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Friends Hostel
Our place is very social and familiar and we help each other making the things great here.
The volunteers beside helping us will have the possibility to know other people and to experience more from Albania. Also two times a week we organize exiting day trips in the surroundings.
Volunteering in our place is like feeling at home. We like to promote our culture and our native language too and we also think that in our hostel there is place for everyone.
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About the experience in: Gjirokaster, Albania
United States
I absolutely enjoyed volunteering at Friends Hostel. It was my first time volunteering and I will be forever thankful for Evisa and her family giving me the opportunity to do it at their hostel. I felt welcomed and respected at all times. I enjoyed working with Buko despite the language barrier the job always got done, some translation or simply hand signs lol. I loved the grandma Lika always making sure I ate. Also Landi was very nice and attentive. The job is not hard at all, it’s a routine you get used to quickly. Perfect environment to meet travelers . I would absolutely be back one day.
16 days ago
evisa replied
Thank you Jose.
You did a great job and your positive attitude was even better.
You are welcome at any time of the year to join our team.
A lot of greetings from everyone 😊
About the experience in: Gjirokaster, Albania
Mexico
I enjoyed their family dynamic and helping Buko around with the cleaning of the hostel. I enjoyed the family meals and desserts shared with me. I liked that she allowed me two extra days off to enjoy my birthday in Sarande/ksamil(I think she was just being extra nice for my birthday)(:
I didnt have much difficulty with the language barrier with Buko sometimes it was difficult, but I managed well and so did Buko. I would definitely recommend this volunteer opportunity. They have a young daughter and shes very smart, energetic , and super friendly, so I would be mindful of children atmosphere.
8 months ago
About the experience in: Gjirokaster, Albania
Argentina
It was a beautiful experience 😊 They were so kind with me and made me feel part of the family. I had fun working with Buko, shared lunch with the family, enjoy traditional meals and met a lot of people that arrived to the hostel, really made lot of friends! Was a shame that i went in winter cause I worked during the hours of sun (10am-17pm) and I didn't have time left to walk around the city cause it was dark and cold, so I could do it only in my free days. Advise, be patient to communicate with Buko, use the translator, and follow her in the routine, she's a lovely lady and a funny coworker♡
9 months ago
evisa replied
We had the pleasure of having Nerina volunteer at our hostel, and she was nothing short of exceptional. Her hardworking nature, responsibility, and kindness stood out from the start. She was always smiling and very polite, making both guests and staff feel incredibly welcome. Nerina's positive attitude and dedication to her tasks truly made a difference, and we are grateful for her contribution. We highly recommend her for any future opportunities and wish her all the best in her endeavors.
About the experience in: Gjirokaster, Albania
France
I really enjoyed my stay at Friend's Hostel everybody was super nice and welcoming since the very beginning, the hostel is a really nice and cosy place and I really enjoyed giving a hand and even though the cleaner doesn't speak english she has a lot of patience and we always manage to get things done one way or another 😄 Thanks for everything and Gjirokaster is also such a cute city <3
10 months ago
evisa replied
Thank you for your effort and your help towards us.
About the experience in: Gjirokaster, Albania
Mexico
Oh what can i say? I had the most lovely and fun time at friends hostel, i loved every second of my stay,i made lots of friends, learned so much about Albania and the value of family. Evisa and her family are the most amazing hosts I’ve ever had! They’re caring, they are fun to be around and they have the best home cooked meals ! Gjirokaster is such a magical place but i coudnt have imagined to enjoy it in a place like Friends hostel. I will never forget my stay and i will miss every single one of my Albanian family members : Licca, Buko, Evisa, Landi, Marco, Vasilina ,Ioani, cookie and Joy!
10 months ago
evisa replied
Thank you so much for your words.
But ended you deserved all this because you are a special person.
We r looking forward for you to return back.
Enjoy life dear 😘!