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Turkey
Hi everyone! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, I'm happy to share more details. the hostel is a large, hostel that runs smoothly and sticks to its schedules and job descriptions. Because of its size, it can feel more like a real job than a typical volunteer experience. You work 4 hours a day, which leaves you plenty of time to explore the hostel. I was on the night shift at the bar and it was an absolute blast, the hostel is a party place. My Spanish was basic and I had no trouble at all. The volunteer community is warm and friendly, I made genuinely great friendships!
5 months ago
Germany
Working at the bar was very comfortable thanks to great colleagues and introductions/help provided by Juan, Josue and Adrian. It is a nice hostel to stay in with a great community of volunteers, and very warm and welcoming staff :)
7 months ago
Thank you very much for your kind words! 😊
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Pariwana and that you felt comfortable working with the bar team; they will be very happy to read your comment. Thanks also for your good attitude, your willingness to learn and for being part of our community during this time.
It was a pleasure having you with us. We wish you all the best in your upcoming adventures and we hope to see you again at Pariwana! 💛
United States
I want to warn female volunteers about an issue I experienced. I had to end my stay early due to how management handled a situation with a male volunteer who made me and another woman uncomfortable. We reported it to management multiple times, together and separately, but nothing was done. A simple room change would have solved it, as we didn't feel comfortable sharing a room with him. I was able to leave early without problems. Aside from this, my stay was great. The facilities were comfortable, shifts were easy, food was okay, and the bar staff was very friendly!
8 months ago
Hi Sophie, thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you spent volunteering with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the team and your overall stay.
Regarding the situation you mentioned, when the concern was brought to us we spoke with the people involved and offered the option of changing rooms to ensure everyone felt comfortable. Creating a respectful and safe environment for our volunteers is very important to us.
We wish you the best in the rest of your travels.
Chile
I had a great volunteering experience at this hostel. The staff was welcoming, the vibe was very social, and the location in Miraflores near Kennedy Park felt safe at all hours. The facilities were clean and the room was comfortable. As a vegan, I really appreciated that they adapted the meals for me.
I volunteered in the marketing area, filming activities and editing videos for social media. Everything was planned with Rocío, who is in charge of marketing, and the schedule was always fair and flexible. It was a great learning experience and definitely the best of my four volunteerings.
11 months ago
Hi Luna 💛
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We’re really happy to know you felt comfortable, welcomed, and enjoyed the vibe at Pariwana. It was great having you in the marketing area, your creativity and dedication were truly appreciated.
Hearing that this was your best volunteering experience means a lot to us. We’re very grateful you chose Pariwana and wish you all the best on your journey. Hope to see you again! ✨🦜
Germany
My time at the hostel was wonderful! I felt very comfortable right from the start. The countless hostel activities make it very easy to meet a lot of people. I also really enjoyed working at the bar, even though it was a bit exhausting at times. Thank you very much, Dominique and Alan, for your patience with me and my Spanish and for showing me how to mix the Pisco Sour (and so many other cocktails). In my free time, I got to know the hostel with its beautiful neighbourhoods, relaxed beach promenade and great cuisine, and I tried some surfing. I would recommend volunteering in the hostel to anyone ❤️
12 months ago
Hi Lara 💛
Thank you so much for your lovely message. We’re really happy to know you felt comfortable from the start and enjoyed the bar, the activities, and discovering Lima in your own way. Your positive energy was always felt here.
We’re grateful you chose Pariwana and wish you an amazing journey ahead ✨
United Kingdom
The team at the hostel were great. I worked on the bar at breakfast from 9am-1pm each day with 1 day off per week which worked really well for me. Working with Adrian was great because he was so helpful and friendly, he made it fun and taught me what I needed to do with patience. I would highly recommend volunteering at the hostel because it's a well organised hostel with activities on each day, it's clean and a great place to stay!
about 1 year ago
Jake, thank you so much for being part of our volunteering program 🙌. It was a real pleasure having you on the team and seeing how you adapted and connected with everyone. We truly appreciated your participation and the positive energy you shared. Wishing you all the best in what’s ahead — remember, Pariwana will always be your home! ✨
United States
I loved volunteering at the hostel! All of the staff was super friendly and welcoming, and their volunteer program is very well done and organized. It's a great place to meet other travelers and form connections with other volunteers as well. Highly recommend!
about 1 year ago
Thank you so much, Ava! 💛
We loved having you as part of the Pariwana family. Your positive energy and support meant a lot to the team and the travelers. 🙌✨
We’re really happy to know you enjoyed the experience, and remember — Pariwana will always be your home in Lima! 🦜🌎
New Zealand
I loved my time at the hostel! I was assigned to work behind the bar which was my preferred option, and it was a great way to meet people and practice my Spanish! The bar staff were super friendly and it was always a good time, and the rest of the staff were super welcoming as well! The management was also super accomodating if anything came up (e.g. date changes, sickness etc.), so I can't recommend them enough if you want to learn something new or just have a great Peruvian experience!
about 1 year ago
Thank you so much, Caleb! Hugg!
Uruguay
It was a great experience. I intended to stay for three weeks, but ended up staying for over a month. They were always very kind to me. Alexia, the manager, is always available to help with any issues. I highly recommend the experience at the hostel. Meeting and sharing with other volunteers is incredible. Thank you for everything. I will be back. See you soon
over 1 year ago
Thank you so much, Bruno! 💛 It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’re so happy you decided to extend your stay. I’m glad to know you felt supported and enjoyed your time with the team and other volunteers.
You’ll always be welcome here at Pariwana — we’ll be waiting to see you again. See you soon! 🙌✨
Germany
I had an amazing time working at the bar. I was learning how to make cocktails and met people from all over the world. From the very beginning, the team involved me, which made me feel really welcome. The atmosphere in the hostel is warm and social, and every staff member was very kind and helpful. And especially the breakfasts were amazing! I've felt very comfortable since the first day:) I'm super grateful for the experience and would definitely recommend volunteering here:))
over 1 year ago
Hi Helena! :)
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled you felt welcomed, enjoyed learning at the bar, and appreciated the warm atmosphere. Your energy was a great addition to our team, and we’re lucky to have had you here.
Wishing you the best in your adventures—come visit us again! 😊
Warm regards,
Daniel Iglesias
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
