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Brazil
The volunteering was okay. The place is an old mansion, full of books and history. The tasks are calm during the night shift, but during the morning and afternoon shifts, especially the morning one, I found them quite demanding. I missed a fairer division of tasks between the shifts. I ended up extending my stay by ten more days, although I regretted it a little. The main factor in my assessment was the way volunteers are treated, with a very CLT vibe, a climate of constant surveillance, which doesn't fit with the volunteering proposal. All in all, just gratitude
11 months ago
Brazil
I appreciate the hostel, but I left early because I didn’t connect with the purpose and due to the hostile environment. There was a critical failure in communication: management was rigid, inconsistent, and showed a lack of humanity by not understanding basic requests for rest between shifts. The facility also needs improvements. Additionally, I had problems with freelancer payments: after my departure, they stopped replying to me and I only heard back after a third-party intermediary. There was a lack of courtesy from the host and professionalism from the administration. Because of the strain and lack of support, I do not recommend the experience.
11 months ago
It's funny that at the start everything was fine. At no point did you even tell me or complain about anything you couldn't do. You didn't deliver on the service and invented unfounded stories. You left here owing a week's worth of tasks and had the nerve to bill me for freelance work.
Brazil
The experience was good. I worked as a night receptionist and there were no exaggerations. I was able to balance volunteering with my job and still visit some places in Vitória and Vila Velha. There is a weekly schedule of shifts, though a bit confusing in how the hours are divided. The days off were respected. The hostel is a mansion over 100 years old, so it's large, rustic, and elegant. It is managed by a family, and directly by the manager Lena, who is always present and engaged. I would recommend it if you are looking for a calmer place, without the hustle and bustle.
11 months ago
Brazil
The house is nice and the room is okay, but since it's old it smells like sewage for most of the day. Communication is weak and the rules change according to the host's mood (e.g., you can't leave a sauce pan, but she does). The tasks used to be clear, then they increased and so did the charges. I even heard that the toilet was still dirty even after cleaning. A CLT-like climate, inflexible. I asked to leave when another volunteer arrived and they wouldn't let me. We also argued about the kitchen, which closes at 10 p.m., and I went to prepare some instant noodles at 9:55 p.m. in the microwave. Breakfast (1 slice of bread, 1 egg, 1 fruit, filtered coffee).
12 months ago
Brazil
The house is well located, right in the center of Vitória, close to museums and bars; the city’s nightlife is quite lively. There is a curfew, the house closes at 2 a.m. Breakfast is meager, don’t count on it for your volunteering, it’s toast, 1 egg, 1 fruit and coffee. I had days without fruit and with rotten fruit; one day there was nothing at all. I was doing gardening and there were not enough tools; the ones available were dull. The work was exhausting, 5/6 hours; you can’t enjoy the beach if you take the morning shift. The host is inflexible with the schedules and strict about them being followed, and she doesn’t communicate well.
about 1 year ago
Marina has already arrived at the hostel demanding her day off; on Saturday, she came saying that it hadn't worked out with the group of friends and that she wanted another day off. She was visibly confused and she kept distorting the information given, not carrying out all the tasks assigned.
The breakfast, as well as the tasks and schedules, are described within the platform. I asked here within the platform if she had read it, and she did not answer me.
There was nothing missing for her when it came to tools.
Brazil
I've been traveling around Brazil for 7 months, and this was the place I connected with the least. I ended up leaving earlier for personal reasons and also because I didn't connect much with the volunteering and with the city. Personally, I didn't like the city; I found the beaches unattractive and the transportation expensive. Regarding volunteering, the job description is quite honest: you'll need to stay on schedule and tidy up some parts of the house, fold bed linens and towels, check-in and check-out when necessary and handle reservations, and, in general, clean the bathrooms and change the trash. In any case, at the beginning she will send you a PDF.
about 1 year ago
Brazil
I think that everyone should have their own experience to draw their own conclusions, but personally I wouldn't recommend this one. The hostel has its rules, like any place, but some are quite restrictive. I also think they didn't quite understand the essence of volunteering; the tasks are okay but the charges are often made as if you were an employee. The movement of people is calm, so if you're looking for something like a more lively hostel it's usually not the ideal place either. Thank you for the opportunity.
about 1 year ago
Volunteering isn't just about having fun. Everyone should understand that.
Both the hosts and you volunteers are evaluated on several criteria, and you know that.
There are rules here, and there will always be, just like with other hosts I know.
Brazil
❤️ vitória é maravilhosa, você sempre será bem acolhido e sempre vai querer voltar. Busquem sempre viver tudo. Bons e ruins momentos. Uma escola da vida. Você pode viver e fazer as tarefas diárias. Lena é uma boa anfitriã desde que não derrube os lençóis de cama como eu fiz hahah. Sucesso pra todos😮💨🫶🏻
over 1 year ago
Brazil
Minha experiência no hostel foi incrível, a Lena e Jamili que são responsáveis pelo hostel são pessoa maravilhosas, as tarefas são bem tranquilas, o hostel é bem organizado às instalações são boas e confortável, valeu muito a pena a experiência
over 1 year ago
Brazil
O Hostel fica na região central, próximo de vários comércios. O ambiente é calmo e agradável e os turnos são respeitados. Lena é uma boa anfitriã e desde o primeiro momento faz você se sentir em casa. Falta uma boa manutenção no hostel (banheiros com cheiro bem forte de esgoto e durante minha estadia ficamos 1 semana sem internet, e tive que arcar com os custos de dados móveis para me manter conectado durante o voluntariado, mesmo que a internet fosse um “benefício” oferecido pelo Hostel). Decidi terminar antes do prazo, avisando a gerência com antecedência e cumprindo os turnos acordados.
almost 2 years ago
