Show your authorized LOI upon arrival at your Servas Canada host’s home before being asked.
Expect to stay with your Canadian host for a maximum of two days and two nights. Do not ask your host to stay longer, but you may stay longer if sincerely invited by your host.
If you only plan to stay one night, discuss this option with your host when making arrangements.
Hospitality may be basic: maybe a private bathroom, maybe not. If you have specific needs (e.g., soft bed, no stairs, food restrictions) discuss them with your host before arriving.
In busy homes, enquire about the best time to use the bathroom (toilet, sink, bathtub/shower) in the morning.
In most cases, breakfast will be provided and usually other meals, but don’t expect it.
In some families both adults work, so breakfast may be quick during the week.
It is your responsibility to reach the host’s home.
Hosts may want you out of the house when they are not home; ask.
Some hosts may tell you about local places, have time to show you around, or arrange for you to meet people, but don’t expect it.
No money should change hands for your accommodation, but consider offering to cook a meal, paying for dinner out, or sharing costs for sightseeing, etc.
Ask before using the telephone, computer, or wifi access.
Be considerate—you are in a person’s home. Clean up after yourself, and offer to help.
If you are travelling with a person to whom you are not married, accept the sleeping arrangements provided by your host.
Do not bring anyone who is not an approved Servas traveller to a Servas host.
Day hosts do not host travellers over night. They may be able to meet you or show you local sites.
All host and traveller contact information is confidential and to be used for Servas business only.
After your visit:
Write a thank-you note to each host.
If desired, keep in touch with hosts.
Share your travel stories on the Servas Canada website.
