Front Desk Volunteer – Be the Heart of Our Hostel

Mexico

5

The hostel is a one-of-a-kind place, starting with the neighborhood, Santa Teresa, which is an iconic part of Rio de Janeiro. The accommodation is comfortable and the breakfast is incredible! I was never disrespected, and the experience was incredibly enriching.

1 day ago

New Zealand

5

This was my third volunteer experience and personally my favourite! I worked at reception for 28 hours over 3.5 days 2-10pm. The work was fun and easy for me, I personally felt respected by the managers and got along great with everyone. For the paid staff there are 2 managers and a couple of cleaners, the rest of the hostel are all volunteers which is fun but can be chaotic at times. I think having set rules/expectations as a volunteer will provide more clarity for future volunteers! You get free breakfast, bed in a volunteer dorm and access to some free parties/drinks which was very fun.

2 days ago

United Kingdom

5

A really amazing experience, the hostel was very social and s really cool hostel in general, lots of places to chill out with an amazing pool snd good views of the city and Christo. Also the best brasilian churrasco in brasil. Highly reccomend someone volunteering here. Shoutout to Santiago snd Lennon 2 really good managers. And pablo another volunteer helped me out alot snd worked very hard Thank u guys.

15 days ago

Slovenia

5

I had a really great experience volunteering at this hostel. I met so many amazing people during my stay and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming from the first day. Everyone was incredibly sweet and helpful, both the staff and the guests. I worked at the reception and honestly, the work didn't even feel like work because the vibe was so relaxed and enjoyable. I really enjoyed my time here and would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a friendly, social, and supportive place to volunteer. I'm very grateful for the memories and the people I met!

3 months ago

Brazil

5

I loved my 2 months at the hostel. The volunteers were amazing, they keep the castle alive! Everyone, from managers to cleaning staff, was super kind and welcoming. The hostel is in the safe and charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Being surrounded by nature made every day feel magical. I was also able to improve my english a lot since most of the guests are gringos. At first, I worked the overnight reception shift, which was tiring. But after talking to Gladis, they moved me to another schedule. The volunteers dorm needs improvement, but staying in the female dorm made everything perfect! 💛

3 months ago

Netherlands

5

Unfortunately my time here was cut short, however it was a really good experience. I worked at reception and they taught me how everything works and were patient with teaching me. The staff there are super friendly and I got along great with all the volunteers! Besides that, it is one of the most gorgeous hostels I've ever stayed at! I had 3 days off during the week which gave me plenty of time to explore rio :))) !!!

4 months ago

Spain

5

My experience at the hostel was great; i stayed for over moren than two months. Tasks at night shift 1 were simple and the schedule respected. The location in Santa Teresa was beautiful just keep in minf you'll have to take uber regularly :) The space is wonderful, green and quiet also the pool and the breakfast. The volunteers room need some improvements but they were already making changes before I left. I was able to make great comnections with people there and enjoy Rio in a relaxed way. They were also flexible with my travel dates which I really appreciated. Thank you for everything!!

5 months ago

Argentina

5

My experience was so wonderful! I ended up spending almost two months at the hostel because I felt so at home and the people ,managers and also the location were just the best. We worked together as a team. I felt the managers trust and communicate with the volunteers in such good manners (I can appreciate this in particular because I've had bad experiences in the past with different hosts). I would recommend the volunteering experience 100%.

11 months ago

Brazil

5

I had a humanitarian realization in the heart of Rio, in Santa Teresa. Living in Rio de Janeiro has been transformative, one path that awakened my innate humanitarian spirit. In the midst of Rio's lively streets and serene beaches, I encounted countless stories of resilience, compassion, forgiveness, rooted in the belief that we are all interconnected. Under the arms of Christ the Redeemer, I found a renewed sense of purpose. Thank you for everything. It was 6 months lifechanging volunteer program. Do yourself a favor, apply to volunteer in the Castle of the hostel!

12 months ago

Germany

3

I had a really great time at the hostel. I truly enjoyed the work, and the schedule was quite flexible. All the other volunteers were amazing and I'm very grateful for all the wonderful people I met during my time there. The castle itself is beautiful which made the experience even more special. The only downside was the management. At times it could be quite chaotic, and communication was often lacking. Several people were asked to leave without any apparent reason and without having a prior conversation. Despite this, I'm still very grateful for everything I experienced and learned at the hostel.

about 1 month ago

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