Lead​/Assist Parties & Facilitate Cultural Exchange

Overview

Who We Are We bring travelers together in the largest hostel network in the USA, and we offer local tours, experiences, and experiential learning programs. HI USA strives to bring moments of cultural understanding to our guests and community members. HI USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-based organization that reinvests surpluses back into our hostels and programs so they can have an greater impact year after year.

Note
: MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CHICAGO OR THE CHICAGO AREA TO APPLY.

HI Chicago is looking for volunteers to lead and support welcome parties for guests at our bustling Chicago hostel. The HI USA Welcome Party helps guests meet and interact with each other, and provides an opportunity to learn about Chicago history and the culture of our local communities and neighborhoods.

• 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!

We are looking for welcome party volunteers for our Monday Trivia/Game Nights (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm) and/or Friday Welcome Parties (4:45 pm – 7:00 pm). Occasionally, there are also one-off special events for holidays or other celebrations on different days/times of the week. You can sign up for individual dates or recurring sessions.

You must be 18+ to be a volunteer at our welcome parties. Most tasks involved in welcome parties require standing for long periods and lifting up to 20 lb.

HI USA is a 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." Revenues from overnight stays and memberships are reinvested in mission delivery.

Apply now /volunteer.