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Looking for Volunteer to Lead Travelers on Balboa Park Tour
ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International San Diego
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11 people are interested
We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to lead international and domestic travelers staying at our HI San Diego Downtown hostel location on a walking tour of Balboa Park. We currently have a tour guide on Fridays that can provide training.
Ideal schedule is weekly on either Saturday or Sunday. And/or serving a Sub Tour Guide when our Friday tour guide is out of town.
Our goal through tours is to expose our travelers to local San Diego sites and culture, as well as providing opportunities for travelers to get to know one another and experience cultural exchange.
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 San Diego
Location:
739 4th Ave. Suite 203, 521 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101, US
Mission Statement
To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.
Description
Hostelling International San Diego is a nonprofit that helps connect world travelers with the community of San Diego. Hostels are unique budget accommodations that promote sustainable cultural and environmental tourism.
HI USA provides budget accommodations and educational programs for travelers of all ages here in the US. Each of the 4,000+ hostels worldwide have clean, safe dormitory style sleeping rooms as well as common areas designated for cooking, dining, reading, and gatherings of all kinds. We promote global understanding and cultural exchange through our network of hostels & programs. Designed to bring people together, hostels have been likened to a miniature United Nations; San Diego is committed to linking the community with the rest of the world through travel workshops and educational programs in local area schools and of course by opening up our commnuity to the many travelers passing through San Diego.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
International
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
521 Market St.San Diego, CA 92101
(32.71128 ,-117.15974 )
DATE POSTED
June 1, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training