We are looking for backpackers to help at the Reception

República Checa

5

I would recommend volunteering at the hostel. I felt welcome, there are some activities volunteers and guests can do together almost every day. The work wasn't really hard, there was not that many guests at that time so it was quite chill. Unawatuna is a nice town, there's a nice beach for beginner surfers, Turtle beach, some nice Cafés and bars but also local restaurants. The host is nice and friendly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience.

3 meses atrás

Itália

5

My stay in the hostel backpackers hostel was an amazing experience that I really recommend other volounteers. It was my first one with worldpackers and I am really happy. The tasks are easy and you don't need previous experience, you have lot of free time to explore the area which is very close to surf spots, beaches, temples and train/bus station to reach other cities in your free days. local people working in the staff are very kind and nice. As the host is very fast to response to new applications I suggest to new volounteers to text a lot about your expectation/needs before your stay

4 meses atrás

Reino Unido

3

My experience at the hostel was a very positive one. I enjoyed the location of the hostel and the other lovely volunteers I met. My role was as the yoga instructor which I enjoyed as it helped me build further experience with teaching large groups for the future. Due to unforeseen circumstances I had to leave a week earlier and Lucky was very accommodating and supportive. My personal experience of the hostel dorms and common area weren't great in terms of cleanliness and overall hygiene . However I am thankful for this opportunity to explore Unawatuna and to teach yoga.

23 dias atrás

Holanda

2

My first 3 weeks in this hostel were really nice, I got along with the host very well, I liked the vibe in the hostel and the work was good. The host had one rule about not bring guests to parties outside of the town, which I completely understand. However, in the last week the host suddenly accused me from this, because 'he had a feeling'. His communication style was unprofessional at this moment, later the host made a contract with more rules for the volunteers, at this point I decided to leave the hostel. I think the host is a friendly person, so I hope he can work on his communication.

1 mês atrás

Lakshitha (Lucky) respondeu

Thanks for the review. Usually when guests are checking for a hostel we have hostels rules. So i have some terms and conditions for the volunteers as well. Is there anyone who don’t want agree for these conditions they can’t volunteer here.

Áustria

2

The work was easy& the volunteers in the hostel were nice! They had group activities almost every evening. It's a very social hostel, I would recommend staying as a guest. As a volunteer I made a different experience. He was nice when everything goes his way but otherwise he was treating the volunteers rudely sometimes, so at the end 4 volunteers left in 3 days. I don't think that's a coincidence. At the end he designed an agreement which the volunteers should sign about his questionable rule. crazy…

2 meses atrás

Lakshitha (Lucky) respondeu

Yes i do have some agreement with volunteers otherwise they can do anything like this. This is your first experience and you left without saying anything. The paid guests are not check our early because they like the hostel and vibe here. I already have more than five people now so it's not big problem for me volunteers are leaving because there lot's of people who want to get experience. Also as host i help to you lot with many things. So i don't recommend people who are leaving without saying anything also try make problems for the host and to the hostels. Good luck for your next experience. I even can't say thanks to you because you of what you did.

Chile

3

The experience of the volunteer was alright. The job is not hard, so it's easy to learn and chill. You also will have many time for yourself. The hostel is really nice, with comfy common spaces and a lot of social vibe with other travelers. Thats the thing that I enjoyed the most! Also clean and beautiful, and unawatuna is a good place to stay with many things to do. I decide to leave before the date agreed, because some misunderstood with the host. He is really helpful and nice, but he can improve in his communication skills and leadership when he is struggling with emotions.

2 meses atrás

Lakshitha (Lucky) respondeu

Thanks for everything. I start tourism 9 years ago so i know how to heddle things at my hostel. Maybe it's kind hard to understand who just looking fun more. I already have many people who volunteer in this and got good feedbacks but i can't satisfy everyone, if someone check hostelworld or booking.com you can see my name with most of guests reviews so i have more experience than you how to run a business. I don't really recommend who are people just looking fun and try teach and try get the control of the locals business. I was talking to everyone in my team not just for one person so you are one start every bad conversation so i don't want talk these things IN front of other guests. Also i never had any bad conversation with any of my guests so i can what kind mind you guys have.

Alemanha

3

My stay at this hostel was mixed. The hostel itself and the environment are really nice - a lot of beautiful beaches, easy work and good food - but i had some difficulties communicating with the host and it wasn't the best working atmosphere. The volunteers were truly wonderful and i had some memorable experiences with them but also alone. Sri Lanka is beautifully green and sunny and you can discover many hidden gems.

3 meses atrás

Lakshitha (Lucky) respondeu

Thanks for helping out. The reason i don't want to give you feedback because i don't really recommend you any for other hosts. I help to you a lot as person as well not like a host. But your communicating is zero.In the begging it was teaching yoga (you don't have license but i host you) but at the end it's just money.We are charging some money to give some value for the hostel and also for the yoga teacher as well, otherwise it's not about money.

Itália

4

I really enjoyed my 3 weeks at the hostel as my first volunteering experience. The shifts still leave plenty of time to explore and relax, it was fun to hang out with guests and other volunteers. Pros are amount of working hours, facilities at the hostel and tasks, cons are that certain management rules are questionable (eg feedback from volunteers, despite being potentially very helpful, is not even taken into consideration). Overall I had a nice stay and I'd recommend the experience

4 meses atrás

Lakshitha (Lucky) respondeu

Small thing volunteers have to understand local people are running business and they need volunteers help to grow up business. Also we have many volunteers who have grate idea about the hostels and with goods skills(not just having fun)

Argentina

5

Such a great experience I had at the hostel backpackers! Nice people I met, and I felt really confortable working there in the reception and preparing the breakfast for the guest. Lucky (the manager of the hostel) is a nice person, easy going and flexible. Also I had the time to explore the area (that I really recommend it) and know more about the culture. Hope you enjoy the stay here and I hope to come back ✨

5 meses atrás

Hungria

5

I had an amazing time at the hostel Backpackers Hostel. Lucky is an awesome host, he's a super friendly and very funny guy. The hostel is also very nice and clean. And the work isn't too much and it's easy to get a hang of it.

6 meses atrás

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