Evening Activities are a big part of the ONDA Boquete guest experience. They help create energy in the bar, give guests an easy way to meet people, and turn the hostel into a social space with something happening every night.

Purpose

The purpose of Evening Activities is to:

• bring guests together

• create a fun and social atmosphere

• give volunteers a simple way to engage with guests

• make sure there is always something happening in the evenings

For volunteers, this means being the main point of contact for the night’s activity and helping make it a success.

What volunteers are responsible for

Volunteers are expected to:

• know what activity is happening each night

• promote it to guests before it starts

• bring people into the bar/restaurant

• explain the activity clearly

• help guests join in

• set up what is needed

• run or host the activity when required

• keep the energy fun, welcoming, and social

All evening activities take place in the bar/restaurant.

Weekly evening activities

Core guidelines

Before the activity

• Know what is happening that night

• Start talking to guests about it before it begins

• Help build interest early

• Make sure any materials or setup are ready

During the activity

• Be visible and approachable

• Help guests join, even if they arrive late

• Keep the tone fun and flexible

• Read the room and match the energy

• Make solo guests feel included

Guest expectations

• Evening activities are designed to be easy to join

• Guests should feel welcome even if they show up after the start time

• The goal is participation, connection, and good energy — not overly serious structure

What not to do

• Do not wait until the last minute to promote the activity

• Do not assume guests already know what is happening

• Do not make the night feel too rigid or too official

• Do not leave solo guests out

• Do not overcomplicate simple activities

• Do not guess answers if you are unsure — escalate to the Site Manager

What success looks like

• Guests know what is happening that night

• People actually show up and join in

• The activity starts with good energy

• Solo travelers feel included

• Volunteers run the night confidently and clearly

• The bar feels social and alive

One-line summary

Evening Activities are there to bring the hostel together, and the volunteer’s job is to make sure guests know about them, join them easily, and have a fun night.