Come help us in our bar and service area =)

United States

5

Volunteering here is such a fun experience! The people are great, so kind and inviting, and the activities in the hostel are fun and a great way to meet new people. The work is very fair and living in Bacalar is an amazing experience, there's a good balance of relaxation and fiesta. The staff housing is close to the hostel and the rooms are fine, but the kitchens are pretty dirty and some essentials like dish soap are not provided. Overall I would definitely recommend volunteering here if you are outgoing, can go with the flow, and like to party.

about 1 month ago

Mexico

4

The experience allows to see the beauty in Bacalar, hostel by the lagoon to swim everyday and Sailboat and Paddleboard free tours🤙. The work is great, very fun and interact with guests, amazing time. Only downside is you don't live at the hostel, it's a residence specifically for workers and is not a very clean place. However has a good location and you get one lunch meal per day. Renata, Alfredo, guys from the bar and kitchen are very nice and friendly. Two days off and “work” doesn't really feel like work at all, it's just having responsible fun in the activities.

8 months ago

Mexico

5

Volunteering at the hostel was an unforgetable experience. I got many great and a little maybe no thaaat great things to say about this place. Volunteers doesnt sleep at the hostel, they do at Pueblo Viejo. When I arrived it surprised me because things like the kitchen and fridge were increíble dirty, I couldnt find a place to save my food. The best about pueblo viejo is itd community, it was a place for thousand of laughs and meeting wonderful people. You'll work 6h, 5 days a week organizando the hostels activities. I loves the staff of the hostel, and Ill keep many of them in my hearth! Saludos Yakos

8 months ago

Netherlands

5

Volunteering in the hostel was so much fun. The activities are nice and there is always people joining. I really liked it that the staff house was not inside the hostel. It is nice to have your own space with the workers and other volunteers. During my stay, the staff house was cleaned regularly

10 months ago

Czech Republic

5

I absolutely loved my time at the hostel! I honestly couldn't have asked for a better first-time volunteering. Everybody was so nice and even though not everyone speaks English, we always figured all out and I got to improve my Spanish as well. The staff house isn't the prettiest but the rest is great. Activities for guests were a lot of fun (it doesn't even feel like work) and meals were tasty. In addition, Bacalar and its lagoon are just stunning. Make sure you do some tour by the hostel!

about 1 year ago

Australia

1

Got there to basically no explanation and everything I was told by this chick at reception was basically going against what was written in the description world packers then I got in trouble when trying to make a simple coffee or hanging with a friend. Secondly living conditions were not okay, I left after 4 days, the kitchen had maggots and smelt, covered in grease and dirt (apparently it hadn't been cleaned in over 6 months) the bathroom was covered in mould and again smelt, communal area was gross. Very dirty living conditions. Most of the team were lovely and work tasks were fun

about 1 year ago

Spain

4

The hostel is one of the best spots in Bacalar so is a must. And they run a massive party on Wednesday there. You might like to cheer up people and socializing cuz it's the job itself. Fabi-the activity manager-is a lovely person but the managing in general is a mess so be patient. Don't think about getting full w/ the daily meal cuz isn't enough. Besides that, the accommodation is in a very nice place and the people living is great. Have fun!

over 1 year ago

The Yak replied

Thank you for being part of The Yak staff!

Ukraine

2

My time volunteering at the hostel wasn't what I expected. Poor communication, delayed stay confirmation, and Spanish language barriers, were challenging. Promised free kayaks and tours were unavailable during the undisclosed "high season."The volunteer accommodation lacked cleanliness. My job was mostly about working at parties, staying up late, and making sure everyone was having a good time. Some activities were nice, but the parties were too much for me. If you're fluent in Spanish and love parties, the hostel might work, but for a more organized experience, consider other options.

over 1 year ago

The Yak replied

Kateryna did not complete her stay as a volunteer at the Yak. Everything required for the volunteer position was communicated in advance, but when it came time to perform the activities, she refused to do several of them

Germany

5

We volunteered at the hostel for 6 weeks and had the best time! the whole staff was very welcoming and made us feel like a part of a family. the work at the bar was very easy to handle (working as a waiter)… but it would have been nice to know before that the hostel is working with a restaurant and you will mostly be serving guests from outside the hostel, so it's very busy and sometimes stressful! nevertheless we would always come back and had a great time!! thank you for everything, lott & nina 😚😚

over 1 year ago

Canada

5

I volunteered at the hostel for 5 weeks. This was an all time favourite for me. The staff didn't know much English but they made a point to try and learn to communicate with me. They also really helped a lot with teaching me Spanish. I made so many great friends that I was sad to leave. I 100% recommend volunteering at the hostel.

almost 2 years ago

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