Help out in our hostel with a pool and enjoy Oaxaca!

United States

5

Being a volunteer at the hostel was truly amazing! The job was easy and Laurens really cares about his employees enjoying their time in Oaxaca, not just working hard every day. I truly felt at home here and I have no complaints. It's also a great place to improve your Spanish skills and perfect for learning beginning bartending skills. I would recommend this volunteer job to anyone looking for a great social vibe (but not crazy party). I made friends for life here and I couldn't be more grateful :)

7 months ago

United Kingdom

5

WOW! I had the best month at the hostel. Laurens, Fatma and Yoka are just the best management team, they are really appreciative towards the volunteers and always on hand if you need anything. The reception/bar job is super straight forward and easy to pick up, the five hour shifts are very relaxed, you are able to get on with your own thing so long as you are paying attention to when the guests need you! The hostel is very clean, Mary and Flor do an amazing job of keeping all the common areas tidy. The free breakfast really helps cut down on expenses too. I would 100% come back to the hostel!! 🫶

8 months ago

United States

5

My time at the hostel was truly unforgettable! I loved bartending and creating marketing content, which let me connect with travelers and curate the vibe - social but chill af. The tours were a perfect way to explore Oaxaca, and the pool is a rare thing in Oaxaca. The bathroom facilities are the best I've seen in ANY HOSTEL. A special shoutout to Fatma, the manager, who is kind, social, funny, and always clear about expectations. The volunteer bedroom is just okay, but with everything else - that's a small trade-off. Grateful for the salsa nights, fam dinners, free breakfast and all the memories ❤️

8 months ago

Canada

5

The hostel was such an amazing experience. The location was close to Oaxaca Centro and all the volunteers, along with the cooking and cleaning staff, the manager and the owner were all so friendly and helpful. I picked up the responsibilities quickly in about 2 shifts and I met so many people from around the world who were so friendly. I also felt extremely strong and healing feminine energy during my stay here. I highly highly recommend volunteering at the hostel❤️

12 months ago

Laurens replied

Tula we already miss you :( we wish you luck in the rest of your gap year!

Spain

4

Good experience in the hostel! Great hosts and a cool hostel to stay and meet new people from all over the world and to get to know the city! It's in a great location and the facilities make the hostel a good place to stay :) The duties are easy and enjoyable!

8 months ago

United Kingdom

4

My experience in the hostel was overall positive, with some things to improve. Pros: - the hostel creates a great social vibe for all - showers / kitchen facilities - practicing Spanish - manager is open to feedback and communicative To improve: - reduce work hours / responsibility. The beds are 9 euros a night n guests also get free breakfast. Working 30 hours a week (more when you do lucha libre), and often being alone on shift to deal with issues, felt like a lot. - more training and clarity (especially with activities) and more supportive of mistakes. All in all thank you to this team 😊

9 months ago

Germany

5

The hostel was my first volunteering experience and it couldn't have been better. I'm very grateful for the experience and the friends I made! After extending 2 times the hostel felt like a home to me in the end. The work itself was nice. There were shifts for the reception and the bar. I felt responsible for the place and enjoyed helping out if the guests had questions. Thank you for having me and for choosing these great volunteers that have been part of the team during my time! Lots of love Lina x

about 1 year ago

Laurens replied

Leena! Thanks so much for your sweet words, thanks for being a part of our family for those few weeks and I wish we meet again!

New Zealand

5

Volunteering at the hostel was a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly, I feel like part of the team from the very beginning. The tasks were as discussed and pretty chill which allowed for a lot of time to connect with guests and explore Oaxaca . There is a real sense of community, the hostel is a hub for meeting people. I had the pleasure of interacting with guests and other volunteers from different cultures and backgrounds. The staff were also incredibly supportive and kind. I would happily volunteer here again if the opportunity arises.

about 1 year ago

Laurens replied

Girl we already miss you! thanks for the incredible time you spent with us and of course anytime you come back to Oaxaca you have home here! enjoy Guatemala and the rest of your travel!

United States

5

I had a great time volunteering at the hostel, it's a super social hostel and I met lots of amazing people here. The jobs are straightforward and fairly chill but be prepared for a lot of socializing. It was a great location in the city and I was able to explore so much of Oaxaca in my time here

about 1 year ago

Ireland

5

I've had a great time working at the hostel! Reasonable hours and straightforward work, communicative management team, and a great bunch of volunteers. The hostel and volunteer dorm are very comfortable and very close to the centre of town so ideal for exploring oaxaca on days off. A good deal with what you get as a volunteer vs how much work you do. Recommend more for sociable volunteers as it's a small hostel so you end up hanging out with the guests pretty much all of the time. Not really suited to non-English speakers as the vast majority of guests speak more English than Spanish.

about 1 year ago

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