Great new hostel looking for enthusiastic helpers in Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria

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28
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16/10/2019
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2019

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Description
We're looking for workawayers to help us out in general duties, cleaning etc.

Initially 3 weeks help & then we will review for longer term, we prefer long term helpers.

We are a hostel situated in the heart of Sofia 5 minutes walk from all the main tourist attractions and activities. There are multiple free tours happening on our doorstep and you will have plenty of time to enjoy Bulgarian capital city.

- Free accommodation
- Free laundry
- Free wifi

We look forward to meeting you
Type of help
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help in the house
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have enough free time to discover Sofia, to see the old city, to go to Plovdiv, OR for example the Rila Seven Lakes, Rila Monastery. These activities can also be done with guests as many of them are open to experiencing new things as well.
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We have two roles in the hostel: cleaning and reception.

- The cleaning teams main tasks are making up the beds and cleaning the kitchen and shower rooms.
- The reception role involves checking in and out guests and doing the laundry.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
This Hostel is in the heart of Sofia close to all local amenities it is also very close to the center and multiple parks. We offer shared accommodation in mixed dorms. you will also be able to use the kitchen and relax on the balcony.
What else ...
Drink a beer in the park :)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (28)

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(4.8)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

10/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (LEKEI & PRISCILA)

Likei and Priscila came for 3 weeks and end up staying for two months! They where great together, they have really good team work skills and responsibility with work. We had a lot of fun with them and certainly they gave a different vibe to our little family. You are welcome every time! :) Good luck in your travels!

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Amilcar)

We have had a wonderful time with Amil here, his work was very good, he was always looking to improve, with a smile for everyone and good vibes. Without a doubt one of the best volunteers, we wish you the best in your next trips. He's a great cook btw

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)

Ally was an incredible volunteer, always with a smile for everyone, her attitude was very good, always willing to help in any way she could. Thank you for everything and we wish you good luck on your next trips.

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Han)

They have been a great helper, always ready with a smile, their charisma and responsibility pleased us very much. We wish you the best in your travels Han.

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Roy)

Roy is a great boy, always helping in everything he could. He was very responsible in the tasks assigned to him, I recommend him for any place to which he applies. Good luck in your trip.

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan & sophie)

This crazy couple helped us a lot during their stay in the hostel, always talking about any topic, always with a smile and making origami. We still have some flying there haha thanks for everything guys, I wish you the best and sorry for the late.

(Very good )

26/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Verónica)

Veronica spent like 3 weeks with us and her work was pretty good, always with good vibes and able to help in any task. Thanks for everything, we wish you the best in your upcoming trips.

(Excellent )

29/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Verónica) for host

I enjoy my stay and working in the hostel!!!. The best thing was the manager, Amilkar, and the group of other workawayers there. They made my stay really pleasant and was easy sharing work with them. Thank you very much!!

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Bryan & Michael)

Michael and Bryan helped around two months in the hostel, always spreading the good vibes all over the place, they are two people with a lot of energy, definitely not bored with them. Thank you very much for all the help received, we wish you good luck in the future.

(Very good )

21/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Federico)

Federico helped us for almost a month and a half, his time here was very useful. Always looking for what to help and what to do, very proactive, his work was very good, I recommend him to any place he applies, I assure you that you will have a good help.

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauranne)

Lauranne did a very good job while she was helping at the hostel. Always with a smile and creating a good atmosphere in the group. We wish you good luck in your travels.

(Excellent )

21/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Klara)

Klara was helping us for 3 weeks and her work was very good, always willing to help and create a good atmosphere. Thanks for all the help you gave us, good luck in your travels.

(Very good )

21/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (caitlin)

Caitlin was helping us for 3 weeks and her work was very good, always willing to help and create a good atmosphere. Thanks for all the help you gave us, good luck in your travels.

(Excellent )

09/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Joel & June)

Joel compartio con nosotros por tres semanas, y fue una muy buena experiencia, muy recomendado el senor.

(Very good )

28/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Joel & June) for host

Excelente! Comparti 3 semanas con el Staff de Hostel y fue una experiencia super divertida. Muy recomendado!

(Excellent )

19/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Cecilia & Ana) for host

I do not have words to thank for the incredible experience that happens in the hostel. I met unforgettable and very funny people. Thank you all for sharing your travels and stories. The work in the hostel was very organized and very simple. I recommend 100% to live the workaway experience in the hostel. I hug you enormously.

(Excellent )

07/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Cecilia & Ana)

Anna was an amazing volunteer, by far one of the bestest!, shes very responsible, skilled and social, all her tasks were done perfectly, also a great human being, we wished she stayed more, we wish her the best and good luck!

(Excellent )

06/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Melanie ) for host

This was my first workaway experience and it was amazing. I'm happy I chose this place and that they chose me. The work was what they said it was in the profile, the team (owners and the other workaweyers) was awesome, we had our little family and had great times doing movie nights, having dinners, going to party or on daily strolls through the… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie )

Melanie was a person very committed to work, I recommend 100% to receive it anywhere else. A very kind, attentive and responsible person. Always with a smile and willing to help.

(Excellent )

24/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Cherrye)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

10/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lancelot) for host

I spent three weeks in this place and it was a very good experience. I met friendly people and we had a lot of fun. Sofia is a good city to discover, I enjoyed spending time in this city !

(Very good )

29/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (YEN HOA) for host

Great hostel !! Great experience!! The owners, manager and other volunteers were very kind and friendly <3 <3

(Very good )

05/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (YEN HOA)

Excellent team players!

(Excellent )

05/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Dick Shion)

Jackpot! He is the one, no need to look further! :)
Very smart and quick learner! Great sense of humor who made me laugh all the time or put me in an instant good mood.
Proactive, punctual & responsible! Excellent team player!
My favorite staff!
Dickson, thank you for all of your supports and hardworking.
Wish all the best!
CC

(Excellent )

05/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Liam)

Jackpot! He is the one, no need to look further! :)
Very smart and quick learner! Good sense of humor! Punctual & responsible! Excellent team player!
One of my favorite volunteers.
Liam, thank you for all of your supports and hardworking.
Wish all the best!
CC

(Excellent )

12/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Narviz & Gabriel)

First of all, we would like to send a million thanks to both Gabriel and Otta for making up the decision of visiting us in Sofia, we couldn’t have been more thankful of what they have done for us for three weeks. To label both of them as one of our best volunteers so far would be a shame, because now they have became our best friend and truly a… read more family, before we continue breaking down what they have helped us. Gabriel and Otta, remember you all are always welcome to come back home anytime. Mi casa es tu casa, mi amigo y mi familia.

Both of them gather the quality and ideology of workaway volunteers should have. They were both very punctual on work and have never been late for their work. They always woke up earlier to prepare themselves and had breakfast before getting ready for the morning shift, to avoid any delays and to make sure our guests have the best experience in the hostel.

Beside that, both of them were also an excellent team player. They blended into the family less than a day and tried to familiarize the job as quick as possible. Due to the huge amount of trust toward Gabriel, he was nominated as the treasurer of our team, by forecasting and record expenses accordingly. Both of them were also filled with tremendous of ideas to constantly improve every corner of our hostel, for example, providing suggestions for our cleaning products, improving of our signs in the hostel and gathering all the information around Sofia city to ensure that all of our guests enjoyed Sofia as they did. In addition, with their proactive personality, Gabriel and Otta have always initiated new ideas and perform them, also took care all the small details that no one would have noticed even passing by them daily, then improved them, even it was not during their working hours.

During their stays with us, Gabriel was assigned to be the receptionist, no doubt it was the best decision ever, even after a week he left the hostel, most of the guests were still asking where he have been, not to mention all the good reviews up online during his period in our hostel.

While Otta was mainly taking care of the cleanliness of the hostel by helping us as one of the housekeeping team. We felt so grateful because she is such a professional (not to mention even with the professional uniform she brought along), we noticed there was a dramatic improvement in our hostel’s cleanness review online during her stay with us.

In short, we have to tell you, it is absolutely your lost if you have ever thought to reject them. Their responsibility, positive attitude and enthusiastic personality never stopped surprise us and brought lots of joy to the atmosphere everyday.

Gabriel and Otta, you are now our family member. You are always welcome to come back home!!!

Thank you so much for all of your hard work!

Ching

(Excellent )

23/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Narviz & Gabriel) for host

It was a dynamic experience, our first volunteering under a mixture of Chinese and Taiwanese leadership.

As a couple, we stayed in two positions available for volunteers: reception and housekeeping; in both, 5 hrs daily with 2 days of rest.

In the position of housekeeping: basically it is to clean the kitchen, tv salon, bathrooms, corridors,… read more stairs, reception and rooms. They’ve provided all the necessary tools to do the work. When we arrived the schedule was from 11 am to 4 pm, but particularly, as there are 4 and floors to clean, we started the housekeeping task between 8 and 9 am (time when there are fewer guests in the common areas and it is easier to work). Basically the work is done between two volunteers and we divided the tasks by agreement. The day off of your partner, you have to do it alone.

In the reception position: you’re doing check ins and check outs, helping a bit to schedule the room cleanings, collecting money when necessary, being there to attend guests and basically doing anything else managers or owners ask you to do.

Chih Chin is the manager, a person with a very happy spirit who cooks amazing Taiwanese food. At all times she tried all the volunteers have dinner together and always had the best disposition to cook and show Taiwanese cuisine that is very rich and interesting. She is the one who makes the weekly schedules and always takes into account your concerns and is flexible with it. In some opportunities they can ask for extra hours but always have present to compensate them and you choose the most convenient option for you.

We only had contact with two of the owners, Liwei and Jeny; women who are hard-working and committed to work, not only work equally for the progress of the business, but also take into account your suggestions, contributions and offer help when they think you may require it. They are humble and hardworking and we liked that. It was a pleasure to develop the cleaning procedure and contribute to the selection and preparation of material for the news bulletin board.

About food: there is a space for the staff's food and a daily allowance is provided to purchase ingredients. When you arrive, they give you the option of cooking for yourself, or cooking in community. One day you can cook a partner and another day another. The idea of the dynamic is that among the staff there is gastronomic exchange and integration. Our gastronomic contribution was: fish soup, chicken stew, bolognese pasta. Lunch is usually between 3 and 6 pm and breakfast when you wake up and cook it for yourself.

Wifi: it is very good, at all times it worked very well. We need a good connection because we work online and it was always perfect.

Heating: works perfect.

Rooms: as a couple, we were fortunate to have one for us even though they are all shared. Liwei and Chinh at all times took care that we had our space.

Dynamics: it is a hostel with a large flow of guests of all nationalities, which makes it ideal for cultural exchange.
Location: excellent, totally central to explore Sofia.

Others: the opportunity to join a free tour or minimum payment may show up, so when they ask who they want to go, do not hesitate to join them.

It is a very new hostel in constant change and adaptation. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Regards!

(Very good )

03/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Dionne & Esther) for host

Superb hospitality by Dong and Liwei. Laurie has been guiding me most of the time and I worked 5-9pm so I have the whole of the morning and afternoon to explore. Work was easy as they only need me at the reception, bath had hot showers all the time, I was sleeping in the staff room so everything was great and peaceful. Dong and Liwei are always so… read more

(Excellent )

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