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66 people are interested
Traveler Outing Guide
ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International-Portland Northwest International Hostel
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66 people are interested
Portland is a great city with a multitude of mini-cultures and a colorful history. This position involves organizing group excursions to help hostellers meet other travelers get to know the local area.
This volunteer position is flexible with different kinds of events. Show them the best views of Portland on the 4T Hike, or another hike you like. Dive into art at the Portland Art Museum's Free Night, First Thursday in the Pearl District, or Last Thursday on Alberta Street. Take hostellers on a brew-pub crawl to taste the best local microbrews, or test your knowledge with travelers at a Pub Trivia Night. Go to Science Pub at the Mission or Bagdad Theaters, or play nerd at OMSI After Dark or free play night at Ground Kontrol. Portland's options are endless.
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About Hostelling International-Portland Northwest International Hostel
Location:
425 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, US
Mission Statement
The Hostelling International - Portland, Northwest Hostel is affiliated with Hostelling International USA, a nonprofit organization with the mission "to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling."
To fulfill this mission, we provide educational and recreational opportunities for people of all ages and nationalities through low-cost, high-quality accommodations and activities. Through formal programming as well as informal socializing among hostellers, we promote international awareness and understanding. The HI-Portland, Northwest Hostel was established in 1998 as a 34-bed hostel. Since then, we have expanded and now have a total of 74 dorm beds and 20 private rooms.
Hostelling International USA (registered as American Youth Hostels, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1934 to promote international understanding of the world and its people through hostelling. HI-USA is an organization driven by its mission of promoting global understanding through educational travel. Hostels, by design, are facilities that encourage interaction among their inhabitants. Common rooms, shared kitchen facilities, and small dormitory accommodations provide an environment that leads to valuable lessons in cooperative living. The very essence of the hostelling experience nurtures intercultural exchange, and it is in this context that all program content is implemented and enhanced."To help all especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the World and it's people through hostelling"
Description
HI-Portland Northwest International hostel, welcomes travelers from all over the world. Serves the community through partnerships with other non-profits, and provides cultural programs and oppertiunities for youth.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
425 NW 18th AvenuePortland, OR 97209
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Event Planning / Management
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Community Outreach
- Hospitality
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 6 months
- We prefer (though do not require!) volunteers with an interest in world travel and hostelling.