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Czech Republic

4

I spent 6 weeks at the hostel and i am very grateful for that. I met amazing people, lived with the best volunteers and had a chance to explore sicily a lot during my stay. The work itself can be quite a lot, especially because theres no other permanent staff besides Reza and Salvo, however i was told the working schedule beforehand and everything was the same as Reza told me on the scheduled phonecall before my arrival. Overall I had a great experience 👍🏻

12 months ago

Brazil

4

The hostel is beautiful and spacious, with few beds, making it calm. The location is great, just a five-minute walk to the center, and Catania is an nice base for exploring Sicily. The host was very accommodating and flexible with days off. The work is manageable, mostly morning cleaning and some afternoon and ninght shifts. With no permanent staff, the workload can sometimes feel heavy. However, I felt comfortable and met amazing people during my stay.

12 months ago

Australia

4

Salvo and Reza are very kind and genuine people. The work is clearly outlined with a checklist and the tasks can be time consuming but are easy to complete.

about 1 year ago

Lithuania

4

It's important to note that Salvo wasn't present during my stay. My experience varies from others' and I opted to shorten my stay by 10 days. On the positive side, the location is great for exploring Sicily and Catania, being just a short distance from the city centre. Days off were always flexible. However, I encountered some challenges during my time there. For example, I felt uneasy due to apparent favoritism towards certain volunteers. There were instances when the manager would stop communication with them in my presence. The job is quite demanding and does not feel as volunteering.

over 1 year ago

Lithuania

5

The hostel is an amazing place! I have never met anyone that can bring so much positive energy like Salvo. He has the biggest heart and cares deeply for your personal experience. Reza is also a hardworking, loving person that can help with anything that is needed, he's honest and always looks out for you. I had a wonderful time here, got to meet lovely people, enjoy the beauty of Sicily, emerge in local culture and had so much fun cooking meals together. The hours of work are well respected and work itself was definitely manageable. I'm forever grateful, thank you! ❤️

over 1 year ago

United States

5

Volunteering at the hostel was an amazing experience! I got to meet so many amazing people, including the hosts, Salvo and Reza. The work was simple and hours were respected. The common area and kitchen were pretty social and it was easy to meet other travelers. It was also in a good spot so it was easy to travel around Catania and other cities in Sicily. I'd recommend to anyone!

over 1 year ago

Ireland

5

I spent a wonderful month in the hostel with Salvo, Reza and all of the other volunteers. Catania is a great city with a really vibrant energy once you get to know it. the hostel is a great hostel and a great place to live and work. Salvo and Reza are such great guys who really cannot do enough for guests and volunteers. We spent some great times together and I'm forever grateful! The work is well organised and fair and the generosity of the hosts is more than a great repayment. I also met some really interesting people from all around the world and had a chance to travel around Sicily :)

over 1 year ago

United States

5

The hostel was an amazing first experience. I met so many great people and the hosts were more than helpful. Salvo and Reza are super welcoming and helpful when it comes to the area. The tasks aren't too hard. Reception and housekeeping and then lots of time to go and explore the city. I would totally recommend this experience to other travelers. <3

over 1 year ago

United Kingdom

5

Such a great experience, lovely team and the work was fine and the set hours were respected. The hosts were always there to help if needed, either in person or reachable by phone and they made sure we were looked after.

over 1 year ago

Germany

5

I had a great time at UrbanPop! I couldn't think about better hosts than Reza and Salvo, they were welcoming from the first second and made my stay so much better. Also all the volunteers I've worked with were really nice and we had a great atmosphere as a team. The work itself is fine, the hours of work are respected and it's not too much to do during your shift. Catania itself offers a lot of nice bars and restaurants and the surrounding cities are beautiful. If you think about volunteering at UrbanPop, i totally recommend to do it :)

over 1 year ago

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