Morning/evening shifts: Serve the breakfast or do check-ins

Germania

4

My experience was very nice. the hostelhostelbest wasthe hostel hostelhostelisland, but it's hard to see all without a car, and meeting volunteers. You get a good breakfast and great working time from 8-13/15-20. It's open for changes if you want to make plans. the hostelhostelwork is simple. Some things could be improved e.g. renovations, both volunteer rooms and better wifi. There were bugs, which is normal forthe hostel hostelhostelclimate, still not great. Some ofthe hostel hostelhostelmanagers messages sounded harsh and strict, even though they were really nice in person and helpful every time. I would still recommend it! Thanks Caro and Marcelo for everything!

2 mesi fa

Germania

2

My experience was negative. the hostelhostelmanager created constant stress. There was a cockroach problem, but she pushed it onto volunteers. Guests also slept inthe hostel hostelhostelvolunteer room, so no privacy and we had to hide belongings. Wi-Fi didn't work. On my last day I had to send photo proof of each task. After vomiting all night from food poisoning, instead of letting me rest, she asked me to “compensate hours.” She also came late to shifts herself but stressed us for every mistake. Other volunteers feltthe hostel hostelhostelsame.

2 mesi fa

Change The World Hostels ha risposto

Both experiences were stressful because you can't follow basic rules and was very disrespectful. You acted like you owned the place.
Let me just remind you that I helped you everytime, even when you "forgot your shifts", when you constantly asked for things last minute on my days off and out of my schedule time.
The only time I asked if you were ok compensating hours was when you delayed 1 day of your flight without even asking. I didn't have any problems with other volunteers.

Italia

4

Overall, I had a positive experience. the hostelhostelhosts were very welcoming and always available to help or answer any questions. the hostelhostelatmosphere was nice, and I hadthe hostel hostelhostelchance to meet new people and enjoythe hostel hostelhostelvolunteering experience. the hostelhostelvolunteers' room was notthe hostel hostelhostelbest — a bit disorganized— but still fine forthe hostel hostelhostelstay. Anyway, I would recommend this experience

4 mesi fa

Change The World Hostels ha risposto

It was very nice to get to know you and count with your help!
I'm so glad you felt welcomed and helped during your stay.
Thank you for mentioning the volunteers room, because of your feedback, we were able to organize it better for the next volunteers!
Thanks for contributing for our improvement.

We recommend Bianca for experiences Worldpackers :)

Spagna

4

It was a great experience. the hostelhostelisland is beautiful and Carolina is very kind, flexible withthe hostel hostelhostelrequests inthe hostel hostelhostelschedule and very thoughtful withthe hostel hostelhostelvolunteers. the hostelhostelmain issue I found inthe hostel hostelhostelisland wasthe hostel hostelhosteltransport. Renting a car in summer is really expensive, you can move by bus but it is more complicated, so I ended up spending more money than expected. But is worth it because as I saidthe hostel hostelhostelisland is amazing. the hostelhostelwork is easy (the hostelhostelmain thing is cleaning and doing laundry) andthe hostel hostelhostelhours are respected. I recommend this experience to anyone who loves nature or hiking.

4 mesi fa

Change The World Hostels ha risposto

Thank you so much for everything!
Hope you get anything you want in life :)

Spagna

2

The hostelhostelaccomodation forthe hostel hostelhostelvolunteers (andthe hostel hostelhostelhostel) needs renovations. the hostelhostelpaint falls on you, the hostelhostelbeds are two old matresses put together and it's a room with old stuff and broken courtains so it gets hot and bright. the hostelhostelnoise due tothe hostel hostelhosteltruck and plane traffic it's pretty bad, you have to go to a guesst room to shower. They should hire more people, not just volunteers. There is a lot of work, I was alone for most of my time so maybe that's why. They are strict aboutthe hostel hostelhostelschedule but they don't follow theirs They are a bit passive agresive inthe hostel hostelhostelgroup chat. the hostelhostelisland compensates

5 mesi fa

Change The World Hostels ha risposto

We appreciated if you said that while were here. You could stayed in guests room. We have fans. We informed all volunteers before arriving that we are short-staffed. You only had to work the 5h/day and do the tasks we informed in advance. We are flexible, if asked. You can't compare a worker and a volunteer. You guys work 5h and leave. The staff has outside work and at-home work, so we compensate by arriving later or leaving earlier. You should learn to be more open and comprehensive.

Spagna

4

The hostelhostelexperience in São Miguel has been extraordinary. the hostelhostelisland is beautiful!! I stayed for a month (july), andthe hostel hostelhostelhostel schedule allows you to explorethe hostel hostelhostelwhole island. Inthe hostel hostelhostelwork, at first, I felt a bit lonely, as they closely monitored my tasks online through reports, but I didn't see much of them in person. As if I were a professional in hospitality, they wantedthe hostel hostelhosteltasks to be done in a specific way and within a set time frame. However, progressively, they showed more interest in getting to know us, and we even organized a farewell meal together.

5 mesi fa

Austria

4

If you like nature this position is great! the hostelhostelisland is beautiful and you can da lot of things like hiking, surfing, whale watching,.... You can go around by bus or rent a car/scooter. the hostelhostelhostel is located outside ofthe hostel hostelhostelcenter, but you can reach it by foot. the hostelhostelworking hours were respected andthe hostel hostelhostelwork environment is very professional (especiallythe hostel hostelhostelgroup chat). For some time, I sharedthe hostel hostelhostelroom with other guests, who sometimes had to wake up very early inthe hostel hostelhostelmorning, which did not allowthe hostel hostelhostelbest sleep. But all in all I really enjoyed my stay here!

5 mesi fa

Ucraina

3

It was good, inthe hostel hostelhostelmeaning of exploringthe hostel hostelhostelisland, even though it was hard to do it without a car. a city centre is 20min away from hostel. the hostelhostelwork wasn't hard at all, but i wouldthe hostel hostelhostelteam to be more engaged with volunteers, as sometimes not everything was communicated before, and then it was a discommunication. i liked this place for exploringthe hostel hostelhostelnature, butthe hostel hostelhostelexperience in general was just okay

6 mesi fa

Italia

4

It was my first experience, Carolina is very kind and helpful, the hostelhostelwork is very simple and without pressure. the hostelhostelhostel is very close fromthe hostel hostelhostelocean, but there are no beaches nearby. It is located outsidethe hostel hostelhostelcity but you can reach it on foot or by minibus, there are also buses to visitthe hostel hostelhostelisland. I recommend it to those looking for a quiet environment and those who like nature :)

9 mesi fa

Change The World Hostels ha risposto

Thank you for the kind review, it was very nice having you.
Hope to see you again :)

Stati Uniti

4

I overall had a great stay atthe the hostel. the hostelhostelwork was straightforward and manageable, the hostelhostelhours were clear, andthe hostel hostelhostellocation was fantastic. Exploring Ponta Delgada and São Miguel was amazing. the hostelhostelonly reason that I took off a star was becausethe hostel hostelhostelgroup chat felt very tense at times - employees sometimes took a very confrontational tone with volunteers, reprimanding one of us in front ofthe hostel hostelhostelwhole group. I was rarely onthe hostel hostelhostelreceiving end of this, but it was uncomfortable for everyone. Otherwise, I had a great stay, and I would recommend this experience!

10 mesi fa

Change The World Hostels ha risposto

Thank you for everything Gillian, it was nice to meet you.
Good luck! :)

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