Helping hand for a beach-side hostel at the shadow of Mt. Olympus, Greece

Voluntouring staff

2 years ago

Hostel exchange in Greece – Our hostel is the ideal place to stay when you want to combine the sea & the mountains. Its serene location is the perfect getaway, whether you want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the area, or indulge in adventure activities. We are located 1 hour south of Thessaloniki, in the Litochoro area (Pieria County). The hostel lies on the Aegean sea and is only 6km. from Litochoro and the trails of mythical Mt.Olympus, which most of our travellers wish to visit. We aim to provide an informal, friendly, family setup and we hope to cater to all our guests’ needs during their trip.

What type of host are you?

Private/Individual/family

What are you looking for help with?

Building
Cleaning
Farming/Gardening
General Help
Hostel/Hotel

What’s the mission of your community?

The mission of Summit Zero is to cater, serve and provide a hospitable “home away from home” for backpackers who visit mt. Olympus and the area

How many volunteers could you host?

Only one volunteer

When would you need volunteers?

Specific periods. Upon discussion

How many hours of help per day?

6 hours of help per day

How many days of help per week?

5 days per week – 2 days off

Hostel exchange Greece: note about the volunteer work and other expectations

Through Voluntouring, we are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, mature and skilled volunteer (1 or 2 people) to assist with the hostel’s daily duties such as rooms preparation, gardening, cleaning, customer service help, in return of a very friendly and hospitable experience. Volunteers with handy skills/maintenance will be preferred. Please contact us for further details (See CONTACT DETAILS below).

Are accommodation and food included?

Yes, we offer food and accommodation

What type of accommodation can you provide?

Dormitory/shared rooms

Diet – nutrition information

We have both veggie and non-veggie meals depending on the day. During the low season, the volunteer might also be provided with supplies and asked to prepare his/her own meals.

Two meals (breakfast & dinner) are provided including coffees/teas. Alcoholic drinks are charged with a volunteer discount.

VISA – could you provide Visa support/info/invitation letters?

No, we cannot help with Visa

Volunteers’ benefits:

Cultural exchange, the opportunity to see Mt. Olympus and the area, local tours and the opportunity to meet many interesting people from around the world.

Language

English

How to get to your site

By Train from Athens (via Larissa) or Thessaloniki OSE station. The local train station is Litochoro. Very regular daily trains. Trip Duration 1 hr.
By KTEL Bus from Thessaloniki Makedonia station, almost hourly buses every day. Trip Duration 1:15min.

Is there internet access?

Yes!

CONTACT DETAILS 🔍📧

Website: http://www.summitzero.gr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Summit-Zero-hostel-Greece-123014094471586/
Instagram: summitzero_hostel

Hostname: Periklis
Host Email: periklis79 at hotmail.com