 19 to 25 years, with maturity and responsibility ๐จ
** Important Note ** There is always a trial period of 3 days to a week
โ ๏ธThis is a Hostel with daily activities at the end of the day, so if you like to be part of the activities and the Hostel vibe, you are more than welcome.
If you are more a person who enjoys sunsets every day, than probably this is not the right place for you to volunteer. โ ๏ธ
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐
โงโฝ ๐๐ค๐ก๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ for 2027:
โพ ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ:
(Abril to November) ->
priority
โพ ๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ช-๐ต๐ข๐ด๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ณ: (April to November)
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Night Shift:
(April to November) - Hybrid position: job / volunteer
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โงโฝ What is expected in each task (summary):
- ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ --> (Duration two weeks)
โก Hostel Vibe Setter (2 Weeks)
Looking for a legendary Party Starter to lead our daily activities (Pub Crawls, Trivia, Beer Pong, Drinking Games).
If you’ve got massive energy and love hyping up a crowd, we want you!
What you’ll do:
- Lead the vibe & run daily hostel activities.
- Hype up the bar & boost drink sales.
- Get creative with quick social media content during events.
The Perks & Deets:
- ๐ 3 hours/day | 2 days off.
- ๐ป Natural party animal with previous hostel experience.
- ๐ค Reliable, sharp, and always backs the hostel.
โ ๏ธ Fair dinkum: If you’re more about quiet sunsets than wild nights, this one ain't for you. Catch ya at the bar! ๐๐
- ๐ ๐๐น๐๐ถ-๐๐ฎ๐๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ --> (Duration two weeks)
๐ ๏ธ Hostel All-Rounder (2 Weeks)
Looking for a champ who loves to get stuck in!
We need a proactive Multi-tasker to help keep the hostel and rentals running smoothly, and jump onto reception when things quiet down.
What you need & what you get:
- ๐ 3 hours/day | 1 day off.
- ๐ Morning person ready to smash the day early.
- ๐ Open invitation to join our epic daily night activities.
โ ๏ธ Listen up: We love a good party vibe here. If you’re more about quiet sunsets than joining the hostel buzz, this one might not be your cup of tea.
- ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฉ --> (Hybrid position: job / volunteer --> Minimum duration of 2 months)
๐ Night Shift Receptionist (2+ Months Hybrid)
We are looking for a focused, reliable Night Owl to manage our reception from 00:00 to 08:00.
This is a hybrid role (volunteer + pocket money) for someone who values structure and knows how to maintain a quiet, peaceful environment overnight.
Your Role:
- ๐คซ Keep it quiet: A direct, professional profile. No late-night socializing at the desk to prevent noise.
- ๐ Clear boundaries: Maintain a professional distance with guests outside your shift to ensure authority at night.
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******* One last essential point *******
To ensure a safe and happy environment for everyone, our hostel follows a shared code of conduct and set of rules. By accepting this experience, you agree to these guidelines. Please note that to protect our community, any failure to respect these rules by staff or volunteers will result in the immediate termination of the collaboration and departure from the hostel. We count on you to help us keep the good vibes alive in our home!

