Volunteer

Hostelling International - Austin is a unique non-profit organization, offering budget accommodations for travelers of all ages, from around the world. With the help of volunteers, we hope to expand our guest services and community programs. If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, please contact please contact Erin Coon at 512-444-2294 or via email. 

Each of our volunteers is asked to complete a brief volunteer application in order to help us match you to the volunteer opportunity that best meets your interests. Please click this link for a copy of the application, and feel free to email, fax, mail, or bring it in to us!

Volunteer Opportunities with Hostelling International-Austin:

Do you love Austin and want to show it off to visitors from around the world?

We are looking for volunteers to connect travelers to Austin. Volunteers take hostellers to summer festivals, free days at museums, gallery tours, film nights, tours of downtown and UT campus, pub crawls, live music outings, hiking/cycling excursions and more. Or you can plan your own outing! Staff will publicize the information and put out a sign up sheet. You meet your group of travelers at the hostel and bring them to the activity.

Do you like to cook and meet people from around the world?

We are looking for volunteers to host weekly dinners at the hostel for our guests. Food is provided by hostel--we are looking for volunteers to prepare dinner, interact with guests and assist with clean up. Staff will publicize the dinner and put out a sign up sheet.

Do you want to share your international travel experiences with first time travelers?

We are looking for passionate travelers that are interested in educating our community on various aspects of world travel including planning a trip, safety, health, cross cultural sensitivity, traveling solo as a woman, vegetarian/vegan travel and traveling with children. If you are interested in giving presentations to community groups, we will provide training and resources.  

Do you enjoy learning about other countries and working with kids?

We are looking for volunteers to help with our Cultural Kitchen program in both Austin and San Antonio. This program gives middle and high school students an opportunity to learn about other countries, plan and prepare a meal for hostellers, and meet people from around the world.

Are you interested in serving on the Board of Members?

The South West Texas Council of Hostelling International is seeking Directors for our active board. Board members strive to develop policies, procedures and regulations to monitor the finances, programs and performance of the organization.  The SWT council is responsible for furthering the mission by delivering HI-USA Programs to the Southwest Texas region. With headquarters in Austin, Texas, our region includes the cities of San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and El Paso, as well as all territory in between and to the Southwest. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities to serve on our board please contact director@hiaustin.org.

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