Nonprofit
Published 8/5/25 8:00PM

Help host Welcome Parties for Travelers & Facilitate Cultural Exchange!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    At least twice a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Education, International Relations
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Help host Welcome Parties for Travelers & Facilitate Cultural Exchange!

    HI New York City is looking for volunteers to lead and support welcome parties for guests at our bustling NYC hostel; which hosts travelers from across the globe. The HI USA Welcome Party allows guests to meet and interact with each other, at the hostel. These welcome parties also serve as an opportunity for guests to learn some information about New York history, the culture of our local communities/neighborhoods, and of the greater United States.

    WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA?

    • 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!

    TO APPLY:

    Let us know you want to help and/or select the opportunity from this list https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=33 and then click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page.

    Training provided!

    PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION

    HI USA is 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." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery.

    HI New York is a nonprofit hospitality and education organization and the largest hostel in North America.

    Location

    On-site
    New York, New York, US

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