Volunteering at the Vibrant Hostel in Georgetown, Penang - Malaysia🏝️

Turquia

5

I was meant to stay only 3 week but I ended up extending it because I felt like home there! I was doing reception and then switch the bar. Tasks are easy. Hours are very clear. Aliff and the rest of the stuff were so welcoming and friendly and making sure all the volunteers and guests having their best time. I made such great connections from all around the world. Thank you for having me dear the hostel family and really hope to see you soon!! 🥰

1 ano atrás

Itália

4

I was assigned to the reception. My responsibility were doing the check-in, check-out and laundry for the guests. The task were clear enough and the environment were very joyful and welcoming. We, as volunteer, were living in the stuff house, 5 minutes walking from the hostel in a shared dormitory. There were precise rules for keeping the house clean, we had to do 1 house-duty for week, like cleaning the bathroom, kitchen, etc... Overall, a good experience! I would recommend :)

8 meses atrás

Portugal

3

It is a very sociable party hostel so it's a really good place to meet other travelers. Apart from the that, the work can be a bit demanding and more like a real job than a volunteering, which is fine. I just wish some of the team members had a better attitude towards the volunteers, not only regarding friendliness but also support and training, specially during the first shifts. Also, take into consideration that you will be sleeping in the owners' house, in a tight 12 people dorm, where it can be hard to sleep if most people go partying and you have a morning shift.

8 meses atrás

Coreia do Sul

3

I left the hostel after 4 days due to personal reasons but just to share my experience, I was assigned evening reception duties, including guest check-ins and check-outs. However, I noticed that volunteers also handle tasks like laundry, outdoor activities, and organizing dining outs. Also, I was told I'd assist regular staff, but most tasks, including closing the day's accounts, are led by volunteers. Additionally, the Staff House has a kitchen, living room, and large communal space. But the room is shared by 10-12 people, so if cleanliness or sleep quality matters, consider the other option.

9 meses atrás

Quênia

2

I appreciated the opportunity to volunteer, but my experience had some challenges. The environment often felt like full time work due to lack of staff support, making the workload intense. Additionally, there were moments that felt uncomfortable due to signs of micro-aggressions, and when i raised these concerns, I didn't feel they were addressed with consideration. Sharing a room with 11 others was also a bit of a stretch in terms of comfort. I believe this placement would benefit from clearer expectations around workload and a more respectful, inclusive approach to cultural differences.

9 meses atrás

França

4

I had a good experience thanks to the people that i meet through the mission. I recommend this place for this, as it is easy to meet people. The accomodation provided is okay, you live in the same house as the owners of the hostel. The room for the volunteers is a bit small for 12 persons, and it can be hard to sleep if you have the wrong bed The management can be friendly, but I feel like we were treated too much like paid staff, like we're just here to work for them. I whished for a more equal to equal experience, just people helping people, for us, the accomodation, for them, their project

9 meses atrás

Austrália

4

This is a highly the hostel environment where you can party and meet other travellers! The work felt more like a job then volunteering on Reception; you will carry cash-handling responsibilities and you can work up to 36 hours a week. If you are happy with this like I was, there are many perks! The co-managers of the hostel need to improve upon their sociability and friendliness towards volunteers. They facilitated a lot of drama amongst team members. You live in their home, which did not feel appropriate at times due to the interpersonal dramas occurring.

10 meses atrás

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