A home away from home, South of India

India

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2022

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The projects provide an opportunity for young people to experience a lifestyle based around the simple philosophy of doing rather than talking and fixing rather than complaining.

Our projects range from Innovative workshops to environmental, water and food safety programs. Our aim is to create more opportunities for young people to gain knowledge through discovery and to gain confidence, creativity and interest in science, technology, engineering, environmental issues, maths, art and learning as a whole
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers who are looking to contribute meaningfully in exchange for useful life skills, university students looking for a purposeful way to spend their holidays,educators seeking work experience, job seekers and anyone interested in increasing their capability in environmental education and simple living.
Help
Volunteering here is great fun for everyone, no experience is required, just a heart that wants to share!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Free accommodation & all meals
What else ...
As am living near to western ghat forest range and if you are looking for a peaceful & beautiful place then this is the place to come to - in South of India.
Enjoy....Mountains,hills,jungle,wildlife,waterfalls,plantation,complex tasty and spicy food ,different kind of fruit ,Do meditation,yoga...make your journey an unique experience!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours, 5 days a week

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Science workshop- Marta,spain

falls in somavarpete

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(5.0)

30/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host

The time I had with the family was just amazing! Puttur is a small, loveable village, the lifestyle is super chilled, easy and also with great routines. As a big-city live with no routine and " always everything" lifestyle, I never had thought that I can enjoy it that much. If you feel the same: give it a try! I felt welcome from the first minute… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)

Elisa was such an excellent volunteer who was respectful, friendly and reliable. She was absolutely great at work ethics . Elisa is the kind of person you hope to meet through workaway.! You will find her to be a kind, respectful and knowledgeable guest with a genuine interest in others experiences and cultures and she has a great sense of… read more

(Excellent )

13/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Aleksandra)

Was great meeting you Ola! and sharing thoughts of life! You are so open and chilled bout everything, its was pleasure having you around. See you again someday : )

(Excellent )

04/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Darja )

Everything about Miss Darja is AMAZING!
super super friendly, easily adaptive and adopt to situations well
Thank you again for this incredible experience. I look forward to seeing you again in my future Eco friendly –self sustainable family !
HAKUNA MATATA !

(Excellent )

20/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Floor)

Floor is a beautiful person, always happy and smiling. She is really friendly, sociable
Thank you, Floor for volunteering with us .We were so lucky to be able to host you and spend a brief time with our team and the kids in the school. I will definitely be in touch to see how we can partner again in the future!

(Excellent )

20/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)

Angeliki is awesome , responsible and honest, friendly and outgoing. Also, she was quick to learn all the tasks. She was accurate with all duties and tried to do even more that she should. we just wish we had more time! Would highly recommend Angeliki to all other hosts and Thank you so much and wish you all the best. ..Greetings!

(Excellent )

09/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

The time I spent with Yash and his family was simply great, exactly one month and ten days. It was so hard for me to say goodbye to these people! They really know how to make you feel like at home.
My dear and crazy Yashavantha, I don't have words to express how thankful I feel after all the moments we spent together. This man is one of the… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

Sara “ a happy-go-lucky “ girl stayed at our home for just over a month and was incredibly hard working and a pleasure to have staying. Very friendly and eager to tackle any job. Many thanks for all your help and enjoy the rest of your travels!
Sara …”Never Born Never Died” just visited Crazy India ;)
Welcome back!

(Excellent )

07/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

Yash is a very interesting person. I’ve learnt a lot with him. He has a good knowledge concerning culture, spirituality, religions, life in general.....we had many deep conversations which I really appreciated. He is the new Gandhi of India 😉
I really enjoyed giving swimming lessons to the children, they were very cute and eager to learn. Puttur… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

Marie is very respectful, talented and simple women. She helped us in the local school, She is extremely reliable and committed to any task undertake and interesting to talk and share
Everybody who met Mary during her stay here felt she was extremely friendly , extremely clean and well organized with a lovely nature.
Wish you happy travels! :)… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host

I have had such a nice stay with Yash and his family! Yash is a really smart and nice guy. He is very passionate and caring about the kids. I helped with the swim- and skate lessons which was really fun! This was my first workaway so I was a bit nervous, but I felt very welcoming. His wife Asha is so smiley and cooks the most amazing food! Their… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)

Nadine fitted in very well with us right from the start, she is very easy going, it was a pleasure to host her.Her attitude towards workaway is great and on the top of it all ,she was my last min workawayer ! ..The kids got along with her very well, she is welcome back here any time & we hope to cross her path again some stage .
We wish her all… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)

Cami stayed with us for over a week and is trustworthy and respectful.She was always willing to help out and was fun to be around. We had a good time together! Goodluck ! Cami .wish you all the best and See you next time 

(Excellent )

16/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host

Yash, thank you very much for these nice days! It was so wonderful to meet you three and to get a taste of a South Indian life. I am very grateful for your hospitality and also for the contact to Tanvi! You were so friendly and understanding when I was sick and you always helped me so much! I hope I can cut you a nice little movie and wish you so… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Suellen)

Sue was really great. She is a fantastic woman, very open-minded and full of experiences to share. well organized, and very friendly. We would recommend anyone for a workaway with Sue.

(Excellent )

18/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Thea)

Thea was a great help to me during her stay. She is a hard worker and very sociable .she was always up to the task,very friendly and easy-going . Workaway hosts looking for an intelligent, strong, and easy going volunteer should consider having Thea stay with them.

(Excellent )

16/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Thea) for host

My 2 weeks with Yash and his family was really great. I helped him with various promotion materials for his workshops, editing videos and making flyers. Also got to see him start a swimming lesson program and how well he connect with the kids.
He is doing a very good job to help the kids with important life skills around his area. He has a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)

Isabel was a really good volunteer. She is very easy going and always willing to help out in whatever tasks I asked of her. We had interesting conversations about politics and Environment etc.,. I would recommend Isabel to other hosts and am sure that other workaway hosts will be happy to have her volunteer with them.

(Excellent )

26/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Amazing weeks with Yashavanta in his place...
Im really happy to have worked with the children in the swimming pool, this is a very great job to do because is very useful for them... also good to help him in skating leasons and preparing models for workshops ;)

Yash is Super!! Very great. I spend a lot of time with him laughing, talking about… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Ana was just great. She is very respectful, tidy, organized. , she was absolutely marvelous!:asterisk_symbol:️ Helpful, responsible, kind, generous. Her help was greatly appreciated!
Ana was an absolutely perfect workawayer Oh my Gosh! she was an amazing help and did all kinds of work .such a positive open spirit, always refreshing to be around… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (JESSICA)

Jess stayed with us for about two weeks volunteering in the local school .She was organised and there were always a lot of kids in the school and has proven to be quite challenging, The kids were very young and naturally had short attention spans but she managed to spend more time teaching there. It has been such a pleasure to have spent these few… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

Maria stayed with us in this school season and It was really a pleasure to host her . we are really grateful for all she did for us. She was willing and able to help in many ways. I wish her all the best and safe travels ! :asterisk_symbol: Happy YOGA :asterisk_symbol:

(Excellent )

20/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alisa)

Thank you, Alisa for all your help during the past two weeks. I had a really great experience. One of my favourite parts was painting the walls !. I think maybe that’s because I could see the immediate difference it made; and the appreciation that people seemed to show when passing by. Speaking of the people, another favourite aspect of the help… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)

Nati is a bundle of spunk and fun ! Certainly a great communicator and very friendly girl with a lot of smiles :) A quick learner, a hard worker. Highly recommended sweet person to any hosts .

(Excellent )

06/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Andressa) for host

Yash is a sensitive person, he thinks a lot about the problems of the World and he tries to do better things for the kids. He is attentive with people needs and very polite. Yash has taught me a lot of things about history, culture and humanity. Staying with him and his family was an awesome experience.
This was my first time as a workawayer and… read more

(Very good )

31/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Andressa)

Andy is a lovely honest diligent person values which i find honourable.she is sensitive to people's needs.she has wonderful patience and used it well in dealing with kids creating fun along the way! .Andy , welcome back anytime may you enjoy life wherever it takes you And wish all the best in your future travels :)

(Excellent )

12/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maria Camila) for host

My experience was the best!! Yash is the best host and friend that any one can find!! One month was not enough according to all the projects we still want to create, so of course i`am coming back, hope soon.
As soon as I arrived, I felt like at home all the time, I enjoy so much talking with Yash every day, about every topic, I learn a lot with… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Camila)

Cami is simply the best ! ... brilliant, dynamic, enthusiastic, hard working ,talented , very cooperative, responsible.she is easy to live with, is great with the kids .....Happy and Funny individual :D We had a great time with you! and thanks for everything . Lots of love from sunny south of India <3

(Excellent )

19/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

The time I spent with Yash was incredible. I went there pretending to work with children, but when I got there, the children were in the exam period. In spite of that, Yash made my stay a time that I will never forget. He taught me the whole area, the food, the culture ... I felt at home sharing with his family. I spent there 2.5 weeks but after… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia was warm from the star. Patient, calm, giving, creative and experienced. we got so much more that we had ever hoped for and at the perfect time! Karma was good all round!
Our experience with Julia has been excellent! We appreciated her so much! She is really nice, kind, patient, open minded and cheerful , showing interest and curiosity… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kyleen)

Kyleen stayed for a short period of time . she is open minded and friendly person. we shared and spoke on specific topics.Thank you Kyleen for your time and we would love to see you again when time permits !

(Excellent )

17/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Laetitia)

" we had a wonderful time with Laetitia da costa :) , Undoubtedly a great experience of life, personal and professional growth and enrichment. "

(Excellent )

24/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sonia) for host

I spend such a good moment in Yash family. Asha cooked me some very good dishes (each time different), Nareen, a very smart 10 years old boy, was very funny and with Yash I had some very interesting conversation and he was very patient with my bad english!!
I had some very good work experience in the school around Puttur and the preparations we… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sonia)

It was an absolute pleasure to have Sonia helping out, shared her computer skills and developed a kids hobby board stuff and we had kids workshop at rural school. Sonia was respectful and tidy in my home and she got along well with everyone.She is easy to work with and has an excellent work ethic. Hope to see you again one day! All the best :)

(Excellent )

29/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host

Yash is just... Wouaww! My time with him was really awesome ! If you are able to get to know him, you can consider yourself as very fortunate.
Not only you will have good chai, laugh a lot and eat Asha's good food, you also will be able to have very interesting and deep talks. I have learned so much by staying with him on every levels. His… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabrielle)

Gaby is the most beautiful phenomena in the world, not to be compared with anything else.she is patient ,nurturing,sweet,unconditional and pure...
Goodluck Gabi <3 ... stay connected!

(Excellent )

28/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Moa )

I had a great time with Moa, she was so welcoming and friendly.We loved to have someone from such a different country join our activities. It was great spending time with the students and participating in diverse projects.we just wish we had more time! I will definitely be in touch to see how we can partner again in the future! ”

(Excellent )

19/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

My time with Yash and Nareem and Asha was great! I was so welcome there, I felt more as a guest than as a workawayer =) Yash showed me beautiful and amazing places around the area and I just loved to sit in the back of the motorbike when we drove through the small and windy jungleroads! It was my first time in India and it was a wonderful way to… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura is a very friendly and easy-going person and it was nice to have her around. She is a knowledgeable and capable young woman who is both diligent in her approach to work and pleasant in her interactions with others. We would really like her to come back again one day !
Be Happy and Safe travels ..Laura ! 

(Excellent )

25/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host

I stayed with Yash. Asha and Nareem just 2.5 weeks and it was one of the best periods in my life. This is a very beautiful place, wonderful family and I enjoyed every minute spent with them. Yash is an extraordinary person with many ideas. I did pebble art and it was my first experience. Yash, thank you for the opportunity to be an artist. And I… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)

Tatiana Ershova is amazing! Very strong, hard-working and she was really good at anything! Thanks for choosing us and for your contributions to our project and for your helpful company. You are a nice and caring person we hope to see you back next time for another season!

(Excellent )

25/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (SARA) for host

One of my best experience in India! Thanks Yash, Asha and Nareem! And Manogo also!

(Excellent )

06/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (SARA)

Many thanks to you, Sara! We really enjoyed you being with us
Sara was a fantastic help and great company this winter. . She is very easy going, and very willing to help. Thanks for your help and good luck with your adventures!

(Excellent )

15/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host

The time I spent with Yash has been the best of my trip around India. I have learned a lot about India, its culture, food, nature, etc. He is always good company, incredibly interesting person, curious and open minded.
I assisted him during the swimming lessons in the local swimming pool and the river. We also did skating lessons and science… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)

Thank you for all your hard work and fantastic company. I'm missing words to describe the wonderful time we spent together :).. ...
Marta is very polite, kind, clean, tidy, trustworthy and absolutely appreciate and respect your property and habits around the house. she has a soft, generous and loving personality that can only give joy to whoever… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

I am happy I met a cheerful and lively guy like Yash. During the 2 weeks I stayed with him, I realized he is the perfect example to explain Indian hospitality because I always felt well looked after. He told me a lot about Indian culture as well as stories of all the couchsurfing and workaway experiences he made so far. He loves learning new… read more

(Very good )

05/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura is …Happy, smart, authentic and different !...full of energy, laughter and positive attitude. She is young but wise and has tremendous passion to do something..
I enjoyed very much the time she spent here I wish all her dreams come true.
Thank you and all the best for your India Trip!

(Very good )

19/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

Ashwanth (Ash) is one of the best work-away hosts in India or maybe even the best one  - honest, sincere, caring and a very intelligent person with wide range of interests and, not the least, fun loving one. I stay in Ash’s home where he lives with his 7 years old son Naren, his mom and Naren’s mom Asha. Right away I felt myself at home as part… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

I had the great pleasure to host Natalia and have been delighted by the experience. She is very positive attitude and was always ready to help , interested in discovering our region, Hope to see you here again, All the best for you!

(Excellent )

31/12/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Linnea)

My time with Linnea Emma ! was extremely 'cool' time, and more than I could ever have hoped for a volunteer . Linnea is an excellent , really supportive, friendly and also one of the most interesting people I've ever met - She is a real inspiration, spontaneous . So peaceful and loved to work together ..... becomes part of the family easily…… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Helen) for host

I had a wonderful time with Yash and Asha. I was very well looked after and entertained. It was great fun and I learnt so much about Indian people and their way of life. Thank you for opening your home to me and I hope we will always stay in contact and to maybe meet again one day.

See ya
Helen

(Excellent )

26/11/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Helen)

A lucky wind that blew Helen to our door. She was a great guest,well spirited, adventurous, and fun. She never fails to make interesting conversation, and seems to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.It was great to meet her . we spent good time , walking around and telling good stories and exchanging experience. One day our paths… read more

(Excellent )

25/10/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Karla)

Karla !....my first workawayer ! …Her help was invaluable and devoted as much of time as possible to the work.she is a very calm and easy person to get along with and I found to be very enjoyable to gain lots of useful information about various aspects of living. We engaged in activity related to building science models and I would highly… read more

(Excellent )

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