Teach Yoga in our magical Garden

Brazil

4

Overall the experience was good, the hours were respected, and the volunteer house was OK although it is quite small for 10 people, and there's no locks on the bathroom. As the other volunteers said some tasks like housekeeping and bar can be kinda rough. It's a big place and not the most welcoming one, and it doesn't really got that "hostel vibes" we expect. If you forget even the smallest of tasks you may be called out in front of everyone in the whatsapp group, wich can be a little demeaning. As the others said the best part is really meeting the other volunteers!

over 2 years ago

United States

4

My experience was good, the best part is getting to create close friendships with the other volunteers! There were a few issues with the volunteer room my first 2 weeks but it was super easy to communicate with the managers and get it resolved. One con is housekeeping, it's a lot of work and during the middle of the day (11am-4pm), I think sometimes the housekeeping staff forgot that we are volunteers. One tip is use your free time wisely it goes by so quick, make the most of the beaches and activities nearby! Overall it was great and unique experience!

over 2 years ago

Brazil

1

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!! I was expelled from the hostel with the justification that my work was not "enough", since I only did one of the activities (housekeeping) proposed by the hostel, all the other volunteers did the other activities, besides that I was expelled for a personal matter and that all the volunteers knew and even found the hostel's attitude shameful, another justification was that I could not volunteer and work, and other volunteers also did, which proves the personal attack. Run away from this hostel. I DON'T RECOMMEND IT TI ANYONE!!

over 2 years ago

Francisco replied

Jose, your actitude was not the best one when you where pretending to choose the shift and activities because you have a job since the beggening, we are no looking that kind of volunteers. WE want volunteers to live the experience of being part of our family.
I am sorry if for you didnt finish well your experience but to preserve the rest of the team sometimes we have to make decitions for the best of everyone.
We already had more than 300 volunteers, and 86 incredibles reviews, hope you can understand that maybe the problems it was not our.
Regards,

Norway

4

Very social. You will meet a lot of great people and all the staff is very nice, respectful and good at teaching. The volunteer-rooms are ok. The beds are allright, but you have to get used to mosquitoes during the night. During my stay, the toilet, sink and shower broke down, so for the last 10 days or so we did not have our own place to pee, shit or shower. So thats a minus. Some of the work can be fun and social, but it can also be very exhausting and tiring at times. All in all, I had a very good experience, but I still feel like it's a lot of work for what you get back.

over 2 years ago

United States

4

My stay here was great. The workers at the hostel, were some of the nicest people ever, and they made my time in Portugal worthwhile! You work 5 hour shifts, sometimes they can get boring when there is not enough to do, but you are required to stay for the full 5 hours. There are cameras everywhere so the rules are in-forced. The room that the volunteers stay in is rundown, and the door can't be locked because there aren't enough keys for it, which felt unsafe. Also for part of the time the bathroom was broken, they didn't prioritize fixing it and when I left it was still broken.

over 2 years ago

Germany

4

This was my first experience as a volunteer and I enjoyed it. The schedule was always clear and the tasks where definitely feasible. The hostel itself is really nice, the volunteers stay at a separate house in the garden which was a bit small for the amount of volunteers. I'm really grateful for the people I met during my stay and who made this experience memorable :)

over 2 years ago

Canada

5

The hostel was my first-ever volunteer experience, and it exceeded my expectations! Over the course of 6 weeks I have met amazing people from literally every corner of the world and made genuine connections fortified with unforgettable memories. The hostel is beautiful, huge, and well-equipped with amenities you sometimes wouldn't even find at a hotel. The staff at the hostel is a team of hardworking people who know how to have fun. To Nico, Rocio, Francisco, Isabel, Belen, Ana, Valentina, Andres, Luis, Adelma, Deborah, Antenea, David and literally everyone in the team, Muito Obrigado!

over 2 years ago

France

5

One of my best experience abroad. I past 6 weeks and i enjoyed every moment. All the staff members are nice and the place is very beautiful. Lisbonne is also a awesome city to live in. Thank you again guyys !

over 2 years ago

Francisco replied

Alexis :) We are the winners of the World Cup !!!! Kisses!

Italy

5

My experience at the hostel was totally awesome! The hostel is such a wonderful place with great spaces that give you the chance to hang out with all the people, and with good facilities for us as volunteers. The guys from the staff are amazing, they are really well organized to work with volunteers, the shifts are always clear and respected and the work is never too hard and easily to enjoy. You also get quite a great benefits as breakfast and free pubcrawl! There is just a beautiful energy and great vibes in this place that will make you love it. Thank you guys, a big hug see you soon! ❤️

over 2 years ago

Chile

5

Very good experience, everyone in the staff is great and they make you feel at home. You work, but you have a great time, my time there flew by

almost 3 years ago

Francisco replied

Thank you Benjanim for being a super nice person! Very respectful and good vibe!
We hope to see you soon around us

Kind Regards,

Fran & Sant Jordi Team

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