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I recently stayed with Sophia and Saskia for nearly a week and had a wonderful time! They are both very welcoming and open people. They included me in a lot of their life during my stay, including showing me around the city centre, going to a favourite ice cream shop, and introducing me to some of their friends. We also had many great conversations about shared interests, differences in culture between Germany and Canada, and their own travels. Nuremberg is a nice city, big enough to have plenty to see and do, but not so big as to be overwhelming. And Sophia and Saksia’s apartment is in a nice neighbourhood, within walking distance of the city centre. The apartment itself isn’t huge, but it’s cute and comfortable. I had a room to myself, so privacy was always available if I wanted it. For the work, I got the balcony ready for spring and repotted some house plants. The work was mostly completed on my own, but with clear discussion of what needed doing first and always the ability to ask questions if I was uncertain. Work hours were very reasonable. Overall, I highly recommend Sophia and Saskia as hosts and would gladly stay again!

My experience with Samuel was nothing less than amazing. Samuel and his wife Lucy opened me with open arms, making me feel completely welcomed and safe. This was my first workaway experience and Samuel did everything in his power to make me feel comfortable. From before I came, he gave me numbers of volunteers who would be there before me, and on my first day I had an issue withdrawing cash which prevented me from being able to pay my driver from the airport, Samuel then sorted the issue out with my driver which relieved me from so much stress and the following day after arriving assisted me with getting cash and so on. The work him and his family does at the schools are also so amazing. Him, the fellow teachers at the school and the students have such a beautiful energy that cannot be described into words. They all have this thirst for knowledge, which only inspires me and the other volunteers I was with. The children are also so kind and so welcoming. Same with the teachers. I have made some of the best memories with my time in Uganda, Kanoni Town, and would recommend it to anyone else who just wants to slow down their lives, and help others. You just being there, going to class, going to teach helps the community. And I am completely blessed for the experience I have gained on the way. Thank you Samuel, Lucy, all the children and teachers, and to all the volunteers.

Sebastián was a very good host! He was always friendly and tried his best to accommodate my every need. The place itself, while a bit old and dirty from the construction, was nice enough. The job was a lot of physical labor which could get tiring at points, but I feel like Sebastian was always okay with me taking breaks and taking care of myself when needed. I also liked how he was never stressing me about doing something faster, and how I could take my time to do a task well. Overall, I would recommend this workaway if you don't mind getting down and dirty every day :)

Hello! We are so proud a d happy to work with couple simon and Jessica. Very professional and knowledgeable. Love our children very much. Hopefully come back served next big fiesta. Thank you

Staying with Donna was an absolute highlight. From the moment I arrived, she made me feel completely at home, welcoming, warm, and genuinely lovely to be around. I had the pleasure of meeting her friends too, and it was clear just how much she is cherished by the people in her life. We even learned a new board game together, which was such a fun way to spend an evening. The food deserves a special mention. Donna's cooking was exceptional, generous, delicious, and made with real care. There was always more than enough, and I loved trying the amazing products she had brought with her from England. The work itself was varied and rewarding, a mix of home repairs and outdoor tasks, and it felt great to be able to give something back to someone who gives so much to those around her. Donna is the kind of person who quietly makes her community a better place, and being able to help her, even a little, was a joy. Don't miss the thermal baths in town either, absolutely worth a visit. I would return in a heartbeat!

I spent an amazing 2 weeks with Skye and her family. It is a stunning part of the world and a great place to be immersed in nature. There was a nice variety of jobs to help out with and it was nice to think more about eco-friendly living. I enjoyed every moment, from assisting in the houses, helping with stock takes and doing research for the gardens. I would highly recommend especially to people with permaculture experience.

We had a lovely time staying with Kristen and Nick. They treated us with a lot of kindness and respect. Their place is situated right above the ocean, so you can swim or surf to you hearts content. Cambutal is a very quiet and remote community, you're quite cutoff from everything, so it's best you bring some good books to read in the afternoon heat and to embrace slowing down the pace. We had an entire separte house to ourselves, with a basic kitchen and were able to use a spare moto to get around town. We mostly helped them painting the house and were quite independent. Thanks again for having us.

Pati fue una muy buena voluntaria, primero que todo destacar su español que es muy bueno muy (bakano) jaja como dice ella, siempre tuvo buena actitud y buena onda para las tareas que compartimos. Estuvo 1 mes con nosotros y prácticamente se integro en nuestro diario vivir, nos ayudo en la cosecha de papas nativas, en el gallinero nuevo, cercos, mallas, limpieza de ajos, preparacion de pastas de ajo, cosecha de mosqueta, cosecha de manzanas, cortando mallas, haciendo las rondas en los días que nos tocaba mercado, alimentar gallinas, ver los pollitos, desmalezado, podas en invernaderos y si olvido algo es porque estuvo mucho tiempo así que fue una más de la familia. También destacar que tiene muy buena onda con los niños, jugo siempre con mis hijas y les dedicaba tiempo para conectarse con ellas. Nos falto solo un proyecto por terminar en el gallinero pero fue solo porque el clima no nos acompaño, pero hubiese sido muy bueno plasmar el dibujo ya que es muy talentosa con el lapíz. Dibuja su mundo y aventuras en un bloc de notas, tiene mucho talento en ello :) Muchas gracias Pati fuiste buena ayuda, si algún día vuelves a la región pasa a vernos, a saludar y a compartir. Te deseamos lo mejor.

The time we spend here was a dream! We stayed 2 and a half weeks and the first thing that was absolutely amazing about the two of them is their flexibility. Since our original Host cancelled us, we could come to them within one day and going on had such a beautiful time! We made quiet some progress in the garden which was amazing to see but not only the work was cool. The location is great too! We made trips to the see but were also able to go to the city by foot or use the bikes. But naturewise their region is absutely fabulus! We met friends of them and also another workawayer with whom it was a great time. So we can really recommend visiting them and having a beautiful experience at Argeles-sur-Mer!

We spend 2 weeks with Miriam and Sandro and it was a perfect time! The two of them are very loveley and even though we were surprised by their baby (was not mentioned in the profile) we really enjoyed every Minut we had there. They went to markets with us but also let us use their car so we can go alone to some places since their Home is really far away from everything. Ecept from nature which is great around their place. We made lots of Gardenwork but also helped in the Household with cleaning and cooking. Overall it was a great experience and I can defenately reommend it to everyone!

Wow.. it is a pretty one-of-a-kind experience that I think it would benefit those of all walks of life to experience. The base and work is run in the most organised and supportive way I have ever experienced in my years of volunteering, and the culture this creates between the short and long term volunteers, the staff and the locals is quite amazing - you will join alone and leave with a family. The work is tough, the mornings are early, and the joy is immeasurable - it's really hard to fault it. I came for only 5 weeks but when the project end was delayed/extended I knew it was a call for me to come back and I returned for the end as well, celebrating a hard job very well done. Talking about the work seems almost redundant, you'll be doing manual labour on a construction site, you're catered for (incredible food - double Dal Bhat Dal Bhat Dal Bhat Dal Bhat every day), everyone is there to help and wants you to succeed I really just see no reason why anyone reading this review would not have already applied, and if you're accepted, well, I guess I'll just say I'll see you at the next project. Much love to all the team that make this and all the other projects you do happen.

Chiara stayed with us for five days, and in that short time she truly became part of our family. From the moment she arrived, she was warm, kind, and incredibly attentive to everything around her. She went above and beyond to help us in so many ways. One of the most special things she did was create our Instagram page, giving our place a beautiful online presence. She also spent time helping our niece and nephew with their English, which meant a lot to us and to them. Chiara didn’t just stay with us, she contributed. She shared thoughtful ideas on how we can improve our place, and her input has genuinely inspired us. Her energy, creativity, and willingness to help made a real difference. We are truly grateful for everything she has done for us. We wish her nothing but the very best on her future journeys, and she will always be welcome here anytime. Our door is open for her, just like family.

We are very grateful to Marie for the time, care, and experience she brought to our project. She arrived with years of knowledge and a collaborative spirit, working closely with our team to better understand the needs, requests, and cultural context of the local mamas. Her respectful approach and willingness to listen created a strong foundation of trust and meaningful exchange. Even after her stay, Marie has remained actively engaged, continuing to support and monitor the work alongside the mamas. Thanks to this ongoing connection, many of the women are growing in confidence and strengthening their skills, which is creating positive ripple effects within the community. We also appreciate the patience and dedication it took for this experience to finally happen. Although Marie was not able to join at the first time she had planned, we stayed in touch, and we are very happy that it became possible when the timing was right. We are thankful for her genuine interest, respect, and ongoing engagement, and we look forward to continuing this journey together!

Rody is an easy going person with lots of experience and life stories that make up for passionate conversations. He is always eager to help, in particular in terms of research, and connecting people and resources. We had to let him go prematurely, as he was not enough present for the tasks at hand on our farm.

Even though I stayed here for only a week, Neri made me feel like a member of the family. I don’t regret going to Albania in March, because this place was amazing - even though there was a little bit of snow and you couldn’t, for example, swim in the lake (unless you enjoy cold-water swimming) or eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Neri is such a kind-hearted person; we had some deep conversations together. On the other hand, his uncle Dori is the “funny guy” who always makes the whole room laugh. Staying here felt more like petting animals around the house, chatting over good food, or visiting neighbors and Neri’s family members and having coffee with them. I almost didn’t feel like I was working here, even though we of course worked on some projects together as well. If you want to, you can take some time for yourself and do your own things, but if not, you can spend the whole day with Neri - it’s up to you. :) We also went hiking together. I highly recommend this place, and I hope I will come back one day. I don’t think my first Workaway could have gone any better.

We stayed in Rovaniemi for the whole December 2025 and January 2026. During this time, we worked at the hostel and lived in a small house in the backyard. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and also liked our work at the hostel. Together with other volunteers and guests we became a little hostel-family and it was a bit sad, when we left the hostel after two months. But there were also several challenges that future volunteers should be aware of. During December, especially around Christmas and New Year, the workload was very high. There was constantly a lot to do, and we often had to manage everything on our own, as Chris was most of the time not present at the hostel. In contrast, January was much quieter, and the workload was significantly lighter. Chris is a fun person to be around, and with his help, you can experience a lot. He showed us some really cool places, lent us his car for day trips, and we went to concerts and ice hockey games together. However, it’s important to mention that communication and organization can be challenging. Chris tends to be very spontaneous and somewhat chaotic, which can make planning and daily work less structured. Because of this, this place is best suited for independent, flexible, and self-motivated people who are comfortable taking responsibility without much guidance. All in all, we are happy with our stay, and over these two months, Chris became a friend to us. We hope to see each other again someday.

Mael and Selma were exceptional. They were extremely helpful, friendly, chatty, enjoyable to be around and an all-round delight. They are great workers and were keen to get their tasks accomplished with excellence. They helped us with a lot of painting of bedrooms in preparation for upcoming residencies, they helped with gardening and levelling our overgrown and uneven terrace garden. They were wonderful to have conversations with around the dinner table in the evenings. Thank you Mael and Selma!

It was a pleasure to host Romain. He was very helpful, very kind and he engaged in interesting conversation. He helped us to paint some rooms in preparation of upcoming residencies and events, he helped to prepare the garden for planting and helped with organisation around the property. We really value his help and his presence here at our residency. Thank you Romain!

This spring i had the pleasure to volunteer at Hof [v]Erde and it was just what i needed. In short: Very well organized, hard working, skilled team here. Down to earth, friendly people, good accomodation. Process of welcoming volunteers runs smoothly. Recommended for self-starting individuals who want to experience both young and maturing syntropic lines first hand. A good place to stay for a longer period of time. And if you're interested in the long version read on below;) The Hof is located in a small and friendly village. The syntropic system is on a 5 mins bike distance. Amazingly cute and picturesque surroundings. Spring time is a busy time. Lots to do, seeding, weeding, planting. All work was well organized and clearly explained. Workload fair and work time well divided over the week. Volunteer coordinator Elsa very knowledgeable about plants and herbs, can teach you a lot. And always a smile on her face:) A bunch of friendly and sociable local volunteers are reguraly coming to help too. Learned a lot and there's so much more to learn about syntropic! As volunteers we were provided with private trailers. We could hang out in the cozy volunteerkitchen with adjacent space with woodstove. A stock of basic vegan food provided in abundance. Books to read. They took my annoying food allergies into account. Generously provided us with bicycles, warm blankets, hot-water bottles. Georg always available for a friendly chat and has tips for nice places to visit. There's a sweet kitty who likes to be cuddled:) To name a few of the moments i will cherish: Completing the syntropic line, seeding carrots in the market and home garden Playing guitar and singing beside the fire with my lovely fellow volunteer Larissa ^_^ Lauging an eating waffles freshly made by Georg and Morritz with so much love and gusto! Very warmly recommended for people who enjoy ...Working in the gardens and learning about syntropic agroforrestry of course! ...having time to themselves and cooking their own meals ...exploring the Frankonian countryside Wishing the project all the best and very curious to come back and see the maturing of lines we've helped to plant!

Ich war fast genau 4 Wochen bei Stefania zu Gast und die Zeit ist schneller vergangen als gedacht. Die meiste Zeit war ich alleine im Haus und Garten mit Hund Penny und die zwei liebevollen Katzen. Das war meine erste Erfahrung mit Katzen zu wohnen doch alles lief überraschend gut, denn ich habe die beiden ins Herzen geschlossen. Die Aufgaben im Haus und Garten waren leicht und überschaubar, denn wirklich viel gab es nicht zu tun. Stefania ist eine selbstbewusste Frau, die in ihrem Leben gelernt hat, das meiste alleine zu erledigen und zu meistern. Die wenigen gemeinsamen Tagen in ihrem Haus waren harmonisch und ruhig. Ich habe gelernt, dass Pasta keine Nudeln sind. Ich konnte mich sehr gut in Achtsamkeit, Rücksicht, Respekt und Gelassenheit, aber auch in Kommunikation und Fremdsprachen üben. Ich hatte die Gelegenheit mich in englisch auszuüben und auch tiefgründigere Gespräche zu führen. Für den Austausch auf italienisch, war mir Google Übersetzer sehr dienlich, obwohl ich dank meiner rumänischen Wurzeln, vieles verstehen konnte. Auch diese Erfahrung bleibt für mich unvergesslich. Ich bin sehr erfreut und dankbar, die Stefania, ihr Sohn, ihre Bekannte und ihre vierbeinige Lieblinge , aber auch ihr schönes Haus und Garten kennengelernt zu haben und zu genießen und halte es für möglich, dass wir uns irgendwann wiedersehen werden. Herzlichen Dank für alles Stefania.