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ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International Chicago

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

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA?

- Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
- Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange
- Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more
- Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels
- Training provided and flexible schedule
- Have fun while making a difference!

PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION

HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery.

SCHEDULE:
Info Desk Volunteers will work 3 hour shifts when the hostel is busiest: during the morning breakfast hours and during check-in in the evening. Currently available shifts are Tuesdays 9a - 12p, and most days from 4p-7p. Shifts are flexible by an hour (9a-12p can be 8a-11a, for example). You will have a chance to sign up for one or more recurring weekly shifts.

TO APPLY:

Select the opportunity from this list https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp and then click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page.


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About Hostelling International Chicago

Location:

24 East Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, US

Mission Statement

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

Description

HI-Chicago brings the world to Chicago. It is the spectacular downtown hostel that is part of the international organization HI-USA. HI-USA is a nonprofit international organization that fosters intercultural learning and exploration through travel and education. Our worldwide network of over 4000 hostels hosts over 32 million overnight stays per year.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Education & Literacy
International
Arts & Culture, Education & Literacy, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

24 East Ida B. Wells DriveChicago, IL 60605

(41.87591,-87.62659)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Info Desk Volunteers will work 3 hour shifts when the hostel is busiest: during the morning breakfast hours and during check-in in the evening. Currently available shifts are Tuesdays 9a - 12p, and any days from 4p-7p. Shifts are flexible by an hour
  • TO APPLY: Select the opportunity from this list https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp and then click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page.

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