2) Volunteer in chicago at my guest house

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Practice English: 16 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Connect with the locals: 15 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Please note: Yoga classes are suspended until March 2025. This position is responsible for guest relations; orienting guests to their rooms; and communicating any complaints and suggestions of improvement; also, all matters of housekeeping, including laundry; Tracking supplies for the operation of the Guest House.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 28 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
United States Visa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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25 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

16 Practicing English
15 Meeting locals
15 Meeting international travelers
12 Immersing in the local culture
4 Get in touch with nature
4 Developing social awareness

Omar

Algeria

Thank you so much for your warm welcome and support during my stay. I had a great time, improved my English a lot, and loved exploring Chicago and its culture. A special thanks to Mary, who was always there to help and guide me—it really made a difference! I'll always cherish this unforgettable experience. Take care, and I hope to see you again someday!

8 days ago

JANE

Brazil

It's so difficult to put into words this experience I had at Mary's house. It was better than I could have imagined. My intention was just to improve my English language and get to know American culture better. I achieved this feat and much more. I've learned about cultures around the world, respect diversity, and make lots of friends. I was supposed to stay here for 3 months, but I postponed it to 4 months. The activities are exactly those shown on Worldpackers. We have enough time to know this beautiful city of Chicago. Thanks Mary! Hope I can see you again! Waiting for you in Brazil!

4 months ago

Kattalina

Colombia

I'm so grateful for the experience. I lived in Mary's house for almost a month, and it was amazing. The volunteer spot is great; you have your own bed, bathroom, and a kitchen with the food that provided for us. She supplies basic things that you can find in the house (oil, salt, eggs, milk, bread, coffee, tea), and she also gives you $35 weekly for groceries to make your breakfast and lunch. My job was gardening, and for me, it was amazing since it was my first experience with this kind of work. I also painted a ramp in the yard and the gate. It was a good time, and I learned new skills.

4 months ago

Diana

Mexico

Truly a unique experience! I always felt like if I was home. Mary is an excellent host. She has a remarkable sense of responsibility and leadership. In spite the fact that she's working 24/7, she is always making sure that all the volunteer and guests needs are taken care of. The tasks at the house are really simple and can be done in a very short period of time, leaving you plenty of time to relax before, during and after your shift. the hostel is located in a friendly, quiet neighborhood and is 15 minutes away from Harlem subway station, which takes you directly to downtown Chicago.

11 months ago

Catalina

Chile

My stay was very nice, the place was cozy, the tasks weren't difficult and I had time to know the city and meet friends. I had to work for 4-5 hours and the tasks were keep the house clean, be attentive about guest check-in and check-out, and do laundry sometimes. Also, Mary always needs to know everything so if something change with your stay, tasks, schedule or something else, it's appropriate that you talk to her, the communication and patient is the key to do this volunteer.

11 months ago

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