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About the experience in: Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand
Spain
We agreed to work 18h a week with 2 days off, but we went on full moon and were expected to work the whole day (until 12pm). We didn’t know that so we did our shifts and, when we got to the hostel, the boss started yelling at us and being really disrespectful to all of the volunteers. We also had to sleep in the hallway in fullmoon because the hostel was full. When full moon ends (it lasts 4 days) you can have plenty of days off, what’s nice, but, during that time, you will not have any off time. The other volunteers and Fang (manager) were really nice and made the experience much easier.
8 days ago
About the experience in: Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand
Germany
- got picked up from the pier
- managers Fang & Edgar are absolutely amazing & will help you with anything
- you get free dinner/drinks during full moon
- NO COMMUNICATION!!
- found out on arrival that I’ll be working at a different Hostel the first week
- had to sleep in the entrance hall during full moon —> so no privacy
- were expected to be at the Hostel all day during full moon, so if you had the morning shift you’d be there from 10-midnight
- yelled at volunteers in front of guests for absolutely nothing
- threatened to kick volunteers out all the time
- insulted us
12 days ago
About the experience in: Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand
Canada
The other volunteers that I met were so amazing but Nomad House itself was an extremely stressful environment and I would NOT go back.
Pros:
- Fang and Edgar are amazing managers
- access to free/discounted parties and alcohol.
- Owner can be kind and caring
Cons:
- If you make any kind of mistake owner becomes extremely aggressive. Yelling, swearing and threatening to kick volunteers out of the Hostel, throwing things etc.
- Expects you to work minimum 10 hours a day during full moon
- volunteers forced to sleep in storage room during full moon
25 days ago
About the experience in: Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand
Brazil
The experience was pretty good! Shine, the owner, was always very attent and supportive to me. In some days he dedicate himself to cook very good meals for everyone in the hostel which also creates a nice interactive opportunity for the guests and volunteers. The lonunge space has a very fancy stille with several games and chill ambience available to people's interaction.
By more than 2 months here we have cultivated a great friendship. He is very passionate about the place, and the work that needs to be done. It may demand great responsability from those whom wish to volunteer here! 😉💪👊
26 days ago
About the experience in: Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand
United Kingdom
pros
-got picked up
-Fang the manager is lovely
-some free drinks and tickets for full moon
-met lovely people
cons
-I did not do what I applied for
-the owner sends heated text messages in the gc and privately if small mistakes are made and threatens to kick people out
-gets aggressive and shouts belittles staff in front of guests
-does not understand that this is an exchange or honour the contract
-you have to work extra for the full moon and events leading up
-when it is quiet and off season for phangan there might be 4 volunteers on a shift that only needs 1 or 2
about 1 month ago