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Czech Republic

5

This was my first volunteering abroad and it was an amazing experience. I spent three weeks during the high season working in the restaurant, mostly serving guests, and also learned bar skills thanks to Cleiton, who was patient and fun to work with. Days off are flexible and Ana was always supportive and invited us to local events, which made the stay richer. The only thing I'd suggest is creating a short manual for new volunteers, which would make the stay much easier and save time for everyone. The place and people quickly grew close to my heart, and I left with great memories and friends!

5 days ago

Hungary

5

I had amazing 3 weeks at the hostel! It was my first volunteering experience and I made a great decision. I usually worked in the bar with Cleiton(permanent worker) who was so lovely and patient, he taught us how to make coffees and cocktails. Ana is a great manager, she can adapt to unexpected situations easily and she is really negotiable about working schedule . You can feel free to ask her about recommendations on exploring the best beaches or sights. Also, she is really talented in picking the best volunteers, we got along so well with the girls-I made lifelong friendships!

22 days ago

United States

5

I worked reception in the hostel for four weeks as my first Worldpackers experience. The other volunteers were amazing and I made lifelong friends. The hostel was clean and the volunteer accomodation was like a mini apartment. The reception position was a bit more stressful than anticipated for the first few days but became better as you got the hang of it. The hostel was a bit far from the beach given it is in city center but Ubers are relatively cheap and Ana tells you the best places to go. I learned a ton and really got to know the area with incredibly kind people, so thanks again!

30 days ago

United Kingdom

5

I had a great time at the hostel. The hostel itself feels very clean and professional, the team were all very welcoming too. The tasks were overall as described, as were the hours. I worked reception and did the same hours everyday, which allowed for most of the afternoon and evening to enjoy exploring the beautiful Algarve. The only potential downside was occasionally having to check guests in outside of work hours if they arrived late, but I was happy to do this. Overall, I have a lot of respect for Ana and the business she is running. Thank you for having me! :)

about 2 months ago

New Zealand

5

I want to thank Ana, her family, and the permanent staff for the amazing experience I had with the hostel—it truly felt like a home away from home. Ana is a fantastic host, respectful of work hours, and often let us finish early a few days a week. She gave great tips on what to do in the Algarve and made sure we had what we needed. Volunteers get a weekly grocery budget, so you can cook your own meals. The shared space was cozy but had all the essentials. I already miss the other volunteers and staff. This was my first Worldpackers experience, and it has set the bar high. Obrigada!

about 2 months ago

United States

5

I spent 6 weeks at the hostel working in the cafe and really enjoyed it, the hours were as listed, the staff is lovely (honorable mention to Cleiton, the permanent staff in the cafe, he is so kind, patient, respectful and really cared for us all!) Ana was a great host, and really took us in as her own! She would always give recommendations, as well as invite us along to hangout with her friends! Ana is very understanding and as long as you can communicate anything you may think could be improved she is always right on it!! Truly a beautiful place with lovely people!

2 months ago

New Zealand

5

This was my first volunteering experience, and I absolutely loved my time at the hostel – I couldn't recommend it more! Anna, her dad, and all the permanent staff are just so lovely – you really feel like part of the team. The work was well-balanced, the hours were good, and I genuinely enjoyed the job. Anna always kept us in the loop about local events, gave great recommendations, and even took us along to some really fun activities in nearby towns. I would go back in a heartbeat. The other girls I volunteered with quickly became like family, which made the experience even more special <3

3 months ago

Netherlands

5

I stayed at the hostel & restaurant for 4 weeks. I had an amazing time. Ana helped me alot and is very fun. The hours and work is fair. Because i was there in the low season it was a bit too quite for me but the coworkers are very kind! The place is 45 min from the beach and 1 min from the centrum.

3 months ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time at the hostel! It was such a great experience especially being hands-on in the restaurant and getting to learn more about Portuguese culture! Hours were fair and explained and allowed for much time to explore Portimão and surrounding areas as well! I recommend this stay to other volunteers and hope to visit again!

4 months ago

New Zealand

5

I had an amazing time at the hostel! You get a bed in a shared dorm with up to 6 other volunteers, with your own kitchen and bathroom, and you get given breakfast food to make yourself, and every morning you get lunch and dinner and can eat it whenever you like, and the food was amazing! All the permanant staff are friendly and kind, and the work is very easy to pick up. Portimao is a great city to explore the algarve, and you can do overnight trips on your days off. I made amazing friends with the other volunteers and had the best time :) Thank you Anna and Cleiton (and everyone else) :) xx

5 months ago

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