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About the experience in: Città metropolitana di Palermo, Italy
Mexico
Unfortunately the host is looking to have problems just like he has had with several volunteers in the past. I strongly recommend you to contact volunteers who have been there in the past before accepring. You can verify what I am saying. The host has terrible communication skills, at times lies about things one did or did not do, etc, and his mood is unstable. You can see my teviews from other hostels I have been well rated
28 days ago
Pia replied
Please, anyone who wishes to volunteer just to save money on the stay, do not contact me. In our facility we need willing people, we need concrete help, and not people who, if you ask them to make 3 beds, take about 20/25 minutes.
Honestly, 3 beds in 25 minutes means you are really trying to fool me.
Patience has its limits.
About the experience in: Città metropolitana di Palermo, Italy
Peru
I really expected a genuine experience for my first time, but honestly it was a nightmare; I could only stay 3 days because of Yuri's behavior, very rude and taking advantage of people's need who look for this medium just to have a nice experience. I do not recommend it at all; if he wants to work alone, he should do it, he threatens to kick you out from the very first time. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. It is a tense environment and there is no respect.
5 months ago
Pia replied
I opened the hostel for an ideal of community, but I am deeply disappointed and perhaps I will close everything down because today you are all especially selfish, and when you say that we have no respect you are the first to not have it; you are the ones who demand everything as if everything were owed to you. You are a disappointment. Yes, we do not want people like this who have been given everything in life. We do not give anything away. Respect must be reciprocal, otherwise stay at your own home or find another place.
About the experience in: Città metropolitana di Palermo, Italy
United Kingdom
There is a high standard expected for the work, especially with the cleaning, but the work is only around 2-3 hours so if you can adjust to this you can have a great experience here. Yuri really loves his hostel and is very protective of it. He prefers to have people who know how to work well and doesn't want anyone who can't handle a couple of hours of hard work. The place is very clean when the team works well together. Pia, Yuris mother, is very lovely and welcoming and often cooks a beautiful lunch for you if you want it.
about 1 year ago
Pia replied
The only one who understood anything about us.
About the experience in: Città metropolitana di Palermo, Italy
Argentina
We arrived the day before it began, and since our hotel reservation had been canceled, they welcomed us.
At first, communication with Pía was a bit tricky, but then it became a bit more fluid and we were able to communicate well.
Yuri is a very good host.
He likes everything to be impeccable, which is why I highly recommend his hostel for staying a few nights or for volunteering.
We were able to work and study calmly, as it has a suitable space.
They were also very kind, and they gave us a private room for ourselves.
A very lovely experience, I hope to see him again!
about 1 year ago
About the experience in: Città metropolitana di Palermo, Italy
Mexico
Best experience of my life! 🤩🤩🤩 This was my very first volunteering experience and it couldn't have been better. The hostel vibe is incredible—everyone is friendly, positive, and welcoming. Yuri and Pía made me feel like part of their family, always caring about my well-being and making me smile. Truly wonderful people with beautiful hearts! The location is also perfect: close to everything for sightseeing during the day and enjoying Palermo's nightlife at night. I completely fell in love with both the hostel and the city. I'll always be grateful for this unforgettable experience! 💗
about 1 year ago