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Germany

5

I stayed at the hostel for a month. In the beginning I just wanted to escape the German winter and spend some time in the sun, but soon after arriving I met so many lovely people and felt so welcomed! Leaving that place was really hard and I was able to form strong bonds with fellow volunteers in such a short time. It was one of the best month of my life!! The workload is more than manageable and both Reza and Salvo are so much fun. I would 100% recommend this place to everyone who wants to spend some quality time in Sicily! Ciao 👋

5 months ago

Brazil

5

My experience during my volunteer was amazing. Salvo and Reza are responsable and worried if you are feeling good during your volunteer. The place to sleep is good, the room has a nice size and you can share the space with the another volunteers without problems. For sure I recomend this experience and when I come back to catania I'll stay again in the hostel.

5 months ago

Brazil

5

That was my second time volunteering here and once more it was absolutely amazing! The work is easy, the schedule is respected and very flexible. The Hostel is very organized, clean and big, making it a perfect place to have awesome experiences and meet incredible people. You will feel like home here. The location is so good, just minutes from the main places and you can take a bus to go to any other city you want to visit for a day. Also there's a perfect view of Etna on one of the balconies of the Hostel! Highly recommend. Thanks Reza and Salvo! Miss you guys already <3

6 months ago

Sweden

5

I was at Urbanpop for 1 month and it was amazing. I met many people and travelers and had an amazing time here. The hostel is close to the center and within walking distance you can get everything you need. The working hours are respected and work is chill, the cleaning shifts can be alot but managable. Salvo and Reza are so funny and I was always comfortable asking for help if I needed it. Communication is good. What truely made my stay here was the volunteers and staff who are like a family. I wish the best to the hostel, I will miss this place alot but will surely come again :)

7 months ago

Brazil

3

This was my second volunteering in a hostel. Since the beginning Reza and Salvo were very welcoming and helpful and it stayed liked that throughout the whole volunteering. Personally I'd say this experience is ok, they're very transparent about the work which is kinda hard specially during the summer with the high temperatures. The bed was uncomfortable, the supermarkets are a 20min walk away and the beaches are a 30-50 min walk away. However on your days off it's easy to take a bus and visit other cities in Sicily. I had some fun and meet amazing volunteers and that's what matters :)

27 days ago

Ireland

1

I can not stress enough to please private message recent volunteers before your stay here.

2 months ago

Reza replied

We also encourage any potential future volunteer to contact previous volunteers (period of April, March and May) to contact the volunteers who stayed with us during Cormac's stay :)

Germany

4

I'm thankful for the experience at the hostel. The tasks (and the amount of work) are detailed communicated before your stay, so you know exactly what to expect, which is very helpful so there are no negative surprises (you have to take it seriously, it is a lot of work, but the working hours are completely respected!) The staff is helpful and welcoming. If you have the opportunity to visit the farm- it's the best!! Perfect escape from the daily life and a one-in-a-lifetime experience. Heaven on earth. Additionally, the location of the hostel is quite central!! You can da lot of day trips:)

2 months ago

Germany

3

For my first experience on worldpackers it was fine, just a few things were off. Salvo and Reza were funny, welcoming, helpful, patient and nice. Unfortunately we had some drama in the group that altered my perception during my stay which didn't fully have to do with the hosts but a little and made me feel uncomfortable. In general I think the work is a lot, although it was communicated and there were incidents in which I was left alone didn't feel prepared for some tasks. Overall I still am grateful for the opportunity I was given, the people I met, places I've seen and things I learned.

2 months ago

Reza replied

Dear Antonia
Everything is agreed upon before your arrival, first through the comprehensive detailed description of the job you receive (about working hours, types of tasks and the workload) also again explained by Reza during the call before confirming everything! We clearly mention that this volunteering position is demanding but it's absolutely fair, as other volunteers have mentioned in their reviews, working hours are respected, the amount of work is not a surprise.

Poland

5

It was my first volunteering experience and it couldn't be better! The whole stuff was very welcoming and easy to talk to. Salvo and Reza made it unforgettable. With other volunteers we created our own little community. Tasks were the same as discussed beforehand. I hope to come back here someday!

8 months ago

Poland

5

I spent 7 weeks in UrbanPop and the worst part is that I had to leave. The hostel itself is beautiful and very clean, living conditions for volunteers are also very nice. The work is fair, easy and most of the time really chill. But what makes this experience so amazing and unique is the people who create this place. Salvo and Reza are truly the best hosts! Always there to chat with you, funny, but also really caring about the volunteers and keen on helping you if you ever have a problem. I can recommend this experience with all my heart.

8 months ago

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