Run the hostel

Our ministry starts with hospitality. Only when we meet the physical needs of the travelers, we will get the opportunity to serve their spiritual needs. So, pull up your sleeves and give us a hand.

The first objective is to meet the physical needs of the travelers. Because they are looking for a place to stay, we provide them with clean dormitory style accommodation, hot showers, a free breakfast, and a smile. Although we are a Christian non-profit organization, we want to be a quality hostel that meets all of todays standards regarding hygiene, safety, comfort and hospitality. In other words, we want to be a great hostel to stay at!

Practical service
Being a staff member, therefore, involves a lot of practical hostel work. The major tasks are reception and cafe. As the receptionist you will welcome the travelers, assign the beds, do administrative tasks, provide information, take care of the money, answer phone calls, keep an eye on the security, etc. In the cafe you will prepare and serve light meals, drinks and snacks, as well as taking care of cleanliness and the general atmosphere.

We expect from our staff members that (after being trained) they can do these tasks rather independently and are able to make responsible decisions. Someone from the management team is usually present in the hostel, but he or she is primarily dealing with policies and long-term planning, leaving the daily activities to the staff.

The basis for our ministry
It is important to realize that running the hostel is the basis for our ministry. As a staff member, you will spend about five and a half hours a day working at reception, cafe, or elsewhere in the hostel. You will see that, when our accommodation, service and hospitality are outstanding, travelers will open up to talk about spiritual things. Your practical service, given with kindness and joy, can be the starting point of a meaningful contact with a guest in the hostel.