Painter/Decorator/Basic Maintenance

França

5

My experience was so great. I didn't really like the job and tasks I was doing, but it was what it was supposed to be. I did breakfast, floor staff at the bar, and housekeeping. The great point is that all the staff, managers, and other worldpackers were young, fun, nice, and very welcoming. The managers are very flexible, you can ask for special shift or task. The room is nice, we had TV, fridge, microwave, and bathroom in the room. The hours were ok, between 20 and 25 per week. I loved Scotland, I had enough time to travel around in the countryside during my days off. I recommend !!!

2 anos atrás

Ryan respondeu

Hi Charline! We are so glad you enjoyed your time in Scotland, and although you didn't enjoy the jobs we're glad you appreciated our flexibility! Wishing you the best of luck in the future, and hope you find many more fun volunteer jobs on your travels! Highly recommend you to any host looking for an extra pair of hands! :)

Estados Unidos

5

My experience with the hostel was great! The room I stayed in was very comfortable, and the work was doable. I typically bartended 25 hours in the week with three days off. Edinburgh is a beautiful city, and the hostel is in a central location so it is easy to walk around and explore. All of the staff and volunteers were really friendly and I made some great friends during my stay. This was my first volunteer job with world packers the hostel made it a great experience :)

2 anos atrás

Ryan respondeu

Danielle was an excellent volunteer, hard working and so kind! We will miss her here, and would recommend her to any other host. Wish you the best of luck with every thing, come back and visit us some time! :)

Canadá

5

I had an amazing time here. I got pretty bad tonsillitis like 2 days after I got there and everyone was really understanding and Hope even got me soup and smoothies to help me feel better. They didn't make me feel like an imposition or anything like that even though I couldn't do any shifts for about a week while I recovered. The friends I made there and everyone I worked with were amazing. Edinburgh is a magical city the hostel is in a great location to be able to walk to most of the important spots. It's also on a very nightlife heavy street so getting to lots of cool bars is very easy :)

2 anos atrás

Ryan respondeu

Veronica was a fantastic addition to our team! Super friendly, and a hard worker. Wish her the best of luck in the future! :)

Irlanda

5

Super fun experience! Everyone was really nice and welcoming. Ryan, Mel, and Ceitidh were great managers. The other volunteers were great and the bar work was fun. Lots of free time to explore Edinburgh . Thank you!

2 anos atrás

Ryan respondeu

Thanks again Keely for all your hard work! We wish you the best with your adventures in the future, and hopefully you will come back and visit us again some time :)

Estados Unidos

5

Working at the hostel was an amazing experience and extremely rewarding!! The staff and other worldpackers that I met were nice and helpful. I ended up becoming great friends with my fellow worldpackers and the staff. The hostel is located right in the middle of town and everything is in walking distance such as: Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, Holyrood palace, etc! Hahahaha be prepared to walk up many hills and a ton of steps when you go out to explore. Unfortunately, I had to leave early because of an emergency, but I would love to come back!!! I would highly recommend!

2 anos atrás

Ryan respondeu

Thank you so much Isaiah, we wish you the best of luck in the future and hopefully we will see you again! :)

Colômbia

4

The experience at the hostel was good. Hope is very friendly and flexible, most of the staff are too. It is a good opportunity to get to know the beautiful city of Edinburgh, you only have to work 7 to 8 hours, 3 days a week and you will have 4 days off, enough time to get to know Edinburgh or other nearby cities, the hotel is very large and you have a bar to have fun with the other volunteers, the location is excellent! thank you HOPE, you are a very good person

mais de 1 ano atrás

Lily respondeu

Juan - thank you! We loved having you with us, and hope we will see you again in the future! Best of luck with everything!! :)

México

3

Sólo trabajábamos 3 días y descansábamos 4, 8hrs al día; las tareas no eran difíciles pero me habían dicho que los voluntarios éramos apoyo de un miembro del staff y nunca íbamos a estar solos (cosa que no pasó), la gente del hostal es muy amable; me quedé dos semanas y nunca conocí a la encargada de los voluntarios, pienso que falta un poco más de organización y comunicación,ya que no sabían qué día nos íbamos y nos llegaban a poner turnos en la semana. La habitación en la que me quedé estaba muy sucia cuando yo llegué y era incómodo quedarse ahí, junto con otra voluntaria logramos limpiarla.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Ryan respondeu

Hi Veronica! Thank you for sharing your insights about your recent volunteer experience. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to addressing the points you raised.

We regret that the person in charge of volunteers was on leave during your stay. Rest assured, all managers collectively assume responsibility for volunteers, and we are actively working to ensure consistent support in the future.

We sincerely apologise for the condition of your room upon arrival. While volunteers typically maintain cleanliness, it appears the previous volunteers fell short. Internal measures are being taken to prevent a recurrence and ensure a welcoming environment for all.

Regarding your feeling of isolation during shifts, we recognise the importance of clear communication and role delineation. We want to make it clear you are never working without the support of other staff members, or a manager in house - even though some tasks are solo due to the nature of the work.

Your dedication to our cause is commendable, and we are committed to learning from this experience to enhance our volunteer program. Should you have additional concerns or suggestions, please feel free to reach out directly.

Thank you again, and safe travels in the future! :)

Estados Unidos

3

Overall, I had a good experience volunteering at the hostel. Ther location is super great and is very central. We only worked three days a week, so there was plenty of time to explore the hostel the surrounding areas. I ended up being sick the whole month, so that affected my overall experience a bit, but the staff was accommodating when I requested a day off. the hostel definitely has more of a hotel vibe than a social hostel vibe overall. It is the off season which may be why, but I would say that it is not ideal for meeting other solo travelers, other than the other volunteers.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Ryan respondeu

Thanks so much Josephine! Yes, the time of year really does impact our number of solo travelers but we are glad you enjoyed meeting our other volunteers! We wish you the best of luck in the future :)

Brasil

4

I spent two months volunteering at the hostel made a family there. I worked in the bar, at breakfast and in housekeeping as if I were part of the staff, they treated me as such and made demands of me as such. But I made incredible memories there and met wonderful people I worked 3 to 4 days a week, so I had plenty of time to explore the amazing city of Edinburgh, go out and enjoy my new friends. They also understood when I said I had another job and adapted my schedule. It was a good opportunity to work in a bar and gain experience for future jobs. Thank you the hostel team! I'll be back :)

quase 2 anos atrás

Polônia

1

I felt that the management really didn't know what they are doing with the volunteers. From the first minute I arrived,I felt that there was disorganization and lack of order regarding volunteer attitudes.I felt that the work at the bar was so much more than just "helping out at the bar", you were left alone to serve drinks to sometimes huge crowds without any real training. Once after asking manager for help he answered "I already told you this". I felt lack of respect and patience to teach and orient.You can get exactly the same "job" in any other bar and have it paid. I def don't recommend.

2 anos atrás

Ryan respondeu

Dear Marta,

We are sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experience with our management. However, we take issue with the statement that we do not have a clear understanding of how to handle our volunteers.

While it is true that our volunteers are responsible for serving drinks to patrons, we do provide training and guidance for all staff and volunteers. We also have a full staff force of employed staff who are trained and work with our volunteers to ensure no one is caught short. We find that the best training comes on the job, so we do our best to ensure that all volunteers have the support they need when they first start.

Regarding your experience with the manager, we are sorry if you felt that he was not patient with you. However, we can assure you that our managers are trained to be respectful and supportive towards all of our volunteers. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further and perhaps work together to find a resolution.

As for not being paid, the concept of world packers supports volunteering for accommodation. If this idea does not suit you, I suggest you seek employment during your travels in the future.

Thank you for your feedback, and we hope that you will reconsider your opinion of our business.

Sincerely,
Hope
a&o edinburgh city

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