Night owl wanted for our night shift!

Germany

1

Unfortunately, my volunteering experience at BENNIES Hostel was deeply affected by unfair management practices, lack of accountability, and serious issues around respect and safety. One of the main problems was the behavior of management/supervision. On multiple occasions, the supervisor entered the volunteers' room without proper consideration and took photos of personal spaces, sometimes while volunteers were asleep after working night shifts. These photos were then posted in the main hostel WhatsApp group. Meanwhile other volunteers just left during their nightshift to party, haha.

10 days ago

Anuska replied

Hi Mika, we had a private meeting to evaluate your time here at De Basis, giving you an opportunity to raise any issues with us in person, but we haven't heard about these problems until now.
In terms of the room inspections, prior notice was always given through a WhatsApp message indicating what time the receptionist was going to check the room, and photos were never taken of volunteers sleeping but only of the messes that needed to be cleaned.
This 1 star review feels quite unreasonable.

Italy

5

It was my first experience as a volunteer and it was incredible! awesome people, I had the best time ever!! ❤️

22 days ago

Austria

5

I had a great time in Zwolle. The Host and the people in general were so lovely. The tasks were as agreed on. The provided food was amazing. Zwolle in general is a very small but lovely city. Especially the nightlife is quite fun. Gonna miss everyone and can't wait to be back. Would definitely recommend it!

23 days ago

Germany

5

Our stay at Bennies and the hostel was great! We met a lot of new people within our short stay. The work was always as agreed, most days even less and especially the breakfast was very good! Everyone around was nice and helpful. When we wanted to change shifts or our day to leave it was never in problem. All in all we had a good, but sadly short time and would love to come back one day!💛

29 days ago

United States

5

The hostel became another kind of family during my stay here. Everyone is so kind, the work is well organized and easy to understand, and the friends I have made along the way are just an added bonus. Zwolle is a great city if you are looking for something young, international, student friendly. It's not too small a city or to large, and serves as a great central point to travel from on your days off. I will be coming back:)

about 1 month ago

Finland

5

My experience in Zwolle was absolutely amazing! I immediately felt welcomed and taken care of. Everyone was super nice! I got to know about the work beforehand and everything was well-organized. The work was nice and I had a lot of free time to explore Zwolle, which is such a cute and beautiful city! The voluteers room was big and the whole hostel was great. If I ever get the chance, I would love to come here again and I would definitely recommend this experience! Thank you for everything!

about 1 month ago

France

5

My experience at the hostel went so well! The team was amazing. I felt welcomed and comfortable right away. The place is perfect for a stay. The work isn't hard at all, and the schedule gives you plenty of free time on the side. I'm super happy with my experience and I totally recommend it!! Big thanks to the whole team.

about 2 months ago

Germany

5

It's really nice staying at the hostel as it is close to the city center and zwolle is a really nice city. The housekeeping work was manageable and as I was only working three or four days a week there was a lot of free time!! Besides that the people who are working at the hostel and at Bennies are all super cool and nice and the food there is amazing.

2 months ago

Portugal

5

Zwolle and the country itself is a great place, easy to get around. My stay at the hostel was good, not much socialing between workers and volunteers, but may have some here and there. The facilities in general is good, and location is great, everything is near by. I think is a good place if you are looking to know more about the Dutch culture and something a bit more relaxing, with some occasional fun.

2 months ago

Spain

5

I loved it!! If I have the chance to come back, I will. The work is very enjoyable, they treat you like one of their own, the team there has a great vibe, and they organize some activities for the volunteers. I feel grateful to live this experience 💓 thnk uu to make me part of this🫶🏻

3 months ago

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