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Poland
This volunteering was my first on worldpackers and I surely recommend it! Carmen is a helpful and welcoming person, was really flexible with the shifts, as well as with the day off. Work was easy and I had a lot of free time during which I was able to explore many beautiful beaches and the city. Hostel is good located, the area around is calmer and you can have more local experience. To be able to meet more travelers I recommend coming during the peak season.
Thank you Carmen, for this opportunity.
28 days ago
Filip was undoubtedly a valuable asset to the hostel's smooth operation. He learns easily, is methodical in tasks and has a lot of initiative.
Unfortunately, due to personal problems I couldn't make a complete evaluation of Filip, but I could not fail to recommend Filip, as it was indeed without a doubt a very positive experience hosting him at the hostel.
He will undoubtedly have the door open whenever
Brazil
I had a great experience at the hostel. The atmosphere is cozy, fun, and full of good energy, and I was warmly welcomed by Carmen. The schedules are well organized and fairly distributed, with the possibility of swapping shifts with other volunteers, which allowed me to explore Portimão and its amazing surroundings. I was lucky to be here during a festive season, with events all over the city. Besides learning from the tasks and interacting with guests, I made friendships with volunteers that I will carry for life. I'm grateful for the opportunity and hope to return soon!
about 1 year ago
Australia
I had a great time at the hostel. Carmen was lovely and super flexible to my needs, and it was a great location. Sadly I was disappointed as there were not many others staying at the hostel while I was there, but this was not the hostels fault, and I still had a good time. I would recommend coming closer to peak season if you would like to meet people.
over 1 year ago
Brazil
Overall nice experience. Carmen is a lovely lady who cares a lot about making the guests at home. She expects the volunteer to be organised, maintain a clean place and can keep things in order. The other volunteer was fun and friendly, that made my stay more comfortable and easy. Muito obrigado pela experiência, Carmen :)
about 1 year ago
Brazil
Volunteering in the hostel was a good experience, the property is well equipped and close to markets, bus stop and restaurants. The schedule varies most of days due to daily tasks, check in and number of volunteers. So you should be flexible, the manager is also flexible with your hours and day off. Recommend it.
over 1 year ago
Brazil
Be at the hostel was, by far, one of the most beautiful and amazing experiences that I've had being a volunteer! It was special cuse after 1,5 year, i was able to meet my sister, that also went to the hostel and had the experience! Carmem, the owner, is an incredible person, that allowed this to happen! She is joyful, with an amazing energy, beautiful smile and an impeccable sense of respect and responsibility! Also Luis is a nice guy, respectful and helpful with everything that you need. The hostel is super comfy, clean and beautiful (specially after all the reforms). I super recommend! ;)
over 2 years ago
Argentina
Manuela,São and the rest were amazing people. They took care of me and made everything to make me feel comfortable. The tasks are simple and the host has good vibes. It's impossible to feel down there. The location is perfect: 20 minutes from the beach, 5 minutes from the supermarket, 30 from the mall. I had a private room at the rooftop, where I enjoyed the sunsets and I could do some trainings. Portimão is a great town and you can connect pretty well with other towns in Algarve. I recommend this volunteering and I only have good things to say about it. I'm really grateful
about 3 years ago
Spain
I volunteered in Myguesthouse,(they needed my help there, not in the hostel) this wasn't the place I had applied for and they hadn't warned me about it in advanced, communication with them was not that good but I ended up feeling good vibes; the volunteers room it's hard to rest at(lack of windows, really low ceiling, and no AC in a place that is an attic and receives sun half the day); the task isn't hard but I do think it was many hours to have just 1 day off, and job schedules were messy. Despite everything I learnt a lot, met amazing people and got to see awesome places!Good experience:)
about 3 years ago
Brazil
It was an great time. Carmem is a very good person, adapting the work, really responsible and take caressive about the hostel. Work is simple and you will have free time to visit everywhere around Portimão, it is a stunning place. Atmosphere in the hostel is nice.
over 4 years ago
Brazil
The entire expererience was much more than a volunteer. The flexibility, organization, good comunication between the staff allowd the volunteer have beautiful moments enjoing the city, beaches, sweet spots around the location and cities near by. The hostel is very well located, near than all.And with the bikes that the hostel offer to use, Portugal becames small. We just want say thanks for the opportunity and experience. Was surprisely beautiful, bacause Carmen, all the attention and care shared in the house and because magic moments that were possible live there. THANKS CARMEN!
almost 6 years ago
