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Italy
Very nice place to volunteer, the tasks are easy and the shifts are well organised, leaving enough time to visit around or to chill and enjoy the amazing swimming pool at the hostel. The volunteers' room is quite spacious and comfortable, which is a plus!
about 2 months ago
Italy
Volunteering at the hostel was really lovely! I mostly worked the night shift, which runs from 11.00 pm to 4.00 am and involves simple cleaning tasks and preparing breakfast, and I shared a room with several other volunteers without any problems. The hosts are helpful, respect your breakfast and day off and provide bikes so you can visit not only the tourist areas a little further afield but also the city centre, where the hostel is located. What I particularly appreciated about the hostel was its peaceful atmosphere, the small swimming pool and the spacious communal areas.
2 months ago
United States
Awesome staff... friendly volunteers, good location, refreshing pool, nice breakfast, clean and comfortable. You will enjoy the hostel! 💙
3 months ago
Philippines
I volunteered at the hostel Tulum and had a positive experience. My shifts were either 5pm–11pm or 11pm–5am. Tasks included sweeping and mopping common areas, putting away dishes, cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash, doing laundry, preparing hummus, lemon water, and pancake batter, and turning on lights and AC. My Spanish is limited so I didn't talk much at first, but I still enjoyed it. Thanks to volunteers Quentin and Nacho, staff especially Willy, plus Gibran and Sofi. Shoutout to Alvaro and his dog Tilo, and Rosalia, my companion at night. Chill and welcoming place to volunteer
9 months ago
United States
The managers scheduled me for 6 hours per day for 9 days straight and I have the schedule as proof. They also didn't respect the safety of the team. An elderly volunteer stepped on a rusty nail and had to go to the hospital. Still, they wouldn't fix the problem, even though they have the tools. The entire team of volunteers became sick with a throat infection, likely because of the holes in the roof, that lead to beds getting soaked and probable mold growth in mattresses and the celling. They fumigated the rooms with people inside that made the air toxic. Large cockroaches 🪳. No fixed holes..
4 months ago
We’re sorry that this was your perception. When you told us about the schedule, we modified it immediately to adapt it to your request. The volunteer who was injured received medical care at a nearby hospital and fortunately it was not a serious injury. The fumigation was carried out with a product safe for people, following the corresponding instructions. We continue to perform regular maintenance on the facilities and we appreciate the feedback that helps us improve.
Mexico
I had a good experience at the hostel, everyone was nice to me, and I really enjoyed it, the only thing I'd consider bad is that the task has nothing to do with what they say at the worldpackers app, I had to do the laundry, clean restrooms, when it said on worldpackers that I'd teach languages, anyway it was simple tasks, there is a good environment between volunteers, Kevin and Vanessa were nice too. The volunteers room and restrooms have some small details to be fixed. I liked it tho, I recommend it.
4 months ago
United Kingdom
Super chill job and super chill Hostel, nice vibes. We also had a few asados which were so lovely. Shout out Gibran, Gabe, Max, and all the other volunteers, thank you for making us feel so welcome and at home! Our other managers K and V however, were quite cold and unfriendly. No hellos, no thank yous, and didn't even bother to show up and say goodbye to us. They didn't make any effort with the volunteers. We probably only has 4 conversations with them the entire time we were there. Also upon arrival, we were shown to our beds and they were nastyyy… I found a dirty crusty thong on my bed…
5 months ago
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We are very glad to know that you enjoyed the hostel's atmosphere, the barbecues, and the time with the volunteers. We will pass along your message.
We also regret that this was your experience with K and V. They are focused mainly on the hostel's daily operations, so their role is less social; we understand that a warmer welcome can make a difference and we will take your comment into account.
Thanks again for your comments
Brazil
Orix Hostel is well located and has a very pleasant atmosphere. It is a place where I was able to meet people from different countries. The tasks are easy, and the volunteer team was very welcoming.
10 months ago
Mexico
Thanks, guys. Incredible team, so harmonious—the multicultural mix you are. I enjoyed the moments with you all, and thank you for making me part of the kitchen staff 🌻
26 days ago
Mexico
My first volunteering experience and, without a doubt, a very educational one. I liked meeting people who were willing to listen, resolve my doubts, and help when I needed it. For me, communication is fundamental, especially when you are living and working with people you have just met. Some tasks were more complicated than I expected, but that also allowed me to learn new things. They always respected my schedules and I had time to enjoy and get to know the place. I leave very happy and grateful for this experience. I even ended up liking cleaning more!
Thanks 🌸
2 months ago
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 :)
