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I stayed with Julian, Marcela and their beautiful daughter Helena for 2-3 weeks. I first want to thank them both for their hospitality, support and kindness; I learned so much about Colombian culture, my Spanish improved a lot and I truly able to connect with nature and the peace in La Buitrera. Everyday we would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner together, do some work around the house and in their garden, and share conversation and experiences throughout the day. I felt that was a part of their family and could not have been more welcomed. I couldn't recommend staying with them more if you want to connect with nature, improve your Spanish and have an authentic Colombian experience. Me quedé con Julián, Marcela y su preciosa hija Helena durante dos o tres semanas. En primer lugar, quiero darles las gracias a ambos por su hospitalidad, apoyo y amabilidad; aprendí muchísimo sobre la cultura colombiana, mi español mejoró mucho y pude conectar de verdad con la naturaleza y la paz de La Buitrera. Todos los días desayunábamos, almorzábamos y cenábamos juntos, hacíamos algunas tareas en la casa y en el jardín, y compartíamos conversaciones y experiencias a lo largo del día. Me sentí parte de su familia y no podría haber sido mejor recibida. No podría recomendar más alojarse con ellos si quieres conectarte con la naturaleza, mejorar tu español y vivir una auténtica experiencia colombiana.

This is was an amazing way for us to be able to experience and learn from Honduras. The staff at the school and from the organization went above and beyond to welcome us and help us feel comfortable here. I would recommend this volunteer work for anyone who loves connecting with kids, becoming a part of a big family and who loves eating baleadas! Each day we came into the school we were met with hugs, funny conversations, opportunities to create and be leaders and also to support the staff in the school. There is room for people to use their passions to connect with and teach the kids. One thing to note is that you will be living in a small city in Honduras so knowing some Spanish is very helpful as there aren't a lot of tourists here, so not many people know English outside of the school. We are very happy with our time here and would definitely love to return again some day!

Having Saki with us made our days so much easier and felt somewhat brighter with Saki here with us. She was such a delightful young woman to have in our company. The month she was with us seemed to go by so fast. We were so impressed by her dedication and willingness to try anything asked of her. I've never seen a worker in all the years we have hosted, 'running' behind a wheelbarrow or really any task in the garden that needed fetching :) Her black belt skills in Karate were impressive...so was her jump roping abilities in her 'relaxing' time :) Her work ethic was worth noting too. Always punctual, eager to jump in and help with any project with enthusiasm and determination. Her joy and giggles made my days happier, along with, 'thank you' on practically everything - I would always whisper back...'thank you' :) Whoever has the fortune of hosting Saki will be in store for a real treat. She's one in a million! - Thanks again Saki - you will be sorely missed xo

Jo was our first Workawayer and she set the standard really high. Sweet, considerate, funny, sensitive, friendly, creative and open-minded = that was the personality we got to enjoy for nearly a month. Hard-working, attentionate to detail, proactive, versatile, organized, steady and strong = those were the work qualities that didn't go unnoticed. It's been a week that Jo left our home and she's really missed. Good luck in all your future endeavors, you are such a great person and deserve only the best!

Estamos profundamente agradecidos de haber compartido este tiempo con Izar, llegada desde el País Vasco. Es una persona simple, cálida y siempre abierta a lo que cada día proponía. Desde el primer momento se integró como una más de la familia. Compartimos momentos muy valiosos, especialmente alrededor de la mesa, donde el intercambio —como bien decía ella— fue total. Disfrutamos mucho de las conversaciones sobre las diferencias en el lenguaje, las experiencias vividas y, sobre todo, de esas charlas tan genuinas sobre la vida en familia. En cuanto a su colaboración, fue excelente. Participó con compromiso y alegría en todo tipo de tareas: desde la limpieza y organización de espacios, trabajos de jardinería, cuidando a Magnolia con mucha dedicación, aguantando a Mateo con sus chistes, ayudando a Martu en lo que precise, hasta acompañarnos en el restó bar de temporada, donde trabajamos juntas y lo pasamos realmente muy bien. Izar es una voluntaria muy completa, con una actitud siempre positiva y dispuesta, que suma en todos los aspectos. Le deseamos lo mejor en su camino y un hermoso regreso a casa! Te vamos a extrañar! ¡Hasta siempre, Izar!

Lorenza and Paulo were amazing hosts! We highly recommend staying with them and their amazing kids! Couldn't have asked for a better first workaway experience!!

Dina was an amazing volunteer! She did an amazing job with the system and tasks in general. She also has an amazing customer service.

I loved my stay in the hostel so much that I ended up staying 2 months instead of one and I feel like Antigua became another home for me. Everyone starting from the manager Pablo, to my colleagues and kitchen staff and the owners as well were very welcoming and ready to help at any point. Thank you!!

Lucie and her family were truly lovely, I stayed with them for about a month and it was my first experience as a volunteer, I was so nervous, but she radiates so much charisma and such a beautiful energy that makes you feel at home. Near her home you can find the red metro line at "Roztyly", right there there is a forest you can walk through, several bus options, there is a Tesco Express supermarket, and it is a lovely neighborhood where you can go for a walk. We worked in her home, where we traveled through time into the memories of her and her family, we organized things that belonged to past generations of her family and with so much respect she told me about each object that caught my attention, and we also worked in her garden, turning the soil, transplanting horticultural plants, painting, etc. The quality time was also very nice, we went for a walk in the forest, had long conversations after dinner, enjoyed the sun in the garden, hugged Šumik (the white-furred member of the family), played board games, and even went to see one of Lucie’s choir performances. Without a doubt it was a great and beautiful first experience, I am very grateful to them and I invite future volunteers to join this adventure with Lucie and her family. And I really enjoyed speaking Spanish while being far from home. Thank you! With love, Jo 🌱💚🌱

We enjoyed having Olga and Murat stay with us for 6 weeks. They are very dedicated and focused on their purpose for being with us, which is to help out. They follow instructions well and work diligently till the job is done. Murat doesn’t speak much English but he was practicing every day and I noticed an improvement by the time they left. Olga was always there to translate if necessary to ensure our requests were clear. They are respectful, clean and tidy guests. They are both kind and interesting and easy to have around. We wish them well in their travels.

Thaïs and Benjamin stayed with us in February 2026. Thaïs taught one-on-one French lessons to both children and adults, while Benjamin worked on updating our website. They both did a great job, and it was a pleasure having them with us. We would happily recommend them for similar projects!

María Fernanda was so helpful! She helped me make cob to fill the spaces between the walls and window and door frames. She also helped me make round screens for my circular windows. I had to go the States to visit family and she took care of my home and all the animals! She is hardworking and completely trustworthy! She also became a great friend! I’m so grateful we met! Thank you Mafer! ♥️🕉🌿

Rasa and Riya volunteered with us for four weeks in February at our Hospital at your Door community service which provides primary care to 32 villages a week in a rural part of Gujarat. They are both professional medical doctors and very committed in helping rural villages in India. They both observed and exchanged medical knowledge and experiences with our local medical team. This is something our local staff found very helpful. They also help the children in the school with learning and practices English language skill, did a presentation about skin care to the hostel boys which is something very useful for the students who live in the campus. Riya and Rasa actively and very enthusiastically took part in all the festivals and cultural events throughout their entire stay which included mass wedding ceremony, puja. Aarti, celebrations. They made friendship with other co-volunteers staying in the campus and visited Tarapur, Paiej Birds sanctuary, Anand and enjoyed swimming in Praful’s farm. We hope they will come again to see the progress of the hostel boys as well as the medical team. The school and the medical team will miss them and look forward to seeing them again in the future. Thank you both

Venice is very easy going, adaptable, good company. I was very happy to receive him and wish him well.

My experience with Miguel's family was pretty good ! We worked in the mornings and had the afternoons free to do our own thing or help out more if we wanted. I was surprised to see that sometimes we worked less than we thought (as the day in Ingapirca and the day we went to the cacaos plantations, we didn't work really). The meals were delicious and there was plenty of food! Sometime hard to not eat to much. In general, I helped with harvest of potato's and enjoyed cultural time with the carnaval. They integrated me into their traditional customs and I was able to participate fully in the carnival, from the opening ceremony to the family dinners, all while wearing traditional clothing. Miguel was very helpful when I lost my phone. He gladly helped me find it and go to the store to buy a replacement. I didn't feel too foreigner with this family; we only had a little difficulty with the language sometimes with the parents, but nothing major. Thank you, Miguel, for the experience.

Llegué sin saber cuánto tiempo me quedaría, y al final me quedé un mes. Mi estancia fue increíble. Desde el primer día me abrieron las puertas de su casa y de su familia; me trataron como una más. El trato hacia mí fue de diez, me han tratado muy bien desde el principio. La compañía ha sido increíble. Me han enseñado nuevas recetas que me llevo a casa y me dieron mate para probar; me encantó tanto que también me lo llevo conmigo. Me llevo muchas cosas buenas de esta estancia y de vuestra cultura. El entorno es muy bonito y tranquilo. Me dejaron una bicicleta para poder moverme, y en mis días libres me llevaban a conocer el pueblo; salíamos en familia a comer... Para mí han sido como una familia durante esta estancia. Muchas gracias, Bárbara, por recibirme tan bien desde el principio y por ayudarme a conocer a Martina, Magnolia, Mateo y Emma, y por supuesto a los perros Octavio y Chloe. Muchas gracias por todo. ¡Hasta pronto!

Andre is an amazing person to have on the team. He works hard and takes responsibility for every task given to him, always making sure things are done properly. He has a great attitude, is very friendly, and easily makes others feel comfortable around him. He’s also always willing to help, which creates a really positive atmosphere. We truly appreciated having him here and would highly recommend him to any future opportunity.

What a nice meeting ! We were very happy and we woul'd say very lucky to have Margaret and Kenneth with us during those 3 weeks ! They are not only interesting, friendly and funny, but also very efficient and highly skilled. And more, they are incredibly hard workers ! They would have worked all day if we hadn't told them to stop ! We could say we consider them now as new friends and we hope to see them again.

We were very happy with Antonin and Lydia. They helped us out with many jobs and were always friendly and helpfull. We had a great time together. I would especially recommend them for jobs related to social media. They are excellent.

Hannah was a great volunteer. Very helpfull and friendly and not afraid to accept any jobs at the farm. Thank you so much Hannah.