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Lead cultural outings for travelers to Chicago!

Hostelling International Chicago
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    2 to 4 hours per outing, once a month or more
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Education, International Relations
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    As training, volunteers would need to shadow an existing hostel tour/event. TO APPLY: visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=156

    Description

    Lead cultural outings for travelers to Chicago!

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

    Do you enjoy interacting with people from different countries and cultures? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge about Chicago history and the history of our many communities? Everyday, we offer tours and outings for hostel guests wanting to see and experience all that Chicago has to offer. We invite you to lead hostel guests to local Chicago cultural events such as parades, concerts in the park, street festivals and more. This is a great opportunity to meet and engage with people from around the world.

    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!

    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.

    TO APPLY:

    Visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=156

    Training provided!

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

    Do you enjoy interacting with people from different countries and cultures? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge about Chicago history and the history of our many communities? Everyday, we offer tours and outings for hostel guests wanting to see and experience all that Chicago has to offer. We invite you to lead hostel guests to local Chicago cultural events such as parades, concerts in the park, street festivals and more. This is a great opportunity to meet and engage with people from around the world.

    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…

    Location

    On-site
    24 E Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois, US

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