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94 people are interested
Lead Iconic Washington DC Tours for Travelers
ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International Washington D.C.
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94 people are interested
HI Washington DC is looking for volunteers to help lead tours for hostel guests.
Tours are a great way for hostellers to learn about Washington DC, as well as meet fellow travelers.
Tours include, but are not limited to:
Monument Tour
Capitol Hill Tour
Dupont Circle Tour
Georgetown Tour
Baseball games (in season)
The ideal availability is as follow: weekday evenings (anytime after 5:30 pm), weekday mornings (9:30 am or 10 am), and/or Saturday at 10 am or anytime after 5 pm.
Training is provided.
The benefits of volunteering with HI USA include:
- Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
- Work to increase understanding and tolerance by helping people break down cultural barriers
- Help travelers to the community have a great travel experience
- Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages and intercultural communication
- Participate in fun appreciation events for local volunteers
- Receive personal and professional development opportunities
- Earn HI USA membership and dorm overnights at HI USA hostels
More opportunities with Hostelling International Washington D.C.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hostelling International Washington D.C.
Location:
1009 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, US
Mission Statement
"To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling."
Description
Hostelling International USA (registered as American Youth Hostels, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that has been serving young travelers for 79 years strong. Founded in 1934 to promote international understanding of the world and its people through hosteling, Hostelling International USA (HI-USA) currently operates a network of over 50 quality hostel facilities across the United States. In addition to being a great place to stay, HI-USA hostels offer a wide range of fun activities, events and educational programs that enrich the travel experience and create opportunities for greater intercultural awareness and understanding.
We are the American affiliate of the Hostelling International (HI), which is overseen by the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF). The global HI network offers more than 4,000 hostels in over 80 countries.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1009 11th Street, NWWashington, DC 20001
DATE POSTED
November 30, 2018
SKILLS
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training