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Estonia

5

My first trip to Sicily was memorable, thanks to time spent at the hostel. As so many have mentioned, Salvo is indeed a really kind and sweet person who made me feel welcome rather quickly. Reza and Salvo complement each other very nicely. Reza was always ready to answer my questions and help me feel competent in dealing with the guests etc. Reza is rather chill and a very cool guy to have around. I enjoyed sharing my time in Catania with co-volunteers who luckily for me also happened to be nice and lovely people. I definitely recommend the hostel for everyone!

over 1 year ago

Sweden

5

Volunteering at UrbanPop was so much fun! It was my first volunteering experience and it couldn't have been better. Salvo and Reza are awesome – really fun and helpful and they had many captivating stories to share. I also made a bunch of new connections with other volunteers and guests during my stay. UrbanPop has this cozy, homey vibe, and the big common area is perfect for hanging out. Plus, the place itself is super close to the city center. The tasks were explained clearly, and I got a great intro to the work. If you think about volunteering I would really recommend this place!

over 1 year ago

United States

4

This was my first Worldpackers experience! Reza and Salvo made me feel welcomed! They are understanding and keep everything up to standard, if you hold yourself responsible to get your part done everything will run more than smoothly! They work with you through everything and you have fun while working and spending time at the hostel. I wish I could have spent more time there, my time was cut short because of health but I felt comfortable talking through it with them so I could make the best choices for me. So much love for that place and community there is definitely no lack! Thank u!

9 months ago

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 👍🏻

about 1 year 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.

about 1 year 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 :)

almost 2 years ago

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