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Switzerland

1

I signed up to be a social media manager and party promoter and it was a fake. They only wanted me to serve at their bar for which I did a 9h shift with no break and no food. The hostel in itself is horrible and scary. The staff room has no windows and is like a bunker. I've been traveling for around 3 years and was 100% the worst hostel I've ever stayed at.

about 2 years ago

Netherlands

3

It was a really fun place to stay and meet other volunteers. You work 20 hours a week, in de evening. I did the social media for the hostel. I had to make sure people would give 5 star reviews and make sure at least 20 people would come to the weekly BBQ. The last part was impossible, since in the hostel, most of the people are locals living there fulltime. So we had to go to other hostels (&got kicked out). I wasnt able to find people these weeks unfortunately. because the volunteers and the travelers knew the food was bad. Overall fun place tho! Lots of stuff to do with volunteers!

over 2 years ago

Travel Hub replied

Hi Silke! Thank you for the honest review. Receiving hostel reviews and gathering the community for events require sociability and a positive manner. We encourage volunteers to express their skills ( or willingness to learn ) in this position since this person would represent the hostel image. We were dismayed for weeks you did not show any proactiveness and sociability. We set the goal of 20 people for the BBQ since previous volunteers were easily able to achieve this as we are living in a high-density hostel and city. We understand this goal can be a struggle and differ for anyone but it is not a requirement. But no one came for two weeks resulting in food wastage. The hour given was much less and more freedom but you used it for personal activities instead, therefore unfair towards the other volunteers. We apologize things don't work out but it wasn't a great experience through our collaboration and we wish you good luck with your future endeavors.

Canada

3

Masnita is astounding, if this was a review about her, I would give it all the stars! She is inclusive, friendly, and involved, and she is very careful in picking amazing volunteers. My group was great, and the work was fun and easy, and more than reasonable. But the hostel isn't that great. It isn't very clean, many older people live there full-time, and there is an indoor smoking area pretty local to all communal areas. The smoking for me was especially stressful, so if your health could be affected, I cannot recommend this exchange. If you are looking to meet awesome people, please apply!

over 2 years ago

France

5

I was working at the reception during the nightshift, it was a very good experience. Masnita and Moorthy are two amazing person to work with. I recommend this volunteering to anyone such an incredible experience !

over 2 years ago

France

5

Our experience was really great ! My boyfriend was doing the night shift at the reception and I was working at the bar. Masnita is a very nice person. We would recommand this place to other travellers !

over 2 years ago

Peru

5

What I liked the most is meeting many people from different countries and exchanging travel experiences, being in the hostel is like being among friends, everyone is very friendly and fun. The work in the Bar is fun and quite easy to do, the hours a week are enough and you can make plans for the days you don't work. Very nice experience!

over 2 years ago

Peru

5

It was a good experience!!! I enjoyed the pub shifts because we helped to create a good atmosphere there. People are really respectful and Masnita really took care of us, I was sick the first 2 days and she bought me some pills. Also the other volunteers who I was with were awesome!! I met grate people there!!!

over 2 years ago

Germany

5

I honestly had the most amazing time there. Thanks to Masnita, who made me feel like part of the group since Minute one. She is an amazing woman, very outgoing and always eager to participate with the volunteers. She is definitely a top host! The atmosphere with her and the other volunteers felt like a little family and I will always remember the fantastic time I had with them. The location of the hostel is amazing, just a short walk to china town, central market and many restaurants, bars and clubs. Thanks for the unforgettable time Mas 🫶🏽

over 2 years ago

Brazil

5

Working with Mas and the volunteers were super fun!She's one of the best hosts I've ever met, she cares a lot to make your stay the greatest and memorable. I definitely enjoyed every minute and loved to meet so many great people. It was my first time working in a bar and it was amazing, easy and even the clients are kind. Thank you Mas for the opportunity, hope to see you guys in the future.

over 2 years ago

Germany

5

Honestly this was an amazing experience! I had so much fun meeting all the other volunteers and learning new things in the bar. Masnita is just an amazing host that will make you feel very welcome with her bubbly and outgoing personality. We really connected with the other volunteers and it felt like we were a little family. Also the location of the hostel couldn't be better you are in the middle of Chinatown and everything you need is in a 5-minute walk radius. The station for the free buses is also really close and you can get to the city centre in 15 minutes. Thanks for this amazing time❤️

over 2 years ago

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