Join our hostel team! Volunteer roles in reception, bar&kitchen

Spain

5

My experience at the hostel was great. The atmosphere with both the guests and the volunteers is good. I met wonderful people who made a difference during my stay at the hostel. The work is easy and the working hours are respected. There is plenty of time to explore the island. Thilanka and Hashan are very nice and helpful with everything you need.

about 2 months ago

Portugal

5

I had an amazing month at the hostel. The light workload allowed me to explore Palermo and Sicily, meet people from all over, connect with locals, and build friendships. Whenever something didn't go as planned, there was someone around to help so I never felt alone. This experience gave me everything I hoped for in my first Worldpackers trip and helped me improve my problem-solving skills in a multicultural environment. What made it even better were the amazing volunteers I grew close to and the welcoming the hostel staff who made the hostel feel like home :)

about 2 months ago

Latvia

5

I had an amazing time staying at the hostel and exploring the Palermo city itself. This was my first volunteering experience, so I feel truly greatful that it turned out to be this one. The housecleaning tasks are relatively easy and the working hours are respected, which left me with a lot of time for exploring and being in the city. The staff here are wonderful, extra thank you to Thailanka for making me and all the volunteers feel truly welcomed!

3 months ago

Brazil

5

The experience was good. The managers are kind and the host was flexible with everything I needed. The staff room has four bunk beds for four people and air conditioning. They provide €20/week for food and hostel breakfast (you can buy the basic with that amount). Reception tasks are easier; cleaning (bathrooms, showers, kitchen, bins, common areas) is more tiring, but you get a small extra payment and can leave once you finish, so it depends on your speed. The hostel is very central, close to historical sites and nightlife, but beach is from 30/40 minutes away by bus.

3 months ago

Argentina

5

I loved the experience! Working hours are respected and the tasks are easy. Massimo was very flexible with me regarding the schedule, which allowed me to attend my Italian classes and take a trip to a place that wasn't very close. Thilanka and Hashan were always kind and respectful! The facilities are comfortable. The internet always worked perfectly.

4 months ago

France

5

My experience at the hostel was great! I was lucky enough to get along very well with the other volunteers. I was able to improve my English and tour Palermo and even Sicily in one month. The staff is lovely, the hours are flexible, and the work at the bar and reception isn't complicated at all. I had this experience in winter, but I think it's even better in summer! I highly recommend it!

6 months ago

Lithuania

3

The highlights of this hostel were definitely the managers, Thilanka and Hasham, who were very helpful and supportive. Palermo itself is an amazing city with beautiful nearby beaches and amazing atmosphere. There were a few areas that could be improved. Our dorm room did not have a lock, which made us feel unsafe at times, and there were recurring bed bug issues that could have been handled better. Although the listing mentioned three meals a day, we only received breakfast and 20 euros per week to cover other meals, which is not enough. Overall the experience was good but hostel need changes

10 days ago

Balarm Hostel replied

Dear Karolina
on page is clearly wrote that we give to volunteers 3 meals or money to buy it.

Lithuania

3

The highlights of this hostel were definitely the managers, Thilanka and Hasham, who were very helpful and supportive. Palermo is an amazing city with beautiful nearby beaches and amazing atmosphere. On the other hand, our dorm room did not have a lock, which made us feel unsafe at times, and there were recurring bed bug issues that could have been handled better. Although the listing mentioned three meals a day, we only received breakfast and 20 euros per week to cover other meals, which is not enough. Also, we, personally, didn't get any free weekend days.

15 days ago

Balarm Hostel replied

Dear Eva
you was 2 and have always day off togheter or as your request, you never request day off on week end and your first day off was on saturday and sunday so you lied continuing with your childish behavior.

Germany

1

On the one hand I had a nice experience in general. I have improved my italian, the volunteer experience was such a nice thing. The mix of working hours and having so much free time was really nice. I have never worked more than 5 hours. The best part of all, however, were the three other volunteer girls. I will never forget them. Also the permanent employees, Thilanka and Hashan. Thanks to them so much. Work was so simple and easy to understand. But there are a lot of things which can be manage so much better of the host / manager. E.g. professional abatement of bed bugs

17 days ago

Balarm Hostel replied

Dear Marina
the manager and property followed all the rules to prevent and to remove bugs issue, your behavior was always bothersome and problematic, you complained for everything and cant solved also the smallest problems, we accepted your request also if your age was not on-line with others volunteers (39) thinking you can add some good vibes and experience to the team but we were wrong, your presence was only a limit and your behavior influenced in a negative way all the team, unsuitable!!!

United States

1

This experience had its good and bad. The team was amazing, shoutout to Thilanka and Hashan for literally everything. The work hours were respected and organized. We had 2 shifts of 2.5 hours, and we got 2 days off which was nice. There were quite a few incidents that I think the host definitely could've handled better. Also when I read 3 meals were provided, it is really only breakfast and then we got 20 euros a week, which is definitely not worth 3 meals a day. Palermo itself is an amazing city with beautiful nearby beaches as well.

18 days ago

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