Volunteer Opportunities at HI-DC

Hostelling International-Washington, DC (HI-DC) is a unique non-profit organization, offering budget accommodations that cater to travelers of all ages, from around the world. With the help of volunteers, we offer a wide variety of programs for our guests, including walking tours, information services, evenings out and events in the Hostel. With the help and guidance of volunteers, these activities (almost all of them free) encourage interaction between, and promote international understanding among, hostellers. All of this fits our mission:

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

HI-DC volunteers are citizen-ambassadors for Washington, DC, acquainting travelers with the unique experiences and traditions of the capital city, and building cross-cultural understanding and socially aware travel. Volunteers are needed for flexible shifts – morning, afternoon or evening – in the following positions:

Volunteer Information Desk Specialist

Information Desk Volunteers act as a Washington DC Resource for guests by dispensing DC travel information to hostellers, updating and improving information desk reference materials and answering many frequently asked questions at the desk in the lobby.

Volunteer Tour Guide

Volunteer Tour Guides lead hostellers to special events in and around the Washington DC area like Arts, History, and Monument tours.

Contact

Join us in making Hostelling International stand out from the rest with our special event and educational programs. Click here to see brief bios of our volunteers. To be a part of our exciting team, contact Fatimata Gakou about volunteer opportunities.

Fatimata Gakou
Programs Director, HI-DC
fgakou@hiwashingtondc.org