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France
My experience as a volunteer at the hostel's the hostel Kutaisi was amazing ! The work load was as agreed, I mostly had the night shifts, but could also cover the morning shifts from time to time if needed. Riccardo communicates greatly with the volunteers about what work needs to be done and what he expects of us. Cooking dinner with the other volunteers was my favorite part of the day, always really fun and felt like family away from home for the 2 months I stayed there💗 The house is amazing, and the facilities are great! I WILL miss the garden and the rooftop! Thank you again Riccardo:)
2 days ago
Peru
I had a nice experience in the hostel , is located in a beautiful house that provides a good environment for travelers and volunteers, it feels cozy and entertaining. I was lucky I met such great people , volunteers ,travelers and the manager. I definitely would recommend it .The tasks were clear ,as well as the benefits .
11 months ago
Peru
My experience as a cook at the hostel was truly wonderful! I loved meeting travelers from all over the world, connecting with locals, and enjoying the beauty of nature around the hostel. The job schedule was always clear and respected, which made it easy to balance work and exploration. Riccardo was always respectful, kind, and supportive to all volunteers, creating a welcoming and positive environment. I'm grateful for this experience and would highly recommend volunteering at the hostel to anyone looking for adventure, cultural exchange, and a great team to work with!
about 1 year ago
Turkey
Had a really good experience volunteering here. Riccardo was easy to work with. Everything felt clear and welcoming. The atmosphere at the hostel was relaxed but well-organized, as I was told by a few of the guests during my stay. I met a lot of amazing people. Would recommend to travelers/volunteers. It was great to explore Kutaisi and rural Georgia. It has a lot of interesting natural and cultural variety, as well as events happening throughout the year.
over 1 year ago
Singapore
My time at the hostel could've been great, but agreed hours and tasks weren't followed. Additional work was added on my day off, last-minute changes made to meals I'd planned, and there was poor coordination around guests' dietary needs. Despite guests praising my cooking, lack of communication and added duties made the experience frustrating. When I tried leaving a review on WorldPackers, I was marked as a no-show, despite verifiable evidence to the contrary (reviews, messages). Of all the volunteer experiences you could be having, is this the one you want to spend your time doing?
about 1 year ago
Communication was very difficult as the volunteer didn’t speak English and relied on Google Translate, causing many misunderstandings. He left almost immediately after arrival, then was found hiding on the property without permission. This was unacceptable and unsafe. We had to ask him to leave. We advise other hosts to be cautious, as he did not respect agreements or rules.
Brazil
PROS -The house is nice and cozy, and the location is great. -Riccardo is flexible regarding shifts and days off. -Olga (manager) is lovely and always available to help. CONS -It's clear from the beginning that no volunteers are trusted. This results in Riccardo micromanaging everyone from afar (he's not in Georgia), even when things are working. -The amount of work is much bigger than what's agreed upon arrival. Innumerable people were surprised that I was a volunteer, not a paid worker. -No privacy: you'll be watched through the cameras often; your bed will be in a dorm with guests.
about 1 year ago
Mexico
I left early as the experience didn't match the role I applied for. The cooking/social position included shopping, cooking, cleaning, prepping breakfast, entertaining, and being constantly expected to sell to guests, too much for one person. Communication happened at all hours, beyond agreed schedules, making it hard to disconnect. Most guidance was remote, which added pressure. I'm sharing this so others can have clearer expectations.
about 1 year ago
Elizabeth is mostly Busy with her job and other personal chores she stayed really short time and she let us lose a lot of time not the experienced worldpackers she showed to be .
She left without notice after 3 days .
All the expectation are written in the description and a bit of personal organization is expected.
Costa Rica
Great hostel, the owner very friendly, good communication, thanks for accepting me in my first experience as a volunteer
over 2 years ago
Singapore
I applied under cat-sitting listing during low season (owner and manager are away). Before confirmation, host did inform me of extra things required to do that is not originally mentioned in the listing like check-in of guests. Most of the housekeeping duties were done by a cleaner who came weekly and I was then asked to fill in a little bit in between, which wasn't too much work. So although there were some extra stuff outside the original agreement, they were reasonable. Cats are well-behaved and easy to manage, I will definitely miss them!
almost 3 years ago
Romania
My time at the hostel was super nice, you get to meet a lot of international travelers, pretty nice and chill atmosphere, game nights, delicious food, from difrent parts of the world. I can say that sometimes it can get a bit exhausting, but overall a really good experience
about 3 years ago
Marius we miss you, You were part of our family and you will always be part of the season 2023 . great moment with this amazing guy
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 :)
