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India

5

I'll definitely be coming back here again. I had a great experience. I met my guy Fabris when I first arrived, and he explained everything really clearly. The manager, Sunil, was also super friendly and made sure my schedule stayed flexible. Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful city with a really good vibe. Just a heads-up: make sure to bring an umbrella—it rains often! Looking forward to being back soon.

2 days ago

Dorms replied

Yo Gaurav, thank you very much for your reply.
We miss you man, I hope you'll be back soon:)

India

3

Initially based on the description in their worldpackers page, I was meant to do 5-hour shifts for 6 days a week but when I reached, I was asked to do 7-hour shifts. It felt like a full-time job and by the end of it, I was exhausted with no energy to roam around or explore. When asked, they told me to push through till they get someone else but I'm in the city only for a few days and I couldn't miss my chance to roam around the hostel. So I left the place earlier than the agreed upon date. The staff are nice, owners are nice people but expecting volunteers to do the work of a full-time job isn't okay.

12 months ago

Dorms replied

I understand your frustration, if the deal was for five hours then you shouldn't have been asked to work more, a deal is a deal.
I don't know what happened since I wasn't there at the time, but I can insure you that it's over because we have a new management and now all terms of our deals are strictly upheld because, again, a deal is a deal:)

India

5

I had an amazing time at the hostel in the heart of the hostel, Malaysia. The hosts, especially Pandu, Darcy, and Chris, were incredibly welcoming, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The central location made it convenient to explore the city, and the dormitory was clean and well-maintained. What made the experience truly special was the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow international travelers. The work was simple and flexible, allowing for a perfect balance between responsibilities and exploration. Overall, the hostel provided an exceptional stay, and I highly recommend it!

over 1 year ago

United States

5

I recommend the hostel! It is in a great location surrounded by street food, clubs, bars, etc. the volunteer dorm had great AC & is gender separated. The work is *just* reception/ check ins/ socializing. The manager Darcy is very flexible with the schedule, which was great! 😊 The only improvements— local staff was constantly late for shift change. Also, when there was problems in the hostel, often times the owners didn't have any policies / rules in place for these situations, which sometimes was stressful. However, I still recommend it for a 1 month, short-term position in the hostel! thank you! 😊🙏🏽

over 1 year ago

Australia

5

I absolutely loved my time at dormskl. The managers (Alex and Zen) made me feel like family from the moment I arrived. The work was easy, enjoyable and flexible. I would highly recommend dormskl to anyone looking to volunteer in the hostel, its an amazing place.

over 5 years ago

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