Hostelling International USA (HI USA)
Kassi Oliver is a seasoned nonprofit professional with extensive experience in volunteer management and program oversight. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Engagement and Volunteer Services at Hostelling International USA since April 2010, Kassi has developed a robust volunteer department engaging over 1,500 volunteers and implementing strategic initiatives like the HI USA Explore the World scholarship program. Prior to this role, Kassi held positions such as Executive Director of a 47-bed hostel in Austin, Program Manager at JFS St. Louis where food pantry programs were enhanced, and AmeriCorps Program Manager at Front Steps, Inc., focusing on homeless services. Kassi holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Anthropology from The University of Texas at Austin.
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Hostelling International USA (HI USA)
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We speak different languages, but we're all in this together. Hostels were designed to lower the barriers to travel, because we believe travel fosters a deeper understanding of people, places, and the world around. It's our mission to promote a community of global citizens who have the wisdom and humanity to make the world a better place, and that's what makes hostels the first choice for experienced travelers. In hostels, you're more likely to meet someone from the other side of the world than someone from your hometown. Our shared kitchens, dining rooms and lounges ensure plenty of opportunities to connect with other travelers, and with hostel events and programs ranging from casual outings to rich cultural activities we help you get to know the destination as we do, beyond what you’ll find in guidebooks. The best part is you don't have to travel far or study abroad to experience hostels for yourself. Our affordable hostels are located in converted mansions, reinvented lighthouses and historic buildings reclaimed in the spirit of discovery and community all across the country. Hostelling International USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1934 to promote international understanding of the world and its people through hostelling. HI USA, in cooperation with other national associations worldwide, belongs to Hostelling International. This global network offers thousands of hostels in nearly 80 countries.