Cinnamon Sally Backpackers Hostel

We are thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for individuals who want to explore new cultures, meet like-minded people and make a positive impact on the hostel. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our volunteers. We understand that volunteering can be challenging at times, and we're committed to providing you with all the support you need to thrive. We guarantee that you'll leave this place with new skills and lifelong friendships.

Our hostel is managed by young and open minded people and our communication is build on mutual respect. Our friendly and approachable staff is here to help you every step of the way to make your experience at Cinnamon Sally's unique and fulfilling.

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Volunteering at Northern Europe's Best Social Hostel!

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Rīga, Letônia

Avaliações

5.0
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Anfitrião & Equipe

4.5

Horas & Atividades

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Aprendizado & Diversão

5.0

Reino Unido

5

This was my first volunteering experience and it was definitely the right choice! I felt very welcomed by all the staff and the receptionists were very helpful and made sure we knew what tasks we had to complete and helped teach us what to do on shift. I made great friends with all the other volunteers as well as the guests. It was a very cosy environment which made it so easy to get to know each other. The activities were great and fun to organise and overall i had such a fun time. I would definitely love to visit again.

1 mês atrás

Áustria

5

This was my first experience ever to work in a Hostel and i loved every minute of it. The people, the other volunteers and the guests were so friendly and it is soooo easy to get in touch with them. It was the best first experience i could have ever wished for. The work is very easy to do and you have a lot of free time. The receptionists also try to make your stay as fun and easy as possible. I miss legit every single person there and k know i have created some lifelong friendships there :) Definitely would go back there again

2 meses atrás

Austrália

5

This was my first time volunteering at a hostel, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The work was reasonable and the time I spent with Cinnamon Sally’s exceeded expectations. From the host Julius, to the receptionist team, and other volunteers, everyone was so lovely and supportive. The roster was flexible allowing time off to explore the Baltics, and the free breakfast is one of the best I’ve ever seen in a hostel. The host went above and beyond to create memorable experiences for the volunteers by organising outings to football games and other events.

2 meses atrás

Irlanda

3

Pros :Staff are friendly
Hostel is overall really cozy
Location is good
Cons:
Management lied when they said there would only be over 18's and no big groups
Management micro managed some volunteers to an extreme level
Management can treat some volunteers worse(scheduling) depending on how much they like them.
Appreciation from management is not shown so don't go over and beyond.

In conclusion staff are friendly but management need improving. I personally had a good time but I wasn't happy with the way they treated other volunteers.

2 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

1

I unfortunately am limited to 200 words, so I’d like to start with, if you are interested in a full review, privately message me, or look for my review on Hostelworld. Megija (manager) and Julius (owner) efforts to work with us effectively was nothing but pathetic. We were treated very unfairly and if you message me, I can elaborate much more. Kosar (the only one star review) got a response from Julius that made her seem lazy and difficult to work with. However, everything Julius said was either false or taken out of context. Working with Julius is an experience from hell. Message me!

3 meses atrás

Julius respondeu

Dear Nikolas,

Unfortunately, we didn’t have the best experience hosting you. From the very start, expectations were clearly outlined during our phone meeting, yet none of them were met upon your arrival. Your performance was disappointing; the tasks assigned to you were either incomplete or poorly executed. It was also noticed that you took breaks every 10-15 minutes, far more frequently than any of the other volunteers. This was not only unfair to your peers but also demonstrated a poor work ethic.

Additionally, your pace was incredibly slow, leaving other staff members to finish tasks that you were responsible for. When confronted about leaving almost two hours before the end of your scheduled shift, your response was argumentative. To make matters worse, after a brief moment when I stepped away (as I prefer not to micromanage volunteers), you simply left the premises without completing your duties. This left the volunteer manager with the burden of finishing your tasks.

A friendly reminder: we accommodated all your requests, including preferred days off, specific shifts, and travel plans. We also ensured you received proper training and guidance on how to complete your tasks. To clarify, the duties assigned were standard household tasks—nothing extravagant or overly difficult. With that in mind, we expected a more professional approach and commitment to the responsibilities given.

We’re sorry that your experience wasn’t positive, but hosting you wasn’t pleasant for us either. We wish you the best of luck moving forward and hope you take this as an opportunity to improve your work ethic.

Best of wishes !

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