Volunteer to Lead Tour of Little Italy Mercato

Volunteer Needed to Lead Tour of Little Italy Mercato

Hostelling International San Diego is a nonprofit that helps connect world travelers with the community of San Diego. Hostels are unique budget accommodations that promote sustainable cultural and environmental tourism.

HI USA provides budget accommodations and educational programs for travelers of all ages here in the US. Each of the 4,000+ hostels worldwide have clean, safe dormitory style sleeping rooms as well as common areas designated for cooking, dining, reading, and gatherings of all kinds. We promote global understanding and cultural exchange through our network of hostels & programs.

We are looking for a volunteer to lead a weekend tour of Little Italy Mercato for our hostel guests! Local volunteers offer a unique insider’s perspective to our hostel guests. By leading walking tours, volunteers create the opportunity for hos tellers to learn more about the historical and cultural relevance of the area and have a one on one encounter with a local expert.

Ideally this tour would be Friday, Saturday or Sunday during the day.

The benefits of volunteering with HI USA include:

• Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
• Work to increase understanding and tolerance by helping people break down cultural barriers
• Help travelers to the community have a great travel experience
• Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages and intercultural communication
• Participate in fun appreciation events for local volunteers
• Receive personal and professional development opportunities
• Earn HI USA membership and dorm overnights at HI USA hostels

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.