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United States

1

Volunteers do not receive a Pod. you have a bed that falls out of the wall. You are working more than what is advertised. Thursday afternoon starting at 4pm until 11pm, Friday Saturday and Sunday 10am to 11pm. Volunteers are also completing tasks for other the hostel locations. You can't sleep because of placement of bed, roght next tona double wide window which looks directly into the street and the hostel. People walking pass can see straight through the hostel. The host is very rude and combative via messaging site for entire company. It is not a traveling Hostel. The host accepts anyone' money.

over 1 year ago

Elvina replied

We asked Nelly to leave early because she had a bad attitude. It was as if she was a "know it all" and had to always be right. This led to argumentative and negative experiences with staff. We have someone now that is SO positive and is a breath of fresh air. We hope that Nelly can find an arrangement that is calming and healthy for her.

United States

1

Upscale homeless and ex convicts shelter. Stuff gets stolen (even the hostel's cash box) and you'll feel unsafe, Elvina accepts anyone who pays the night basically. On a positive side i could say it's really thoughtful to have a place like this BUT i wouldn't sell it also as a Worldpackers experience, this is not the experience you are looking for as an international traveler. I left this place for my own safety and got my self to a “don't let her in list”, funny because Elvina accepts ex convicts but she doesn't really care about hard working people. feel free to read comments on Google reviews

over 2 years ago

Elvina replied

Jacqueline was one of the most judgmental volunteers we've had. She judged a book by its cover and jumped to conclusions for "Safety". She said that she was clutching her purse around certain people, which was an odd comment. We have 5 other volunteers that live and work here, some of whom for years. Ultimately we banned her because she continued to come onto the premises after she ditched us last minute! It is very hard to find volunteers last minute, and we give a courtesy time frame but Jacqueline just left us hanging and then had certain expectations. She was very rude at the end.

United States

5

This is a great experience to get set up in LA and establish yourself and connections. The work is hard at times, and you need to learn to stand up for yourself when guests try to push you around. The other employees are great, but the guests will highly determine your overall experience. You need to be hardworking, good at communication, and confident in yourself and your work.

over 2 years ago

United States

5

Amazing experience. Amazing management and staff.

over 4 years ago

Brazil

5

Best choice I made !!!! Amazing host, wonderful place, awesome staff !!! Really the 3 months that I stayed here was my second home, for those who are thinking of coming do not think much ... come !!!

over 4 years ago

Brazil

5

My time at the hostel was really awesome!! I improved my english so much because I worked at the front desk where I could practice a lot receiving people from all of the world also I lived at the staff apartament with amazing girls from Austria, Mexico, U.S.A. and Ireland with different accents, that help me to also improvement my listen! The culture exchange as well! Thanks guys, I'll never forget the time that I had at the hostel!

about 5 years ago

United States

5

Everything was great !! I felt very comfortable with the staff, with the environment and the location :) , I recommend it 100% :)

about 5 years ago

Brazil

5

Esta foi minha primeira experiência como voluntário e não poderia ter sido melhor. Diferente de um Hostel, os hospedes no hostel são encorajados a ficar por um longo período, o que te permite fazer diversos amigos e viver experiências incríveis, além, claro, da convivência com todo o Staff onde todos são voluntários e estão na mesma vibe que você. O mais legal é que eles têm diversas unidades, inclusive em São Francisco. Se você precisar, nos seus dias de folga, basta solicitar uma cama e viajar sem pagar acomodação :D

over 4 years ago

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