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Brasil

5

The hostel truly so glad that the hostel was my first solo traveling and volunteering experience! the hostel also very happy that it wasn't "solo" after all :) the hostel so thankful for everyone on the team for making me feel at home in the last 2 months, even when sharing a room with a bunch of strangers for the first time. i will certainly never forget this <3 thank you for always having my back, and for all the memories and stories that i will forever keep and get to share with everyone here at my (original) home. i truly hope we don't get to be strangers again! doei doei <3

hace casi 2 años

Austria

5

I had a really nice time at the hostel! I met a lot of amazing people who i now can call my friends :) the staff also really wants you to have a great time <3 I would really recommend this as your first hostel you volunteer at, since this was the case with me. The city Haarlem is a bit quieter so don't expect wild nights of going out. It's an advantage tho since you can choose for a quieter night in or go out of town to somewhere busier :) All in all, i really loved my stay here <3

hace casi 2 años

Estados Unidos

5

What an amazing experience! I truly loved every minute of this opportunity. The hostel was very nice, hours were manageable, and the staff was SO welcoming. You become like a small family at the end, makes it so hard to leave. I came in the low season and actually enjoyed it being a bit more quiet, allows more connectivity. Would recommend this to anyone. Thank you Kaj & Tim for this opportunity ❤️

hace casi 2 años

Canadá

5

I had a really nice time at the hostel. The staff is truly special, and interacting with them easily became one of my favourite parts of the day. The work is fair and flexible, giving you enough time to explore Haarlem and the surroundings. The hostel really knows how to foster a welcoming and kind community. I would highly recommend the experience!

hace casi 2 años

Argentina

5

This was my first experience volunteering and it really exceed my expectations! I loved the vibes and I was really lucky to get to know some other incredible volunteers and friends now. From the staff to everyone staying there for a short period, they were all amazing! Moreover, the tasks were as mentioned in the description, and also the amount of hours were respected. In overall, such an amazing experience, and I hope to keep in touch with everyone at the hostel!

hace casi 2 años

Estados Unidos

5

Probably the nicest hostel I've ever stayed at. Lots of free bonuses, like a grocery budget, free coffee, and other free food. The shifts are easy and I recommend it. Maybe the staff room isn't as nice as the customer rooms, but I don't mind.

hace casi 2 años

Saskia respondido

Thanks so much for staying Carter! It was great to have you on board. I have so great news: we moved the Helpers room to 't Wed room! So specious, light, new bathrooms/toilet! So next time you come you will have a fancy volunteers room! :)

Estados Unidos

3

Let me start by saying that everyone there was really cool, but there was a lot of issues going on within the hostel itself. Our dorm was super crowded, and the sink was clogged in our room the entire time I was there(even though we told staff about it immediately). Some of the hours/tasks we were asked to do as volunteers were out of our comfort zones, but there was never really a conversation about what we could say no to. I don't have enough space to put everything, but I hope in the future for the sake of volunteers that there will be better communication and more respect for volunteers.

hace 1 año

Saskia respondido

Dear Abigail, I would like to wholeheartedly apologize for the issues and challenges you encountered during your volunteer experience at Hello I'm Local. It was indeed an unusual period for all of us, with a lot of internal changes and challenges. Our goal is of course another, to offer a pleasant & fun experience, with new learnings. Unfortunately, we could not match your expectations. All the best to you Abby!

Brasil

4

I've had a pretty good time at the hostel. The staff are amazing and affectionate, always respecting our time with the language. Tim is a real host and knows how to make any situation light and funny. However, the activities at the hostel are quite tiring and demand a lot of our strength and disposition. I honestly don't think that as volunteers we should have the amount of responsibility for the hostel that we do, but we did your best as a team. By the way, if you're up for it, I think it will be an unforgettable experience!

hace 1 año

Canadá

4

The hostel grateful for fellow volunteers and staff who cared for us. However, the owner's cleaning expectations are unrealistic due to turnover. Most staff (in general/all depts) left before and during our stay, leaving housekeeping to volunteers. The owner told us there were no plans to hire replacements. I suggest hiring staff to maintain standards, as volunteers arriving and leaving will never be able to upkeep. The hostel isn't 5* - with aspirations to be, needs trained staff. Ex. the owner inspects for dust by dragging her finger along door frames. In the end - made lifelong friendships.

hace más de 1 año

Saskia respondido

Hi Brooke, thanks for the great feedback! Yes we have a new team for house keeping, but thanks for covering that week! You are the best! Hope to welcome you again someday soon! Tim

Argentina

4

Very nice experience for the first time volunteering. I recommend it.

hace casi 2 años

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