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Italy

4

This experience has been amazing. The whole team and the volunteers were so welcoming and it felt like having a second family far away from home. However, there were a lot of cockroaches in the living area and in the kitchen and there was no air conditioning in the volunteer's dorm and in the living area. The washing machine barely worked and the clothes were not clean at all after washing them. the work itself is not hard and if 2 people work in one shift it usually gets done in around 2 hours. Despite having these few issues I still had a great time and I would do it all over again.

3 months ago

Canada

4

The people made this whole experience at the hostel. It's such an amazing place to meet people and feel like a family with the other volunteers. The location is great, and the managers are also lovely. But honestly, the facilitates (like washing machine) were not up to par and impacted the whole stay. If the facilities get some TLC, this experience will be unbeatable. I miss this place already and I would recommend to any traveller!

3 months ago

Italy

4

I did volunteer work between July and August. Since it was the low season, the tasks required were not only simple and repetitive but also not too demanding. They mostly involved cleaning and reception work. As a result, I had plenty of free time for myself. The experience was really great. I met lots of friendly people from all over the world, improved my English, and tried new things. I definitely recommend this kind of adventure. It's a perfect way to broaden your horizons, meet new people, make friends, and explore the island.

4 months ago

Switzerland

4

It was a nice month in Las Palmas. The vibe in the hostel was amazing, thanks to the great people I got to know and work together<3 I recommend this!!!!

5 months ago

daniel replied

Thank you so much, Gabriele! ❤️ We're really happy to hear you enjoyed your month in Las Palmas and that the vibe and people made it special for you. It was a pleasure having you with us—thanks for being part of the Columbus family! Wishing you all the best on your next adventures, and you're always welcome back anytime 😊🌍

United States

4

I had a great time at the hostel. The other volunteers were so kind and welcoming , and the area is lovely. My favorite activities included day trips around the island, family dinners, and the hostel nights spent with the team. However, the role I applied for was advertised as leading tours, planning events, and organizing sports. 2 days before i arrived I was informed my role was actually going to be reception and housekeeping. Despite this, I would definitely recommend this experience and ended up having the best time, the last month felt like one big vacation with friends :)

5 months ago

Paraguay

2

Sadly, my experience at the hostel was disappointing. The managers were absent and showed no real interest in the volunteers. Communication was often confusing and contradictory, and some volunteers were treated unfairly. The workload in the apartments was too heavy, and none of the promised group activities happened — with the excuse that there “wasn't a good group connection” among the volunteers. The hostel relies almost entirely on volunteers, yet offers no real support or guidance in return. I had a nice time but wouldn't recommend this hostel.

6 months ago

daniel replied

Thanks for your feedback, Valentina. We're sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We’re working on improving communication, support, and consistency across the team. Your input is valuable and helps us do better for future volunteers.

Wishing you all the best on your journey!
— The Columbus Team

Germany

4

The team of volunteers was amazing, I felt like I had been part of a little family :) Compared to other hostels, the hostel is clean, but has a quite high age average of guests. What I have to honestly criticize is the new management, as the communication has been difficult and the team did sometimes not feel fully supported as well as how some issues were being dealt with. But other than that, wishes about days off were perfectly respected as well as the agreed shifts, so the experience was definetly enjoyable and I would gladly do it again for all the people that I have met ! :)

6 months ago

Italy

4

The hostel is a very social environment. Everyone is super welcoming and nice; the work is easy, mostly cleaning but it wont take that much of time and you will work with somebody else most of the time which makes the work better. The hostel is also in a good position and you can easly move around with buses.

7 months ago

United States

4

The people are amazing, and the island is beautiful! I had so much fun here and made so many friends. The work is easy, and every week they sent a schedule, which helped me plan out anything I wanted to see or do during my stay. The only downside was the cockroaches and bed bugs, which were not fun to deal with. To be fair, they are trying to fix these issues, but during my stay, the problem wasn't improving. Other than that, my time here was so special, and I'd recommend it to anyone!

9 months ago

Italy

4

Very positive experience! There are two teams: one at the hostel and one at the volunteer apartment. The apartment team had a separate manager, Julieta, who was very kind and helpful. Tasks were simple, and if finished in two hours, the rest of the day was free to explore. The hostel was very social, with a great the hostel in a fantastic spot in the old town of Vegueta. The volunteer room was a bit small for 11 people. There were also cockroaches in the kitchen, but they are working on fixing it. Despite some downsides, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and social experience!

10 months ago

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