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ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International New York

HI New York's facade
Richard Morris Hunt was the architect of our building. The front facade of the Metropolitan Museum and the pedestal that the Statue of the Liberty stands on are two other structures that Richard Morris Hunt designed.

Are you passionate about New York City? Do you like interacting with people from all over the world? Help travelers have incredible and organized travel experiences! We are looking for New Yorkers to work the Info Desk at HI USA's landmark location HI New York. Info Desk Volunteers will work 3 hour shifts when we are most busy: during the morning and during check-in in the evening.

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

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About Hostelling International New York

Location:

891 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025, US

Mission Statement

To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

Description

Who We Are

We bring travelers together in the largest hostel network in the USA, but that’s just the start: from local tours and experiences, to experiential learning programs, HI USA strives to bring moments of cultural understanding to our guests and community members. HI USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-based organization that reinvests our surpluses back into our hostels and programs so they can have an even greater impact, year after year.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
International
Arts & Culture, Community, International

WHEN

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WHERE

891 Amsterdam Ave.New York, NY 10025

(40.798637,-73.96661)
 

DATE POSTED

September 14, 2022

SKILLS

  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Volunteer application and on site training

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