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United States
Volunteering with Serxho and the other volunteers at the hostel was absolutely the highlight of my time in Albania, the atmosphere at the hostel is so welcoming and you really create a great community with volunteers and guests! Work was in the morning and evening helping with breakfast/dinner and changing beds. You then had most of the afternoon free to go to the beach and explore the surrounding area. Highly recommend this position and hope that I will return next summer, miss you the hostel!
about 1 month ago
United States
I really loved my time at the hostel and could have spent all summer here had I not had other plans. Sergio is so kind and flexible and taught me a lot about Albania and food! He's a great cook and I felt like I was a part of a family here. The work was fun for me and didn't feel much like work and I liked that everyone works together so tasks get done quickly. Himare is beautiful and there is so much to do. The local beach is stunning and the hostel is small and has a friendly social vibe without being a party hostel. Sergio is around majority of the time and a quick communicator!
4 months ago
United States
Sergio makes this place feel like home away from home!! I would recommend this experience to anyone…he has created something special making it hard for guests and volunteers to leave. As my first volunteer experience it truly exceeded my expectations :)
5 months ago
United States
I loved Himarë and the hostel's atmosphere, but my experience was more negative than positive. The listing promised 5-hour days and 2 days off, but I often worked 6–8 hours with only 1 day off. Any concerns were dismissed as needing to be "flexible." Serxho became increasingly aggressive, especially toward younger volunteers. Training was minimal, communication was poor, and volunteers were left to solve problems caused by overbooking. I wouldn't recommend this hostel for young volunteers or anyone uncomfortable with being yelled at.
3 months ago
United States
Had an unforgettable time volunteering at the hostel! Serxho is a fabulous host and cares deeply about the hostel and the guests. The vibe is so communal and welcoming and the food is absolutely incredible! This volunteer experience definitely takes work but is so worth the effort! Leaving Albania with a bunch of new friends and a place I will forever think of as home <3
about 1 year ago
I received Halle for two weeks like a volunteer and I can say that was really good to have her. She is very friendly and committed on the daily working hostel. We had such a great team of volunteers in which Halle played a great role. She knows how to work in group. Thank you Haley
Canada
I had an absolutely wonderful time volunteering at the hostel with Serxho the owner, and the other volunteers! I stayed for almost 5 weeks (the longest ever place I've ever stayed volunteering or just travelling) and I'm so glad it was the hostel in Himare. The atmosphere and environment felt like home immediately. The people who came to this hostel were such kind, fun and caring souls. The food Serxho makes every day is beyond delicious. The beaches just down the road are gorgeous and every day felt like a blessing to be living. I am forever grateful for my time at the hostel and with Serxho!
about 1 year ago
Calegh is one of my best volunteers that I have had. She is such a committed person but overall very efficient and very very responsible on duties like hostel cleaning maintenance , reception, welcoming the guests and so on. It was so great to have Calegh has a volunteer in my hostel. I will miss the smiley Calegh and her commitment which made natural hostel respectful and so much desirable for the guest.🩵🩵
United States
I can't say enough good things about Serxho and the hostel! I had the best 3 weeks volunteering in Himarë. Serxho (and his food!) are amazing. There was sometimes a lot to manage with running the hostel, but the perks more than made up for it. Himarë is the best town to settle in, the beach is amazing and so close to the hostel, Serxho's cooking is the best ever, and the people I met here, both guests and my fellow volunteers, are incredible! Highly recommend the hostel, I miss it so much and hope to be back someday ◡̈
about 1 year ago
Vivian was a good volunteer which made me happy to have her. She looks very much after the hostel in different ways. She is very friendly and very efficient with the relations with the guests welcoming them and making them feel home. It was great to have such a well educated girl like a volunteer in my project. Thank you Vivian
Spain
My stay here was wonderful!!! Serxho was an unbeatable host: he was very attentive and always made sure that we were comfortable.
The food he cooked was absolutely amazing. Dinner time at the hostel was very enjoyable and also a very good opportunity to connect and chat with the guests.
The tasks were very simple, you only have to know how to work as a team.
As for the location, we were only five-minute walk away from the most beautiful and peaceful beach of town.
Finally, I want to thank Serxho for this opportunity and the other volunteers for making my stay unforgettable!<3
about 1 year ago
Noa is one of the best volunteers that I had in my project. I will never forget her for her commitment and efficiency during her work at the hostel. I will never forget her helping me making dinners. She never never complained for anything. She is such a nice girl with a great personality.Wish to see her again in my hostel. I have to thank her publicly for everything that she has done here. Thank you very much Noa
Australia
My time at the hostel was amazing! Serxho makes everyone feel at home at the hostel, guests and volunteers alike. The family dinners were a highlight everyday, and the work expected of us was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone, and hope to come back one day!
about 1 year ago
Matilda is one of the my volunteers which I really appreciate to have her. She always try to be efficient on the daily work at the hostel. She was one of the volunteers that like to work like a team. Thank you Matilda.
United Kingdom
Volunteering here was such a special experience. The place is simple, peaceful, and surrounded by nature — perfect if you love a calm, down-to-earth vibe. The work was fair and not too heavy, and there was plenty of time to enjoy the beach and relax. What really made it unforgettable was lovely Serxho, who made everyone feel at home with his good family dinners each night, and the amazing group of other volunteers I got to meet and work with — such kind, fun people. Thank you all for the beautiful memories — I will be returning one day !
over 1 year ago
I have to say the best words for my lovely volunteer Vicky. one of the best things of her is the friendly relations that she had with the guests which contributes for higher reputation of my project. I absolutely will give to her the best review. Thank you very much Vicky
