Lead Monday Night Karaoke Outings for Hostel Guests

About the role

The HI USA PUB TOUR allows our travelers to engage in a common social activity that exposes them to new locations within our community and facilitates conversations with other guests. We are seeking a volunteer to lead a weekly Monday Night Karaoke Outing.

Responsibilities

• Meet guests at our hostel in the Loop and walk them to a nearby karaoke bar.
• Showcase local nightlife culture to guests.
• Ensure the program includes questions and/or activities that encourage conversations and/or reflection among the guests.
• Encourage guests to share their favorite pub traditions and discuss the history and culture of the venues.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local nightlife culture in Chicago.
• Ability to engage guests in meaningful conversations.
• Willingness to participate in a recurring weekly or bi-weekly schedule.

Skills

• Public speaking skills.
• Foreign language skills (optional).
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to meet new people from around the world.
• Facilitate cultural exchange and understanding.
• Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more.
• Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels.
• Flexible schedule and training provided.

Pay

No pay is offered for this volunteer position.

Schedule

Monday nights 7:30-10:30p or 8p-11p. This would be recurring weekly or bi-weekly.

Purpose/Definition and HI USA Mission

HI USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education association with the purpose of "inspiring a deeper understanding of people, places, and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues received through overnight stays and memberships are reinvested in mission delivery.

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

Visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=153