Workaway Bewertungen und Feedback. - page 8

Una pareja increible. Pasaron dos semanas en nuestra fundacion y realmente se conectaron con la comunidad y grupo de voluntarios desde que llegaron. Compartieron actividades con los adultos y los niños en los talleres y fue muy productivo. La predisposicion y solidaridad se destacan en ellos. Estamos muy agradecidos por este tiempo con nosotros....GRACIAS

What an experience. Esteban is currently in the early stages of bringing an old commune back to life. The potential of this place is endless: the beauty of the surrounding nature, the charm of the little houses, the magic of the region, and the vision of the man behind this project… As some of the first volunteers of this new chapter of the finca, we felt that we could truly make a difference. Esteban gave us the freedom to turn ideas into reality, and the results were immediately visible. Arne had every opportunity to put his practical skills to good use and, among other things, created a cozy lounge area with benches made from pallets, while Riet brought the overgrown vegetable garden beds back to life. Esteban’s support and gratitude filled us with positive energy. And also outside working hours, we had the time of our lives. Our fellow volunteers, Gaëlle and Felix, were absolute gems, and Esteban’s stories are simply mind-blowing. On top of that, he shows genuine interest in his volunteers and communicates in an open, clear, and honest way. This experience nourished us in so many ways. We will undoubtedly be back. Gracias, Esteban. Nos vemos.

I (Blake) had a wonderful workaway experience with Monique for 8 nights. Monique was very welcoming from the beginning and she was kind enough to let me stay during a busy period whilst her family were visiting (whom were also lovely and welcoming). The work itself was clearly communicated, fun, creative and I never felt overworked. The Ardèche region is stunning and there was plenty of beautiful places for me to visit, with some longer walks or by the bus system. The local river is an epic spot for a swim and the shady terrace is also a lovely way to spend a relaxed afternoon, often accompanied by Hozzi the cat. Monique is a fantastic cook and I felt very spoilt with delicious and healthy foods. Very much enjoyed my time with Monique and wish her (and Hozzi) all the best. Strongly Recommend. Cheers, Blake

Heide and her great sons stayd aprox. 2 month with us. We had a great time together. This nice family connected easily to everyone on the farm. Heide did her jobs accurately and with ambition and her sons supported her. Heide works as well autonomously as well as in teams. We shared some nice leisure time activities together. We are already waiting to welcome this nice family again.

Nina stayd two month with us. We had a great time together. Nina connected easily to everyone on the farm, did her jobs accurately and with ambition. She works as well autonomously as well as in teams. We shared some nice leisure time activities together. We are already waiting to welcome Nina again.

Franka and Katja stayd aprox. two month with us. We had a great time together. Franka and Katja connected easily to everyone on the farm, did their jobs accurately , with strength and ambition. Both worked as well autonomously as well as in teams. We shared some nice leisure time activities together. We are already waiting to welcome Katja and Franka again.

My six week stay at the sanctuary was definitely one of the best volunteers I have done so far, and is definitely a big highlight of my travels. The work was easy and shared well between the volunteers, with days off every few days. As I had the honor of taking over a baby (and later a second one) and becoming a mum I had a little more work than others but I loved every second of it. The connection everyone builds with the kangaroos still living inside and outside the house so quickly is truly amazing and beautiful and something you can't get anywhere else. The group dinners we had every night were definitely a highlight too and the vegan food was just amazing! Whenever we needed anything for cooking (or honestly anything at all) Manfred made sure we got it. The accommodation is really nice and cosy too. The other volunteers where also all amazing and even though there is always someone coming or leaving, the family-like atmosphere that made me feel at home immediately was always there. The only bad thing I could come up with was that I had a flight booked and had to go, as I had to leave all the Roos (and of course the worst, my babys) and all the lovely people I met during my stay behind. It was such an amazing experience and I enjoyed every second of it (except the leaving part). Thank you Manfred, all the love to you and the kangaroos!

We had a lovely time with Laura. What a pleasure it was to host her! She was very helpful, easy going, and felt like a family member after a while. We would host her anytime again.

A lovely Moroccan-American family, the experience is for someone to join them as a key member of their household. They have many projects, especially involving dog training, cleaning, and helping organize spaces for the animals. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience Moroccan family traditions firsthand, develop your social and communication skills, and become part of a warm and welcoming environment. The home is located near a beautiful lagoon, and the local community is incredibly friendly and welcoming

Monika was wonderful from the very beginning. When I arrived, she clearly communicated everything she needed from me, which made the stay easy and comfortable from day one. One of my favourite parts of my stay was walking Koda every morning. She's a wonderful dog, and those walks became a special part of my daily routine. Monika also shared great recommendations for exploring the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, and I'm very grateful for her local knowledge and advice. The work was fair, straightforward, and exactly as expected. Overall, I had a fantastic experience staying with Monika and would highly recommend her place to anyone looking for a welcoming and enjoyable stay.

Lin was a wonderful workaway: very helpful, flexible and hard working. She is also a lovely person and fun to be around. I recommend her highly.

What can I say! Kevin and Ella finished many outstanding projects and completed new ones! They worked hard through them seamlessly (with our limited tools!) ⚒️ come rain or shine. The hardest and most skilled help I have had and am forever grateful for their month they spent here. From building, to planting to cleaning and fixing! Thank you both very much!

Stefanie has been with us for 2 weeks and we were very sad to see her leave. She is a charming, interesting, kind woman who is eager to complete her tasks with joy and a smile. Stefanie is self motivated, and able to work independantly and thoroughly, easily one of the nicest guests that we have hosted. She gave the dogs lots of attention and love, and as i was incapacitated with a broken ankle she reasurably took on any and all tasks with confidence. Stefanie will shine at whatever work is required of her and we can highly recommend her. You will be fortunate to host her.

L’un des aspects les plus appréciables du séjour a été l’accès à des produits frais et locaux de très bonne qualité, comme les salades du potager, le pain fait maison, les œufs de poules heureuses et une grande variété de fromages. Le travail, dans l’ensemble, était plutôt léger et des horaires très flexibles, ce qui rendait le quotidien agréable. L’organisation des repas, en particulier des dîners, m’a parfois semblé un peu confuse. Il n’était pas toujours clair ce qui allait être préparé, qui devait cuisiner ou quels ingrédients étaient disponibles, ce qui compliquait un peu la planification. On percevait aussi une certaine attente quant au fait que les volontaires prennent souvent en charge la préparation, et j’ai regretté un manque d’implication de l’hôte à ce niveau. Dans l’ensemble, c’est une expérience positive, idéale pour ceux qui recherchent la tranquillité et le contact avec la nature.

Marina came to my shelter completely relaxed and confident and ready to tackle any task. And that she did. Marina was hard working, dedicated and wonderful with the animals. She was fun and friendly and fitted into our group well. Marina also cooked fantastic group meals, and her taco bowl became a favourite recipe for all the other volunteers, and me, and she gladly prepared the dish several times during her stay, even if it wasn’t her turn to cook. And then there were the vegan cookies! OMG The cookies were such a big hit that she spent her last day cooking dozens and dozens of cookies as her parting gift. Marina was a wonderful volunteer, great company, and good fun. I enjoyed having her stay and I would welcome her back.

We had a wonderful month hosting Ellie in Split. She did an amazing job teaching english to our three young boys (10, 8 and 5) who have little english knowledge. Dear Ellie thank you so much for wonderful month, you were so kind, patient and disciplined. You will alway have a family and a home in Split, pls stay in touch.

Ein bizarr-schöner Ort. Die „alte Lady (Mühle)“ aus dem 15. Jahrhundert ist das stetig rotierende Rad der Flussinsel. Die nachhaltige Energiegewinnung der alten Wassermühle, das große Engagement einer Gruppe von wunderbaren Menschen und die Liebe des Universal Restaurators Michael strömen harmonisch und sensibel über die Insel. Einer Insel, die stets aufs Neue Ihre Entdeckung anbietet. Als Workawayer habe ich mich gefühlt wie im Kinderbuch – Pettersson und Findus (Pettson och Findus, Sven Nordqvist). Wobei Michael nicht so schrulliger und alt wie Pettersson ist – aber vergleichbar erfinderisch, einfallsreich und hilfsbereit. In dieser Geschichte bin ich dann wohl Findus. Ein schönes Erlebnis, danke. Wir sehen uns bald wieder. ---- A bizarre-beautiful place to be. The “old Lady (Mill)”, established in the fifteenth century, is the continuously rotating wheel on the river island. The sustainable power generation of the old water mill, the constant engagement of a group of wonderful people, and the love of Michael, the universal restorer, emanates harmonically and sensitively around the island. An island that offers exploration anew endlessly. Me, as a Workawayer, I felt like placed in the children’s book Pettersson and Findus (Pettson och Findus, Sven Nordqvist). In which Michael is not as eccentric and old like Pettersson – but similarly inventive, ingenious and obliged. In this story I am Findus – I suppose so. A wonderful experience, thx. We will see us again soon.

… we were the only French host for Hayley and Gab .. we did how we could to welcome them in a tough time . They are so kind And helpfull : I took lessons thanks to there personality . So I just Hope one thing : to help them back to build there future tall « hobbit House » , tall as Gabriel mesures 1’90 ( exactly ?), so far in there incredible country . So long you two nice persons ..

Jasmin has a maturity and work ethic well beyond her age. She worked hard and accepted all tasks around the shelter and in the home easily, including cooking fantastic meals for group dinners. She spent all evening cooking amazing crepes for six of us without stopping to enjoy her own dinner. As well as contributing fully with all shelter and household duties, Jasmin also (gladly) accepted the special role to be the dedicated mother to our precious little kangaroo joey, Praline. Through her animal care for Praline, and for our other joeys, Jasmin’s maturity and commitment reached new levels. Jasmin is an amazing young woman and a perfect example of how young people can make wonderful volunteers. Jasmin was a pleasure to have at my shelter and in my home and she is welcome back any time.